PAProdigy Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'm a new grad who graduated within the last month so this will be my first job. Offer is for a pulmonary practice owned by the major academic hospital in the area. The group is pretty large with about 15 docs and 6 PAs. Position will involve staffing the medical ICU, post-op neurosurg ICU, and the their LTAC unit. The docs seem very willing to train as I am a new grad, they basically stated that it will be similar to a fellowship position. They have an extensive orientation schedule planned out where i will actually rotate with other services they frequently consult such as nephrology and cards so that I can get an idea of how the consultants work in the ICU. It all sounds pretty good to me. I have had other offers but Critical Care is what I have wanted to do for a long time. So is the actual offer sound for a new grad? Position is day shift 7am-5pm. 4 10hr days a wk One weekend a month no call, no nights Position located in PA, in a pretty PA saturated area Base salary: $78,000 Full health insurance with no premiums Vision and dental options with very low premiums 3 weeks paid vacation 48 hours paid holiday time (so i guess this is like extra vacation?) 1 weeks time for CME not taken out of vacation time I also accrue 1 sick day a month that is not taken out of any other vacation time CME Allowance of $2000 ( up to $1000 dollars will roll over each year if not used, I may also use up to $1500 a year out of my CME for purchasing electronic equipment/computer/journal subscriptions) Paid membership for one professional organization (not taken out of CME) All licensing and certification fees paid, they will even reimburse me for the money i spent on the pance and state license Full Malpractice/Tail covered Any thoughts would be really appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdavis Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Are you kidding me? 78k and a great package to get trained and learn how to take care of critically I'll patient's? Where do I sign??? Run, do not walk, and take this offer. The education alone is priceless. You will come out on the other end being studly and a PA who is not afraid of lines, drugs, and circling the drain patients. Maybe negotiating is important... I guess it is.. So is recognizing a wonderful opportunity and realizing the inherent, lifelong, value this opportunity will add to your career. Don't lose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I agree with Davis. The salary is a bit low-ish but for PA not bad at all, particularly if a low cost-of-living area. The benefits are excellent and the training is invaluable. You would have to be truly naive to turn this down if you are interested in CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsquit3 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Take it. Take it. Take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijyn Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Solid offer. The salary is lower, but it sounds like they will basically be giving you a quasi residency in Critical Care. I would take it, especially if you want Critical Care. How long is the contract? If it is a year then you should be fine with a solid renegotiation after that, or maybe put in the ability to renegotiate after a year. Still a pretty solid contract and you will come out of the above with a very good grasp in critical care which will help in pretty much all areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco714 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Salary may be a tad low but is thoroughly compensated with benefits. If the interview went well and had a good vibe, then accept this offer. Just make sure you have a nice raise agreement after that one year. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdpac Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I agree with the others who've posted. Based on what you've provided us this sounds like a great offer. If this is something you're really interested in I'd hate to see you pass this one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAProdigy Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thank you everyone. I'm going to take the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainfranco Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 In which city was that offer? If you don't mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genuineonline Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 It really interesting offer. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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