LilyVS Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I have been contacted by a recruiting firm for a telehealth job. So far, I don’t know any further details regarding the work. I have an interview in a week. I’m a new grad and since I don’t know anyone who works in this modality, I thought I’d ask... what do you guys know about telehealth? What are your thoughts about it, especially for a new grad? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted May 9, 2019 Administrator Share Posted May 9, 2019 I can't imagine it would be a remotely good idea for a new grad--it'd be like locums, only worse. Instead of having a bunch of disinterested people who couldn't care less about you whom you MIGHT bounce things off of... you'd be working with... whom, exactly? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas5814 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 i echo what Rev said.I think this would be a horrible job for a new grad. You have to make decisions without a physical exam and, no offense intended, I would be suspicious of a company that would put a new grad in such a position. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cideous Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 There is a reason why Malpractice ins companies list Telehealth in the highest risk category a long with OB/GYN surgery.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality Check 2 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Telehealth sucks for so many reasons. New grads need to touch patients, collaborate with mentors and peers and practice real medicine. I would do a HARD PASS and get a job seeing patients and practicing the ART of medicine. Even nearly 28 yrs in - I would not want to do telemedicine even part time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamthePA Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 I do tele triage as my per diem gig. For reference, I had about 4 years as a hospitalist PA prior to starting this gig on the side. There is definitely a learning curve because you have to determine: a)do they need the ER? b) can they go to UC instead? c) can they monitor at home and follow up later. I am used to managing heart failure, rapid afib, etc but when you cannot see the patient and perform an exam, get labs---it is very easy to become extremely conservative and lump people into a and b, and that was with 4 years experience in a hospital setting. I love the gig now because it's fairly easy and I can safely triage, but I cannot imagine the anxiety it would cause if this was my first job out of school. No thanks. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookiejay Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Im looking for this kind of work, how did you find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilyVS Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, rookiejay said: Im looking for this kind of work, how did you find it? I submitted an application for an advertised position and then went in for a video interview. The company that recruits is called On Time Talent Solutions, look them up and see if they’re interviewing in your area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookiejay Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Thank you! I've been in medicine 25 yrs and a PA for 10 but my health is not so great and I still need to work. my body just cant keep pace with the job anymore - but my mind can 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderson1 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 seems like it has some scope in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERpa2014 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 5/12/2019 at 2:25 AM, SamthePA said: I do tele triage as my per diem gig. For reference, I had about 4 years as a hospitalist PA prior to starting this gig on the side. There is definitely a learning curve because you have to determine: a)do they need the ER? b) can they go to UC instead? c) can they monitor at home and follow up later. I am used to managing heart failure, rapid afib, etc but when you cannot see the patient and perform an exam, get labs---it is very easy to become extremely conservative and lump people into a and b, and that was with 4 years experience in a hospital setting. I love the gig now because it's fairly easy and I can safely triage, but I cannot imagine the anxiety it would cause if this was my first job out of school. No thanks. I'm wondering if you are still doing this type of work, and if you don't mind PM some info. I work in an ER for 5 yrs, and looking to cushion myself as I feel I lost job security with my current employer and this pandemic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted April 20, 2020 Moderator Share Posted April 20, 2020 NO - not for anyone but the highly experienced provider very hard to read into these conversations, and the loss in info to process due to trying to do things on a screen or over the phone is difficult to overcome New grads needs help, mentoring, back up and you will get none of that on a phone line.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdDogPA Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Lynchburg is starting a graduate certificate in Telehealth. So that could be beneficial for those starting out and/or getting more knowledge about the admin side of telehealth. Edited April 26, 2020 by BirdDogPA Update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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