BONUS: Breaking Down PA Salaries | What You Need to Know About Top Paying Specialties

07/05/2024 23 min Temporada 1
 BONUS: Breaking Down PA Salaries | What You Need to Know About Top Paying Specialties

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Send us a textIn this episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast, hosts Leigha Barbieri and guest Heather Struhl, both physician assistants, delve into the top ten highest paying specialties for PAs. They kick off with a discussion on the painful experience of IUD insertion, advocating for better pain management guidelines. The episode transitions into a detailed breakdown of PA salaries across various specialties, starting from orthopedic surgery at $128,000 to cardiovascular cardiothoracic surgery at $152,500. They share insights on the demands and rewards of each specialty, emphasizing the importance of bonuses and the impact of geographical location on compensation. The hosts also touch on their personal experiences and the realities of working in different medical fields, providing a comprehensive overview for anyone considering a career as a physician assistant.Timestamps:00:01:15 - Pop Medicine Moment of the Week: IUD Insertion Experiences00:04:00 - Introduction to Top Ten Highest Paying PA Specialties00:05:16 - #10: Orthopedic Surgery00:06:01 - #9: Urgent Care00:07:56 - #8: Neurosurgery00:09:10 - #7: Psychiatry00:10:40 - #6: Surgical Subspecialties/Other00:11:02 - #5: Critical Care00:14:09 - #4: Occupational Medicine00:16:01 - #3: Emergency Medicine00:18:46 - #2: Dermatology00:20:07 - #1: Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery00:22:05 - Closing Remarks and Future EpisodesContact Information- Host: Leigha Barbieri, available on social media @helloimthepa- Guest: Heather Struhl, available on social media @HeatherTheInjector_NYCSource: https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2023/06/top-10-highest-paying-specialties-in-the-pa-profession-in-2022/Are you struggling with burnout, and not sure what to do about it? Get my FREE SABBATICAL STARTER GUIDE here. Thank you so much for listening! Let me know what you think and leave a review on whichever listening platform you’re enjoying on. In that review, write your instagram handle so I can shout you out on the next episode. And if you’re interested in being on the podcast, head over to my TikTok or Instagram account @helloimthepa and send me a message! I’m always happy to hear from you. This is the So You Want To Work In Healthcare podcast, with new episodes every week. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest releases. Website: OffDutyOnPurpose.com Watch full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soyouwanttoworkinhealthcare/featured Instagram & TikTok: @soyouwanttoworkinhealthcare Leigha’s Socials: @helloimthepa *Not Medical Advice. Our views do not reflect the views of our employers.*

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