Good afternoon! I’m currently a PA student in Georgia that’s about to graduate in 6 months. For as long as I can remember I’ve always wanted to live in Oregon so I need advice/leads on jobs for new grads in the state.
I have a vascular surgery rotation in Portland from February to March so hopefully I can also network during that time period.
Any advice is appreciated!

I’ve struggled with a few mental health conditions all my life. Sometimes I feel almost out of place or have imposter syndrome thinking I shouldn’t be a provider bc I’m struggling with these issues if that makes sense. I’m not too dysfunctional to not do my job or provide best patient care and I don’t know if it’s the lack of transparency of mental health conditions beyond depression and anxiety between providers or “influencer” PAs/healthcare professionals that makes me feel out of place. It almost makes me feel alone to not know if there’s someone that struggles with my specific condition and the symptoms of it.

I know a lot of people struggle with depression and anxiety and I know this career has a high burnout rate, but I’m referencing other mental health conditions like OCD, BPD, bipolar schizophrenia etc. I’m being vague because I struggle to announce my condition bc of fear of being judged which might be the issue.

Have you ever told a drug rep to basically get lost? We have one that keeps showing up unannounced. There is absolutely nothing to talk about. They offer us very few perks. Today I immediately told them to stop doing this because we hate it and I don't think they want to leave a bad taste in our mouth. There was no fake friendly conversation this time. How do they not realize how annoying they are??? What a terrible job.

Could some current PAs share how their experience as a new grad was and whether they felt prepared? If anyone has experience switching specialties, how has that experience been? Is it really possible? Finally, are there any PAs who have gone beyond clinical work? How can you build on the career?

Hello! New grad here. What is the new grad rate for EM in wisconsin? Mostly Appleton and Green Bay area? Would $75-$80 per hour be reasonable? If you're willing to share, what is your rate, hours, bonus, benefits, etc?

Currently 1 year of ER experience as a PA. Looking for options and got this offer:

Orthopedic Sports Medicine (I have no orthopedic experience other than the stuff I see in the ER)

Location: FL

2 OR days, rest of 3 days in clinic. 8a-4pm or 7a-3pm clinic schedule

120k base with 8 paid holidays. 3 weeks PTO front-loaded. No weekends. No call.

Quarterly bonus: once I bring in revenue equal to 2x my salary ($60k/quarter), I get 10% of everything above that

401k: 100% match on the first 4%, 50% on the next 2% (5% max)

Malpractice is claims-made, and I’d have to buy my own tail. No noncompete (i plan to keep my ER job as PRN)

I have applied to SO MANY jobs. I passed the PANCE in April. I am Tennessee licensed. Looking in the East TN area. Applying within cities, suburban and rural areas. Honestly have only heard back from one posting and offered an interview, however they hired someone else with experience prior to the interview date.

I am genuinely wondering if I am doing something wrong. I have sent emails to recruiters at my local hospital system and been ghosted. Applied for hospital med, acute care, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, etc on practice link, LinkedIn, Marit and others, and haven't heard back from a single application on any of those. I am wondering if something is wrong with my CV, or if this is an average experience haha any thoughts? Should I call recruiters I have already emailed but had no response from? Walk in local practices and drop off my CV? I am genuinely willing to do anything and very open to any suggestions!

I'm pursuing a Physician Assistant position performing Medical Disability Exams on Veterans through Valor Healthcare in New York State. I had an initial convo with the recruiter and I'm told I do not need a Supervising/Collaborating Physician as the position is only administrative with examinations and thus not requiring diagnoses, treatments, prescriptions, etc. I've searched thoroughly and I cannot verify if this is correct or not permitted within New York State. I've also contacted NYS licensing board but I'm waiting for a reply. Is this an exception to the typical Supervisory rules? My instinct tells me the recruiter is full of shit.

For more context, and to head off some possible critiques, this is a per diem 1099 gig, which is exactly what I want for taxes, etc. I'm a very experienced Critical Care and Cardiology PA and working locum 1099s typically do not work for me as these require way more shifts than I'm willing to work (currently job is M-F, lots of PTO, 6 major holidays, bottom line not leaving).

Appreciate everyones insight!

I have a question for anyone that has/does work with residents in a procedural specialty. I was wondering what the legality/ethics of “timing out” and/or supervising a resident for a low risk procedure would be (para for example).

I’m at an academic center where I am now the sole PA in the group and we have some residents/fellows within our service more or less full time and then some off service residents that join as well. Most of these residents know how to do these procedures already, and in the past I have been asked to time them out on something like this (a previous PA would sometimes do this and I have done it as well). Of course if it’s something I am not comfortable with then I’d say no, but if it’s something I know I am competent in, is this still inappropriate and should I kindly redirect them to an attending or is it ok? Just trying to understand how this works in this type of setting, especially since I am still a pretty new PA. Thanks!

I’m a PA with about 15 months experience as an ED PA now. Almost exclusively working the “urgent care” area of the ED. I’m planning to finish my 2 year commitment and then move on to another specialty with a better schedule. I don’t have one specific “passion” that I feel drawn towards. I do have some interest in women’s health. I’m nervous about starting over when I don’t feel well trained in one particular field.

I’m looking for advice from those of you who moved on and specialized early in your career. Was it harder or easier than you anticipated? Extra interested in folks in similar situations or those coming from urgent care. Ideally I’d like to stay PRN in the ED but I don’t think my group will allow it as so many people are trying to do the same.