ninjapac Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hello everyone!! I'm a long time reader and first time poster! I am looking into hospitalist positions and am wondering what all the hospitalist PAs have to say about their jobs. I have minimal experience in inpatient medicine and want to know what you love about your job. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22541 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I had a long response and it got deleted...dang. What are the the particulars of what you have seen so far from hospitalists jobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbulls Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I have been a PA in Internal Medicine for 10 years and have been a PA in Hospital Medicine for the last 5. I really enjoy being a part of the hospitalist team and work with some great people. I like the fact that you are not doing the same thing everyday. Sure, you working every day, but no two days are the same. Also, I like the fact that I learn something new every day! I really enjoy critical care as it really puts your skills to the test. If you are looking at working as a hospitalist, make sure you are part of a great team and find our what your role (including limitations) will be. I find it very rewarding..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbulls Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I have been a PA in Internal Medicine for 10 years and have been a PA in Hospital Medicine for the last 5. I really enjoy being a part of the hospitalist team and work with some great people. I like the fact that you are not doing the same thing everyday. Sure, you working every day, but no two days are the same. Also, I like the fact that I learn something new every day! I really enjoy critical care as it really puts your skills to the test. If you are looking at working as a hospitalist, make sure you are part of a great team and find our what your role (including limitations) will be. I find it very rewarding..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaO Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I will update you after my first few weeks! I'm the first PA hospitalist at my teaching institution. Should be in for an interesting ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaO Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I will update you after my first few weeks! I'm the first PA hospitalist at my teaching institution. Should be in for an interesting ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtney.luoma Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Very cool post! I also want to become a hospitalist PA and am wondering what is the best route to prepare you for such a position? Working with an Internal Med doc?? I bet this is a pretty competitive gig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtney.luoma Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Very cool post! I also want to become a hospitalist PA and am wondering what is the best route to prepare you for such a position? Working with an Internal Med doc?? I bet this is a pretty competitive gig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborah212 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Of the two hiring rounds I've been a part of, neither looked at pre-pa experience. What was important was experience as a PA. However, institutions differ partly based on the amount of autonomy the hired PA will have. Hospitalist jobs seem to be plentiful right now in the northeast, and I don't see this changing with the new work hour restrictions that went into place this July. The best way to get a job in this arena is to rotate on a PA hospitalist service, either as a mandatory rotation or even better as an elective. Hospital medicine is a great job to build foundations. You will continually see new and strange things while still treating the bread and butter (pneumonia, COPD, diverticulitis, GI bleeds) of medicine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborah212 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Of the two hiring rounds I've been a part of, neither looked at pre-pa experience. What was important was experience as a PA. However, institutions differ partly based on the amount of autonomy the hired PA will have. Hospitalist jobs seem to be plentiful right now in the northeast, and I don't see this changing with the new work hour restrictions that went into place this July. The best way to get a job in this arena is to rotate on a PA hospitalist service, either as a mandatory rotation or even better as an elective. Hospital medicine is a great job to build foundations. You will continually see new and strange things while still treating the bread and butter (pneumonia, COPD, diverticulitis, GI bleeds) of medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crieman Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Best thing? Well I would have to say, not having to follow someone's chronic pain medications. I love inpatient medicine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crieman Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Best thing? Well I would have to say, not having to follow someone's chronic pain medications. I love inpatient medicine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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