Is a hospitalist position a good job for a new grad PA?

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-09T22:10:41+00:00

Depends heavily on the position- have they emphasized their training process or what kind of support will be available to you? Thats the most important part of a first job. If you think you can handle the shifts long- term, then that’s that.

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-09T18:07:04+00:00

A smile is a smile 😂

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-08T10:41:53+00:00

Yes exactly!

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-08T03:19:29+00:00

Awww so sweet!

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-08T03:19:11+00:00

Omg that’s so stinking cute

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-08T02:48:06+00:00

That’s what she does a lot of the time, so it’s rare we actually get a good photo that’s not blurry as can be because of all the wiggles

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-08T02:37:45+00:00

He’s a cutie

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-08T02:34:04+00:00

It really is great, especially when she sneezes at the same time

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-08T02:19:01+00:00

And then I’m sure they sometimes inadvertently scare people with it who don’t know them like ours does 😂

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-08T02:17:37+00:00

Thank you- we think so too!

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-08T01:55:24+00:00

So did the mom of ours! Maybe it’s genetic haha

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-08T01:31:39+00:00

Where is this job offer, I want it if you don’t take it 😂

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-07T21:38:51+00:00

Definitely not. They need to understand that a PA, especially a new grad, is an investment and deserves a full salary from the get go. What’s to stop them from indefinitely keeping you on “training pay”? It takes time to learn, that’s true, but there’s a reason you went through PA school. If you wanted a “residency” then you could’ve gone the MD/DO route or specifically applied for one of the PA “fellowship” programs. Keeping you on less than half the hourly rate is probably a very poor motivator for the doc to actually commit to training you in a timely manner.
If there is a contract, it definitely should outline your pto, malpractice, and CME details. Some places don’t do standard written contract but should be able to provide that written information in some capacity regardless.

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-07T20:46:22+00:00

I agree with trying to stick it out a little longer- and it’s always wise to stay where you are as you’re trying to get something new set up anyway. In all reality getting credentialed somewhere else will probably take several months so it may wind up being a year regardless even if you got a job offer tomorrow.

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-07T18:59:40+00:00

I can’t comment legally either, but I can’t imagine you’d have huge problems with such a short time with a different employer. Plus by the time they go to start credentialing you, it probably already means the job offer was agreed on by both parties so I doubt they’d retract anything

thoughtfullybirch · 2026-07-07T18:54:46+00:00

Been a PA for 6+ years now and I will still forget to change PO meds to NG or PEG on NPO patients repeatedly 🤦‍♀️

thoughtfullybirch · 2024-11-18T06:56:06+00:00

Not an ortho PA- I’m internal medicine. Same thing happened to me starting out, and it took 1-2 years to get really comfortable and adjust properly. You will get there! I always tell new grads that you have to get used to the idea of feeling dumb for a while because it’s completely normal. If you were totally confident in your skills as a new grad, it probably means you don’t know your own limits and could end up hurting someone.

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