People pursuing a career as a physician assistant know that their careers are rewarding both emotionally and financially. According to Salary.com, the average physician assistant salary in the United States is $103,344 in 2018, but the range typically falls between $95,125 and $113,936. With that salary often comes a substantial amount of debt. PAs can…
A year ago, Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the Caribbean Islands. In Puerto Rico, Maria killed almost 3,000 people and knocked out electricity for almost a year in parts of the island. Elizabeth Conde Alvarez, a nurse practitioner at University of Virginia Medical Center, decided to act. A native Puerto Rican, she organized a team…
Before you interview face-to-face with the physician, most likely you will have to spend some time on the phone with either a HR Manager, or perhaps the Practice Manager. Here’s what it takes to win them over. Understand who they are, size of practice, number of physicians, how many physician assistants or nurse practitioners are…
▶ The Boston Public Health Commission is warning the public of a potential measles exposure at Logan Airport. ▶ A Senate committee approves bill allowing pharmacists to tell patients that a drug is cheaper if they use cash instead of insurance. ▶ U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, M.D., said combating the opioid epidemic is the…
With the average anticipated debt load from PA school at $75,000-$124,000, it is important that you realistic plan for how you are going to pay for your education. Funding sources vary and federal loan programs will probably form the foundation of your assistance package. Many states also offer financial aid funding. Here are some of…
Have you ever considered becoming a physician assistant or nurse practitioner AND serving your country at the same time? In the Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), you can receive 100% tuition assistance while completing an eligible physician assistant education program, plus a monthly stipend in excess of $2,200 to help cover living expenses for…
The American Academy of PAs recently released a comprehensive report providing a detailed snaphot of PA compensation and benefits information in the U.S. Figures are for 2016. The profession has doubled in size every decade since 1980 with no end in sight.
Stinging sea lice have been reported in the water along the beaches of northwest Florida. FDA approves first drug derived from marijuana. The drug, used to treat two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, contains cannabidiol, a component of marijuana. According to the Cherokee Phoenix, a nurse working at W.W. Hastings Hospital committed a very…
INTERNAL MEDICINE / LODI, CALIFORNIA Provider type Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Description Growing internal medicine practice has an immediate need for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their group. This is a Monday to Friday, no weekend position and providers would be focusing on managing patient lifestyles; weight management, diabetes and hypertension. Providers…
Sourcing, screening and hiring Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners can be a very difficult task. PA and NP Providers are typically an integral part of any organizations ability to effectively meet patient demands and provide top-level healthcare services. At Lyle Health, we solely recruit and place Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. That is all we…