PA Recruiting Firm Helps Joint Group Achieve Practice-Changing Results The Practice Doubled Surgical Patient Volume over Seven Years Executive Summary An orthopedic joint surgery practice more than doubled its yearly patient volume by partnering with a recruiting firm to hire two physician assistants over seven years. During that time, the practice saw impressive results, including: Increased PA presence in the clinic from two-and-a-half days per week to five days per week. Patient wait times and time to be seen decreased to within a week. Surgical volume increased from 600 patients per year ..read more

Here’s How You Can Join Their Ranks The nurse practitioner (NP) plays a vital role in our healthcare system. In many ways, these healthcare professionals occupy the same space as physician assistants (PAs). While the scope of practice laws differ from state to state, most NPs diagnose illnesses, administer medical tests, and design treatment plans just like PAs do. In many cases, they also work under physician oversight. However, NPs and PAs are different in a few crucial ways. For instance, PAs study biology and pathology, while NP training focuses on patient care. NP programs also require th ..read more

Every year, the American population grows a little older. Some 10,000 people turn 65 each day in the United States, and by 2030, every Baby Boomer will be of retirement age. By 2050, more than 20% of the American population will be 65 or older. As these people age, their healthcare needs will increase dramatically, and experts predict there won’t be enough trained physicians to care for them all. In fact, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) projects a shortfall of up to 139,000 physicians by 2033. This deficit could diminish the quality of care and decrease access for vulnerab ..read more

The job search process for physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) can be difficult and stressful. A firm job offer often comes as a tremendous relief after spending so much time researching opportunities, preparing application materials, and participating in multiple rounds of interviews. In those circumstances, it would be easy just to accept the first offer you receive. However, if you don’t negotiate, you could be leaving money on the table. Consider the following statistics: According to Glassdoor, 59% of workers did not negotiate their current salary. 52% of men accept ..read more

The journey to becoming a practicing physician assistant (PA) is long and arduous. First, a candidate must excel in their undergraduate education while taking a heavy load of science-based classes. After graduation, a candidate then moves on to a challenging PA program for two years of classroom and clinical work. Once graduate school is over, there’s one final step every aspiring PA must take before beginning their career: the physician assistant national certifying exam (PANCE). Pearson VUE administers the PANCE exam at testing centers throughout the country. Candidates need to register for ..read more

With record-high unemployment, competition for open positions is as fierce as ever. In this environment, job seekers must hone every aspect of their application process. Perfecting your resume is step number one. When that gets noticed, and you move on to a formal interview, you’re one step closer to landing your dream job.  To put your best foot forward, you need to do your research and prepare for the interview in advance. This extra step will help you impress your potential new employers and stand out against the competition. With that in mind, here are five tips you can use to ace you ..read more

Before the COVID-19 pandemic caused us all to rethink the day-to-day activities we once took for granted, telemedicine was in its infancy. Providers were certainly interested in using vastly improved digital tools to treat their patients more efficiently. However, several complicated factors prevented widespread adoption of the service. That all changed as COVID-19 began spreading within the U.S.  To accommodate physical distancing guidelines and expand provider capacity, the U.S. government made several critical regulatory changes and helped boost telehealth delivery. Today, providers ar ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us rethinking the face-to-face interactions we once took for granted. Everything from grocery shopping to banking to dining now carries additional, unseen risk. As a result, people are looking for virtual solutions they can use to accomplish everyday tasks and minimize their risk of infection. The healthcare industry is moving fast to adopt these virtual tools. Since the pandemic broke, clinics around the country have limited in-person appointments for primary care to limit the spread of the virus. To fill the gap, providers are turning to telephone appointmen ..read more

Writing a well-crafted resume is a critical step in the job search process. A good resume should provide an employer with a summary of your professional experience and hopefully prompt them to schedule an interview. There are plenty of resources available for job searchers who want to perfect their resume. However, healthcare workers should take a few additional steps to ensure their application materials stand out. 1. Review Resume Examples for Your Profession  While healthcare workers all care for people, each position has its own set of requirements and responsibilities. As such, appli ..read more

Conducting a successful job search takes patience, diligence, and a whole lot of resilience. Despite what you may hear about LinkedIn, face-to-face networking, and personal branding, a well-written resume remains your best chance of securing an in-person interview. Of course, other applicants know this as well. With the proliferation of resume writing services and online templates, the job search is more competitive than ever. So how does an applicant create a stellar resume that stands out in the crowd and helps them land the job of their dreams? These five tips will help.  1. Optimize Y ..read more