AmadeoPA Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I've already accepted the position but wanted y'alls feedback on this offer... $50/hour 15 - 9 hour shifts per month guaranteed at first with option to pick up more shifts Health, Malpractice, and Disability Insurance covered 401K with 3% match after 1 year Profit sharing $500 CME allowance It is THE largest and busiest ER in the area. I will be starting in the fast track for the first few months, working my way up as I become comfortable with the EMR. Overall, Im pretty pumped about the opportunity!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiaroscuro27 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Looks pretty good to me, although CME is quite low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted April 25, 2011 Moderator Share Posted April 25, 2011 cme is very low.schedule is nice. do they cover licenses, dea, etc? retirement a bit skimpy but overall a good package with a good starting salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unewillow Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I agree, if they don't automatically reimburse for licensure then the CME is VERY low. DEA alone is $550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmadeoPA Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 I agree, the CME is low. The group does not give mid-levels prescriptive authority so do I NEED a DEA number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unewillow Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Wait, what? So, you can't write Rx's for a pt. to take home? That's kind of stupid. But, I believe if you will be ordering any sort of narcotics for patients while they are in the ER then yes you will still need a DEA number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal PA Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Isn't that a bit crazy that the group doesn't allow you to write rx? Doesn't that only come out to $81,000? That seems low. Are my expectations too high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmadeoPA Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 The group uses computerized prescriptions that are signed by the physician. $81,000 would be correct if I worked 15 shifts/month. They said that is the minimum number of shifts I would get starting off but more likely to have 19-20 if I wanted them. That would put me well over 100K. Doesn't seem bad for a position right out of school!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acozadd Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Isn't that a bit crazy that the group doesn't allow you to write rx? Doesn't that only come out to $81,000? That seems low. Are my expectations too high? 81K for less than full time out right out of school is a pretty solid offer... around 80K for fulltime is about what is expected for a new grad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starseed22 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Congrats on the graduation in a few weeks and the job offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted April 26, 2011 Moderator Share Posted April 26, 2011 no scripts? sounds like a job you do for a yr to get your feet wet then leave....that is an unacceptable scope of practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starseed22 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Do they not extend prescriptive authority because of state regulation for the first year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmadeoPA Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 I have not spoken directly about prescriptive authority with the group, just "heard" through other PAs that have worked there. I don't think it has to do with the state regulation of having to practice for a year. I really think that because mid-levels at this hospital will never be in a position without a physician there to immediately co-sign charts prior to patient discharge, they feel there is no need for mid-levels to have prescriptive authority. But as I said, this is just speculation and I will find out more as fill out my contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal PA Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 81K for less than full time out right out of school is a pretty solid offer... around 80K for fulltime is about what is expected for a new grad. True. I didn't think about it as less than full time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrsmurf Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I have not spoken directly about prescriptive authority with the group, just "heard" through other PAs that have worked there. I don't think it has to do with the state regulation of having to practice for a year. I really think that because mid-levels at this hospital will never be in a position without a physician there to immediately co-sign charts prior to patient discharge, they feel there is no need for mid-levels to have prescriptive authority. But as I said, this is just speculation and I will find out more as fill out my contract. Not a big deal about autonomy, imo, if the docs just rubber stamp it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyjoker Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Amadeo, you attended OLOL? Are you staying in LA? I'm from Lafayette. Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmadeoPA Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Yes, I went to OLOL and plan to stay in LA. I plan to work in Baton Rouge for a few years. Where are you applying to school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyjoker Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I'm going to apply to South 'Bama and LSUHSC. Keeping my fingers crossed. I'm ready for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmadeoPA Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Awesome! I have friends that have gone and currently go to both schools! Good luck with everything and if you have any questions, just ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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