Donahula Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I am a new grad currently in the process of interviewing for an ED position in a community hospital. My third interview is a dinner with the midlevels from the group, and so far everything sounds very good: Stable, independent group Midlevels run the fast track, but there is opportunity to take shifts on the acute side with more experience Great staff retention, I worked there some during clinicals and people seem to get along for the most part Good understanding of the training and backup that a new grad needs Haven't discussed pay yet, but the benefits are excellent (health insurance for the whole family for $1/month, $2500 CME, profit sharing etc) $2/hr bonus for seeing more than 2 patients per hour Flexible scheduling Since this is my first time interviewing for a PA position, I was wondering if any of the experienced folk out there have any ideas as to what other aspects of the job I should ask about? Thanks in advance for any input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted July 21, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 21, 2012 Schedule? How are sick calls covered? Retirement? Who pays state license/dea/aapa/nccpa/sempa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator True Anomaly Posted July 21, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 21, 2012 Malpractice coverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen0508 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Who pays state license/dea/aapa/nccpa/sempa? Good question. I paid out of pocket for these and its been pricey. License $350, PANCE $475 , Credentialing $250, DEA $731 Do you recommend SEMPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted July 21, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 21, 2012 they should pay at least your state license and dea. sempa is a good idea for every em pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen0508 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 they should pay at least your state license and dea.sempa is a good idea for every em pa. I can get reimbursed for all of the above but it will come out of my CME money... and alright I will join SEMPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted July 22, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 22, 2012 it shouldn't come out of your cme, it should be separate. that will burn 1/2 your cme funds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuma102 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 only 2 bucks more for 2 patients an hour? How is that calculated? per shift? on average over a month? Does it take into account acuity of patients? What sort of acuity are you expected to see? Would you be doing LPs or central lines? ancillary staff... are you bringing patients from the waiting area to Fast Track? How quickly are EKGs / labs realistically getting done? Are you reading your own films? Who does call backs for GC/C or film misinterpretations? What sort of consulting services do you have? Can you get ortho for a hip reduction? Can you get neuro at the bedside in ten minutes for a stroke? Once you admit a patient, are you still taking care of them? Are you ordering second trops if a patient is admitted hours ago? Can you get a lactate within a few minutes? What about d-dimers? How about belly or GYN sono's on an overnight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 may I ask you which state is this offer from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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