▶ A Georgia plastic surgeon who filmed herself singing and dancing while patients were exposed on the operating table is now facing several lawsuits. ▶ New hospital for treatment of eating disorders opens in Atlanta. ▶ Stars & Stripes reports that the Durham (N.C.) VA Medical Center spent more than $1.3 million on medical supplies…
Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, Orthopedic Surgery The primary function of the Physician Assistant is to provide comprehensive medical care for the Orthopedic patient under the direct supervision of the attending physician. Clinical responsibilities will include: evaluating patients, entering patient care orders, performing procedures, providing education, collaboration wtihin the multidisciplinary team, preparing patients 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.
For the vast majority of healthcare employers, résumés are prescreened and selected by robots. Robots have been programmed to forward only the most qualified candidates to a decision maker. The résumé– reading robot is actually a program known as Applicant Tracking Software (ATS). How to get past it: 1. Target résumé to the specific position.…
The MeToo movement has focused a lot of attention to the serious problems women face with sexual harassment and assault. But, many men and women also face daily bullying at their places of employment. Here are some tips to help you deal with a doctor who is demonstrating bully behavior: 1. Take control and report…
Here are some points to ponder if you’re not sure if and when you should tell your potential employer about a health issue during a job interview. 1. Will your health impact your ability to perform the job? If your diagnosis will prevent you from performing your nursing duties in a safe manner, or potentially…
June is Men’s Health Month, an observance used across the country to raise awareness about health care for men and focus on encouraging boys, men and their families to practice and implement healthy living decisions, such as exercising and eating healthy. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, excluding skin cancer. The American…
You made it! Your hard work has paid off. Now that you’re not a student anymore and are entering the workforce, you’re more on your own than you realize. Here’s some advice from a physician assistant who has been in the workforce for a year. Introduce yourself to everyone. Don’t wait to be introduced. And…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows average salary for physician assistants to be $97,280. Other salary reports show the average salary to be well over $100,000. According to the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the average annual compensation for physician assistants is $84,326 in primary care, $97,207 for surgical specialties. A job package often…
Growing New Haven, CT based Internal Medicine practice has an immediate need for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. The position is a Monday to Friday position with an occasional half day on Saturday. PA/NP will work alongside an established team of Advanced Practitioners and Physicians assessing the physical and psychosocial status of patients, conducting…