Border Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Have been trying to get in to the VA for about 10 years finally gave up about 6 months ago-but heard of the state job posting section Well low and behold a job in the local prison came up long story short - got it 1/2 time full bennies making well over 100k/yr I have worked long and hard to get ahead and have struggled to find my way but after 14 years out and feeling content with my knowledge I have now landed the job I am am going to retire from I bring this up here to answer the question that was asked a little bit ago - about where those PAs go that "make it" and to ALL PAs to never sell yourself short! We have an amazing position in this health care system (although the system is broken) but we can be part of the solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMD16 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Sweet deal! 1/2 time @ 100K w/ full bennies. Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick87 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Oh man. That's awesome! Part-time at 100k. Maybe I'll check out the prison system when my military commitment is over. Thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatswain2PA Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 So what does your "half time" schedule look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Border Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 So what does your "half time" schedule look like? 15-25 hours of clinic per week then call 24x7x365 but light calls - 1-2 per night The call requirement is sig, and I feel the pay is reasonable with this considered This is not the typical gig - prisons are weird and although the medicine is mostly the same the delivery is pretty different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted November 16, 2014 Moderator Share Posted November 16, 2014 I have a friend who does this. when on call he says 1 of 2 things: 1. sounds serious, he needs to go to the er right now. 2. doesn't sound serious, I will be there in the morning. what do you do about vacation coverage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbrothers98 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 The long term goal is more money, less hours. My pals with the usual full time USA gig with holidays off and 3-4 wks of vacation a year would gladly take my 10 shifts a month for full time $$. GB PA-C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatswain2PA Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Good for you Border. I hope it works out for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoRyou Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Good for you Border. I hope it works out for you! Me too I wish you the best Border ... Keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverinePA Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Congrats, that sounds like a pretty sweet gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrsmurf Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Prison medicine isn't my dream job, but that sounds like my dream schedule/pay. I would totally shank somebody for that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebecker Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Prison medicine isn't my dream job, but that sounds like my dream schedule/pay. I would totally shank somebody for that position. I may have a problem because this made me laugh out loud, literally. Does sound like a sweet gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted November 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted November 18, 2014 Prison medicine isn't my dream job, but that sounds like my dream schedule/pay. I would totally shank somebody for that position. step 1: shank the O.P. in the prison parking lot. step 2: apply for their job the next day :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon, PA-C Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Short of opening up a chain of clinics, prison medicine is BY FAR the most lucrative money-wise. I know PAs who make over 200k working 20 hours a week, and doctors making over 500k per year on the same schedule. The highest paid public positions in California are all prison doctors. One guy gets over a million dollars a year with overtime. Of course you have to deal with lying manipulative people every day, so there's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco714 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Of course you have to deal with lying manipulative people every day, so there's that. Doesn't sound too different than my current status quo.. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggySRNA Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Lol ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdEM Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Are these state prison jobs? I rotated at a federal medical center prison and those PAs made 80-100k with great benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoRyou Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Doesn't sound too different than my current status quo.. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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