All Posts by Jacob Bollinger, PA
Which Specialty is Right for You as a Physician Assistant
With a multitude of options available, choosing a specialty can be a difficult decision for physician assistants. Here we’ll break down some of the most common specialties and why they may or may not be the right choice for you.
Read more7 Tips for PA Students on Their First Job Search
Starting your career as a Physician Assistant can be a challenging process, but PA Jacob Bollinger offers insight on how current students and recent graduates can land their first advanced practitioner job after board exams.
Read moreWhat Countries Can You Practice in as a Physician Assistant?
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.
Read more5 Things to Consider When Changing Jobs as a Medical Provider
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.
Read moreNew Job Checklist for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
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.
Read moreAchieving Work/Life Synergy in Healthcare
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.
Read moreHow to Make a Job Posting Stand Out – A Provider’s Perspective
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.
Read moreTop Five Reasons to Consider a Career in Healthcare
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.
Read morePhysician Assistant vs. Nurse Practitioner: Explaining the Difference to Patients
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?
Read moreBest Cities to Work as a Physician Assistant
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.
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