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…
Nurse Practitioner jobs (which includes general) are expected to experience a 34 percent growth through 2022. Add to that the option to work independently, and the outlook for this specialty is robust. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is the minimum degree requirement for becoming a nurse practitioner, followed by earning Nurse Practitioner licensure…
In its 2018 ranking of best health care jobs, U.S. News and World Report ranked physician assistant second in best health care jobs and third in best jobs overall. But where’s the best place to live. Palife.com has compiled a list. These cities were ranked by the following factors:Job availability, Average annual salary, Median home…
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.