An interview conducted by Ayesha Ghaffar and her ED Attending in regards to the Emergency Department and the roles of a PA within that department; PA: Hi doctor. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to meet me for an interview. Can you please tell us a little about yourself.…
The path to becoming a PA includes: 1. Earning a college degree with a major or coursework in science-related subjects such as biology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry. 2. Working in a health care setting that demonstrates interest in patient care. 3. Applying to a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for…
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team returned home to a ticker-tape parade in July in New York after winning back-to-back World Cup championships. As much as the praise and accolades and TV ratings (some 1 billion people tuned in to the Women’s World Cup this year) meant to sport in the United States, the team…
Here at Lyle Health we receive thousands of calls from recent graduate Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner students. A very common question is, based on when I graduate, how early should I start looking for a job? Is it ever too early to start looking? In short, the answer is yes! We recommend recent graduates…
Which Offer Do I Take? You took and passed your PANCE (or similar certification exam), you interviewed with multiple employers and now you have three job offers. That’s fantastic, job well done! Now the difficult part is to decide which offer to take. When advising candidates on which offer to take, we focus on EIGHT…
The role of mid-level practitioner is one of the fastest growing and most important in American Medicine today. In particular, more and more physicians, medical practices, and medical care systems are looking to physician assistants (PAs) to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and reach of patient care. Furthermore, the projected shortage of physicians, particularly in the…
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…
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…
ANALYZE —Clearly define and understand the employers position. —Build a consensus among the team as to the key competencies required. —Discuss the responsibilities, experience preferences, specialty and location. —Develop an in-depth target profile of the ideal candidate — mandatory skills and preferred attributes. —Conduct targeted research on the employer and its competitors. IDENTIFY —We…