ak004 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I apologize if this is something that’s been discussed before (the search feature wasn’t showing me any results). I’m a second year PA student graduating the end of July. I hope to have a position lined up at graduation, and start working in September. I’ve been looking at job postings (mostly through NHSC/HRSA job board) and I’ve found lots I’d be interested in applying to. My question is, how soon is too soon to begin applying to positions? 6 months? 4 months? Thanks for any advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal_PA Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Once you accept a job, it usually takes 3 months to get credentialed. So you would like to start working in Sept, you would have to accept a position by June. Starting in April sounds about right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I'd start now. I started in December when I had a May graduation date. September is an unlikely start date. By the time you take PANCE, get credentialed and DEA, etc etc it's usually about 3 months from graduation until you can start working. Only caveat would be a small practice that doesn't have a formal credentialing process. Keep in mind that if positions are looking for someone to start ASAP your application may be a waste of time. But plenty of positions out there willing to wait. A realistic start date however will be more like October and employers will know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak004 Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Thank you guys for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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