FreshA Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I started a new job in Florida at a family medicine practice in October, hours 9-5 with occasional rounding at the nursing homes and hospital. Patient load 20 daily. Salary is 90k first 3 months then 95k afterwards. Benefits; PTO 2 weeks, 3 holidays, PA/DEA license renewal. No health benefits, 401k, or CME. I have 1 year experience in UC. Currently I'm filling in for the NP who left at the hospital indefinitely for the past month, which I have actually been enjoying working as a hospitalist however I think I should also request salary of a hospitalist, thoughts? Would like to renegotiate my salary to 110k given the small amount of benefits, was just really unhappy at my old job. Signed a 3 yr contract.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediMike Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 This may not be helpful at all and I apologize in advance. I wish every PA who works in Florida would just walk out and not come back until they got paid better. With that being said, yes, I would suggest renegotiating your compensation to include your PTO up to 3wks, 8-10 holidays, RETIREMENT AND HEALTHCARE. Christ. I just read that last bit. Seriously? You are a licensed medical professional who is expected to see 20ppd, you deserve retirement and healthcare. The guy working at McDonalds get healthcare and retirement, why don't you? Absolutely ridiculous. I'd walk. Move. Change careers. Change fields. Do something because this is insane. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayamom Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Agree with above. No health insurance; how can they expect people to pay for this on their own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trazodone Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 You have been taken advantage of quite horribly, to be perfectly honest. You should ask for an increase in salary, retirement, CME, and health insurance. If not, walk away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeTheBabe Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 No retirement or healthcare benefits? Atrocious. 3 holidays? Lord have mercy. So they pay you a salary of 90K initially to save a grand total of $1,250 over 3 months? Basically covers the cost of your credentialing and onboarding. And on top of all this you sign a 3 year contract? I would have started looking for a better job yesterday. Break the contract, they will be too cheap to hire a lawyer anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshA Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 I requested 115k, 3 weeks PTO, 6 holidays and $1000 CME; wish me luck. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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