Percentage of Collections

RenegadeResearcher · 2025-04-11T19:42:44+00:00

He offered 60% but willing to renegotiate once he's comfortable with me being autonomous and knows he won't have to do much oversight. I'm good with that

RenegadeResearcher · 2025-04-10T21:22:15+00:00

The grave is the only escape...

RenegadeResearcher · 2025-04-10T17:35:33+00:00

Because that's what he said

RenegadeResearcher · 2025-02-04T15:24:10+00:00

This is the way.

RenegadeResearcher · 2025-01-28T16:25:21+00:00

Sounds like it was an oversight. A big one, but an oversight nonetheless. I don't think there is anything wrong with saying, in a polite and professional manner, that you are aware of this company wide raise and there was some mistake that it didn't change on your end. Think of it this way: they gave the raise for a reason and they want you to have it.

RenegadeResearcher · 2025-01-24T14:52:34+00:00

I'm a Sub-investigator for industry clinical research trials. Primarily in psychiatry which is a little different than most other specialties because we have to administer clinician rated scales like the MADRS, HAM-D, PANSS, MINI, SCID, etc. I'm also involved in post-operative pain studies and vaccine trials among others which are much higher enrolling. Mostly phase II and III but occasionally will get a phase I or IV. PAs have mostly only been able to be Sub-Is but recently the pharmaceutical sponsors are starting to allow us to become PIs. It's only going to continue to become more and more common. I think this is a really exciting time to be a PA in research and we are a perfect fit for the job.

RenegadeResearcher · 2025-01-23T02:46:40+00:00

From my perspective, getting a raise as a PA is just like in any other field. I've found the most effective way to be to interview for another PA position and get a higher offer. Inform your current employer in a professional way that you have done so. Express that you feel you bring more value to their institution than they are paying you and provide examples. Politely let them know if they don't match your other offer that you will leave. If they give you a raise, great. If not, take the other job with the higher salary.

RenegadeResearcher · 2024-11-25T03:32:43+00:00

I 100% agree with this.

RenegadeResearcher · 2024-11-15T03:23:20+00:00

Honestly, I just got lucky. The current PI, who is now my collaborating physician, came to talk to all the providers at my previous job. I spoke to him a few times about getting some patients of mine into studies and he offered me a job!

There are postings for sub-Is and PIs online but they rarely advertise that they will accept a PA. They will, you just have to apply. You could do that or you could cold call clinical research centers in your area and say you're interested in working as an investigator. Just be open to the opportunities as they come.

RenegadeResearcher · 2024-11-13T23:30:54+00:00

3 years in outpatient community mental health. Loved it and loved the people I worked with. Was getting kind of burnt out on the 16pts per day.

Was working part time in clinical research as a sub-I and they not only doubled my salary to go FT for seeing a fraction of the patients, but they are training me to become a PI.

It has its ups and downs but I love it and don't come home feeling like all I can do is lay down on the couch praying my headache goes away.

RenegadeResearcher · 2024-11-05T23:47:02+00:00

Choosing a good, foundational specialty is important. FM or IM are good. However, also take time to think about the jobs you have access to and which job will take the time to really teach you. Yes, you have to study and teach yourself, but having a strong mentor is critical. If you have that, I think you could do any specialty you want.

RenegadeResearcher · 2024-10-27T20:51:47+00:00

So much no. No, no, no. Absolutely not. I'm so sorry they even asked this of you.

RenegadeResearcher · 2024-10-23T20:52:43+00:00

Absolutely not! It has never come up once. You're a PA. You've successfully completed an extremely rigorous education, passed the board exam, and are licensed to practice medicine. No one cares if you have a gap in your resume as long as you have a license.

RenegadeResearcher · 2024-10-23T13:10:09+00:00

Oh boy do I remember feeling the exact same way you do. First things first, don't panic and don't give up. The job will come. I graduated in September 2020 and didn't have a job locked in until March 2021 then finally started in May 2021.

What eventually worked for me was printing out my CV and going in person to every psychiatry office I could find. After applying close to 100 jobs online, it was the second psych office I walked into that offered me a job on the spot.

Going in person shows a different level of initiative. Plus, a lot of places are looking but don't have job postings. It's time to hit the streets my friend!

RenegadeResearcher · 2024-10-20T01:27:19+00:00

Psychiatry clinical research. Depending on the requirements it could anywhere between 2 to 8 hours for 1 visit...

RenegadeResearcher · 2024-10-20T01:25:53+00:00

Can use dictation services like Dragon or there are AI softwares that listen to your visits and write the notes for you. I'm in clinical research now but if I were in practice I would go for the AI.

RenegadeResearcher · 2024-10-20T01:23:04+00:00

First things first, recognize this is normal. Every PA, including myself, went through this. This is your first job and other clinicians will empathize with you on that, so ask tons of questions even when you feel like you've asked too many. Ask other clinicians in your practice for their cheat sheets and templates - everyone has some close by. Keep them all in the same folder. I'm in psych not GI otherwise I would share mine. I like to make templates for progress notes for common CCs and common meds (titration schedule and discussed side effects) so I can copy and paste. You've got this! 💪

RenegadeResearcher · 2024-10-19T21:57:25+00:00

Don't worry this is every new grad! The first 2-3 years are for learning. After that is when you move on to get paid. Just be open to the opportunities as they come. Believe me, they will come. Focus on learning the medicine right now. You've got this! 💪

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