There’s a common misconception in the healthcare sector that the demand for primary care physicians spikes in intermittent phases, outshining all other medical care professions. While this may have been true for decades, recent changes in the healthcare bill have triggered a shortage of national doctors and by extension, carved a path for physician assistants.
As of late, the exclusion of physician supervision from CRNA practice has been a topic of intense medical debate in professional circles and patient safety. The debate stems from a piercing cry by medical communities to opt out of CRNA supervision – a petition that bore fruit under the Clinton administration when the law allowed […]
Do you come home late from your job at the local hospital, greeting your family or pet with a yawn before heading straight to bed? Would you say your average work-day can be described as stressful, demanding and emotionally taxing?
A career in healthcare certainly isn’t for everyone. Besides the impossible college fees or financial dues, competition is cut-throat, professors are hawk-eyed, and any semblance of social life becomes virtually non-existent.
If you’re considering negotiating a raise with your employer, you’re at the right place. Negotiating a salary increase can make a nerve wrecking experience for physicians. It can make them uncomfortable and apprehensive. In addition, healthcare organizations have limited budgets, which can make the issue even more challenging.
Locum tenens refers to a temporary physician positions. When a healthcare facility faces staffing shortages, employers hire locum physicians on a short-term basis. The basic objective is to fill in the regular physician’s position for few days or months and maintain optimal patient care.
Your resume is hands down the most important document in your professional life. That’s why it should consist of the right elements to make it stand out and grab a potential healthcare recruiter’s attention. However, it is easy to make critical mistakes that might not make the desired impact on them. How do you avoid […]
Anesthesiology is an advanced medical specialty provided by highly qualified, skilled medical professionals. Anesthesiologists play a critical role in surgical operations since they administer and monitor anesthesia – local or general – to a patient. It’s their responsibility to ensure that a surgical procedure goes according to plan. In the case of general anesthesia, an […]
Interested in an enriching medical career? A physician’s assistant might be the right choice for you. A physician assistant is a healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a trained doctor. As a physician assistant, you can examine and diagnose patients, conduct and interpret tests, offer medical treatments – among other responsibilities. Simply […]
When it comes to becoming a physician assistant, the interview is the most challenging aspect of the entire process. It’s a nerve wrecking experience, even for the most qualified medical professionals. The interview is that stage of hiring where a candidate can make a lasting impression on his or her prospective employer. As a physician […]