Posts Tagged "Physician Assistant"

The Doctor Is In?

By Russell Singleton, PA - March 11, 2020

In the present day, Doctors of Nursing Practice and Doctors of Medical Science are suggesting that there may be a better way to train high-level healthcare providers, or at least an alternative one. Maybe one day, those with a DNP or DMS will be considered full-fledged physicians by all--it only took DOs about 80 years.

Get Paid For The Work You Do: Why RVUs Are A Great Way To Go

By Russell Singleton, PA - January 29, 2020

While there are many ways to add value to a practice, healthcare provider value, and thus their compensation, is often tied to billing and collections. How is this relationship determined? Put simply, some receive a percentage of revenues and some are paid by RVUs, but which system makes the most sense? This article will discuss two main ways that clinician production is compensated.

Get Paid For The Work You Do: Why RVUs Are A Great Way To Go

Top 10 Healthcare Jobs - That Don’t Require a Doctorate Degree

By Anne Carrie - December 26, 2019

Healthcare is hiring, and you do not necessarily need an MD or Ph.D. to find a challenging career with competitive pay. There are many positions that require less education but still offer a substantial annual wage with job growth. The following is a list of 10 top healthcare jobs predicted to see high rates of job growth over the next ten years...

Top 10 Healthcare Jobs - That Don’t Require a Doctorate Degree

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants – The Hot Jobs of Healthcare

By Jennifer Alexander, SHRM-CP - November 6, 2019

Health Care will always be a field with guaranteed growth and job opportunities. As the physician shortage continues, the number of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in medical offices and hospital settings will continue to rise. These roles offer a great starting salary and a fraction of the cost of education and liability that comes with being a physician...

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants – The Hot Jobs of Healthcare

Want to Hire a PA? This is What You Need to Know

By Russell Singleton, PA - September 11, 2019

Whether you are a physician or an administrator, you can help develop a positive perception of your new hire both in the office and among your patients. Present the opportunity to see the PA as a positive one. Be ready to explain and promote team-based practice. Know the plan for care coordination and trust in the PA’s thorough education and training to speak for itself.

Want to Hire a PA? This is What You Need to Know

Working with Recruiters as an Advanced Practice Clinician

By Russell Singleton, PA - April 25, 2019

Working with a recruiter can either be an obstacle or an asset. Not only are there different types of recruiters, but their experience and methods run the gamut. This article will help to educate the clinician reader about the basics of healthcare job recruiting and the role good recruiters can play in a job search. A good match between provider and recruiter can lead to a more productive and profitable relationship for both.

Working with Recruiters as an Advanced Practice Clinician

So You Want to Switch Specialties? Here’s What You Should Know

By Russell Singleton, PA - November 27, 2018

Regardless of their initial choice, many PAs, and NPs, to the extent of their training, choose to take advantage of the lateral mobility offered them and work in a different area of medicine. Those who have experience in primary care have the benefit of exposure to many types of medicine and a solid foundation to build upon. Transitioning from a specialty to general medicine, on the other hand, is a bit more difficult but can be done.