Big Manitou Falls. Hike the trails of Pattison State Park near Superior, Wisconsin, to watch Big Manitou Falls pour into the Black River. At a little over 50 meters, Big Manitou Falls is the highest waterfall in the state. Its twin waterfall, the 9.5-meter Little Manitou Falls, is also located within the park.
What Physician Assistants Do[About this section] [To Top] Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients.
Physician Assistant. A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.