Ever wonder how Physician Assistants can advance in their careers? There are many different routes that a PA can take, but it’s up to them to want to take a path that enables them to grow. Let’s take a quick look at what a PA is responsible for; they assist doctors, other medical professionals, and surgeons to treat and diagnose different medical issues. Many have different medical backgrounds like EMT’s or RN’s, they have different skills but one main goal, to care for patients.
Here at KTE, we have resources that can help PA’s navigate through different specialties to choose the one that’s right for them. We source, recruit and place all levels of PA’s assuring the right fit with every company. Sometimes when working directly with a PA, they share with us that to have career advancement, they are willing to go back to school. Regardless, we work with them every step of the way.
There are many ways that PA’s can make some advancements, below we share strategies that assist them in advancing in their careers.
Strategies For Career Advancement
1. Network
The American Academy Of PA’s is a great place to network. Get to know your peers, build relationships, and gather information. A great place to start is their annual conference, for more information check out their 2020 conference hosted in Nashville, besides this conference, they also have state chapters. The more you network within your profession, the better the possibility of career advancement.
2. Focus On Continuing Education
If you are in a position that offers growth, sometimes that same organization will help you with different options in continuing your education. For example, changing fields or adding additional qualifications. Various programs are assisting with varying types of certifications. Look into The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA);
3. Stay Consistent
The longer you stay in a position, the better chance of gaining the right experience and ending up as a supervisor or leader.
In summary, these steps can lead to becoming well known in your career and community. Remember being a PA can take you anywhere you want to go. Stay connected with your peers and keep moving up the ladder. If you need recruiting assistance, contact us today. You can reach us at 904-940-5415 or ktemedicaljobs.com.
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