RandomD Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I was just accepted to a PA program and I am looking down the road at paying down my loan debt. After PA school, I will have around 200K in student loans (undergrad, PhD, and PA school combined). I intend to apply to loan repayment programs, but there is no guarantee that I will get into one. Therefore, I am wondering about the reality of possibly picking up a extra part-time (15-20 hrs/wk) job in a second practice to help pay down my debt. Has anyone had any experience with taking on multiple jobs, especially as a new grad? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 A PA I worked with helped a hospitalist practice with dictation for extra money. If you work with an ER group, you might be able to schedule extra shifts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I worked two part time jobs my first 3-4 years out and then added a locums position. It was a great experience and I learned fast! Plus I had 3 kids in high school who were all soon to graduate and the extra money help pay their tuition. I did not regret it at all but was a bit of a work-a holic for the first 6 years out of school. Now, kids out of college, two married, empty nester and I work at one practice. Love my weekends off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted August 25, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 25, 2013 urgent care jobs are usually easy to find. you can get as many hrs as you want at 45-65/hr in most locations. I typically have at least 3 jobs, more for variety than extra income though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomD Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Great! I appreciate the input. It sounds like there are several possibilities. Thanks, everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupojava Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 My 2 cents- just recheck the non-compete clause in your contract(s). If you work rural and the contract stipulates you can't work in the whole city of Jonestown or within 50 miles(or something ridiculous), you may want to get it changed before accepting a locums gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomD Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thanks, cupojava. I think I will probably split my time between basic research and getting as many hours as I can in urgent care. As long as I do 20 hr/week of research at a non-profit institution I can get loan repayment from NIH, which shouldn't be too difficult. Good point about the non-compete clause. I will keep that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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