ladyinred1 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Hi all, I have recently been offered a FT position in a private obgyn practice with multiple offices that employs both PAs and NPs. So far, I have only had one brief conversation about the offer over the phone. For context, this is in southern New York. This practice uses day rates instead of hourly rates. The reason given for this was efficiency using EMR. Without experience, starting would be $280/day for 5 days a week with ability to work a 6th day if I so choose. This rate would be revisited in a few months after being trained. When I asked specifically after how many months this usually occurs, I was told 3-6. I was also told that my first few months there would consist mostly of training, which is also why they pay less. At 3 months I would get 3 sick days and 2 personal days. After 6, I would get 2 weeks paid vacation and paid holidays. Additionally, I would receive $2000 CME and licensure renewal would be covered. Malpractice and medical was also included. When I asked if there was a contract to read over, I was told that they only do contracts for physicians and usually just have a form to sign for PAs, which I assume is an offer letter. I do feel that this number is low despite being a recent grad and I am concerned that there is no contract that I can read over. I am also hesitant to rush to accept an offer just because I am a recent grad and need experience. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted May 26, 2015 Administrator Share Posted May 26, 2015 daily rate == more than 8 hours per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossbone2007 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Assuming it's 8 hrs a day, it comes down to $35/hr. That's pretty low Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 That comes out to $67k a year. lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ERCat Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Wow... That sounds fishy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyinred1 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 I spoke with them and was able to increase it to 80-85k starting, all other things the same, and verbally accepted the offer. However, I now have two other offers pending and have some decisions to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted June 1, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 1, 2015 they should give you the full benefits package from day 1. "training rates" are BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyinred1 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 That's what I thought which is why I asked for a higher starting salary. However, I was asked for another interview today at a large teaching hospital with its own PA program for an emergency medicine position. I am hoping to interview as soon as possible since I have to turn in paperwork for this offer this week. Even though I feel like I would be trained well at the obgyn practice, I feel like turning down an ER position that is willing to hire a new grad and is familiar with teaching would be hard to do. Also, transitioning from EM to another field would be easier than vice versa. What are your thoughts, EMEDPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted June 1, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 1, 2015 if you want em and they are willing to train a new grad and treat you well go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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