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Work-Life Balance as a Physician Assistant: Is it Possible?
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - February 23, 2022
Provider health is integral to patient health, so it is important that physician assistants maintain a healthy work/life balance. While everyone has their own way of finding balance, here are a few time-tested methods for managing your life and workload.
The NHSC: A Good Option for Loan Repayment?
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - March 23, 2022
The main goal of NHSC is to connect qualified physicians and primary care providers with patients in underserved regions. To incentivize this they offer both scholarships and loan repayment programs for qualifying healthcare providers. If you qualify, the NHSC may be a great option for paying off your debts.
Best Cities to Work as a Physician Assistant
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - May 4, 2022
When settling on a city for your career as a physician assistant, there are many important considerations to factor in; salary, work-life balance, nearby amenities and entertainment, cost of living, and the overall general location. That considered, here are some of the best cities in America to work as a PA.
Physician Assistant vs. Nurse Practitioner: Explaining the Difference to Patients
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - June 1, 2022
Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are two divergent career paths often mistaken for one another due to their similarities. In reality, they are more similar than different, which makes it even more difficult to understand the distinction between NP's and PA's. So this begs the question; what IS the difference?
Top Five Reasons to Consider a Career in Healthcare
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - July 7, 2022
Though a career in healthcare is hardly ever as glamorous as portrayed on television, it can be just as exciting, satisfying, and humbling. Healthcare is a wonderful field to work in for a multitude of reasons, but among them all, here are the top 5.
How to Make a Job Posting Stand Out - A Provider's Perspective
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - August 24, 2022
Times are tough for hiring, with more jobs than employees to fill them. This competitive market means it's important for your job posting to stand out if you want applicants. In this article practicing PA Jacob Bolinger shares some of the job details that providers are most interested in and which are often missing from job posts.
Achieving Work/Life Synergy in Healthcare
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - September 15, 2022
Work and time away from work are all really just a part of life. Making the distinction between a work/life balance can be troublesome in that regard, but physician assistant Jacob Bollinger instead suggests we try reframing it as work/life synergy and find ways to make our work lives and home lives support one another.
New Job Checklist for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - September 29, 2022
So, you've graduated from your Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program, passed your certification exam, and accepted your job. Now, how can you be the best possible NP/PA for your hospital or practice? Physician Assistant Jacob Bollinger offers this 10-step checklist for getting a good start on your first job.
5 Things to Consider When Changing Jobs as a Medical Provider
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - June 8, 2023
Leaving your old position as a medical provider and starting a new one can be a daunting process. Here are 5 of the biggest things to keep in mind when starting your new healthcare career.
What Countries Can You Practice in as a Physician Assistant?
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - July 19, 2023
Officially formed in 1965, the profession of physician assistant can be found in all 50 U.S. states. But you might be asking, what other countries can physician assistants practice in? Well, several actually.