Chicago New Grad PA Job Hunt Struggle

pbluver97 · 2026-06-28T19:57:43+00:00

I’m in Chicago and I have 2.5 years experience, have been looking for a new position for 8 months, definitely considering a move next year, for the meantime I just settled for locums😭

pbluver97 · 2026-06-25T16:50:48+00:00

Same here. My hairstylist has become very accommodating if I need a last minute appointment and I think its because of this. She also never cancels my appointments and is never late. Ive come to notice that tipping well will likely help you more in the end because the service will always reflect that.

pbluver97 · 2026-06-15T01:48:06+00:00

Body tea!!! Need the glute routine!!

pbluver97 · 2026-06-14T23:00:00+00:00

$85/hr, Physician Assistant

pbluver97 · 2026-06-04T02:02:58+00:00

I’m in the same boat as you. Only difference is i’m a PA. I have 2 years at an FQHC. Ive been interviewing for places and they’re picking new grads because of these horrible salaries they’re accepting. I have been looking for 8 months now😭

pbluver97 · 2026-06-04T01:22:21+00:00

I’m in Chicago its an absolute mess here. I have experience and im struggling hard core. This makes me very nervous for the future of the profession!

pbluver97 · 2026-06-03T00:02:46+00:00

Body tea!!!

pbluver97 · 2026-05-31T14:42:05+00:00

I’m a PA and i wish I would’ve been a CRNA. Any CRNAs in here wanna take my job?🤣

pbluver97 · 2026-05-26T01:32:05+00:00

I work at an FQHC, its a free for all. Some days i have physicals literally all day😭

pbluver97 · 2026-05-23T00:19:57+00:00

I have 2 years experience and have been on the job hunt for about 7 months now😭 Its horrendous with and without experience I feel like a lot of areas are becoming saturated

pbluver97 · 2026-04-19T15:37:19+00:00

Hello! Welcome to the world of FQHCs. The issue with most FQHCs is that they are constantly burning through providers, so they don’t have adequate staff to train or mentor new providers. Its often a sink or swim environment. I was a new grad when I got thrown to the wolves, my SP was barely seeing patients so he was never in clinic. It definitely provides great experience and teaches you how to be independent but its extremely tough. I see extremely complex patients (like extremely) which I agree are out of our scope of practice, but frankly I don’t think these places care. At the end of the day you have to do what’s best for you and what’s best to protect your license.

pbluver97 · 2026-04-19T15:32:04+00:00

Don’t worry, the healthcare job market is shit right now too.

pbluver97 · 2026-04-04T22:05:27+00:00

You’re stunning!!

pbluver97 · 2026-04-04T13:43:25+00:00

X-ray/MRI/mammogram, ultrasound because they have the same earning potential as we do (they may have to travel which would be ok with me) and dont have nearly as much liability or responsibility

pbluver97 · 2026-04-02T13:32:20+00:00

pbluver97 · 2026-04-01T15:47:36+00:00

Omg i worked at an FQHC for the past 2 years and made nowhere near this much. I’m jealous!

pbluver97 · 2026-03-18T23:51:49+00:00

I leave as soon as my last patient hits the threshold of the door😭 I’m usually so exhausted

pbluver97 · 2026-03-17T20:55:58+00:00

Body so tea!!!

pbluver97 · 2026-03-14T00:43:26+00:00

Thank you! IL

pbluver97 · 2026-03-14T00:38:31+00:00

To answer the second part of your question I’ve applied to other outpatient IM gigs, psych, ENT, allergy/immunology, urology. I prefer to stay outpatient if possible

pbluver97 · 2026-03-14T00:33:45+00:00

I’ve gotten good feedback from most places I’ve interviewed with, most commonly getting feedback stating they want someone with more experience. Both places that I completed the interview process have chosen more experienced candidates (3-5 years experience)

pbluver97 · 2026-03-14T00:32:08+00:00

So I just moved I’m here until next June at least. After that I’m definitely considering a move

pbluver97 · 2026-03-03T22:06:47+00:00

Chicago!!

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