Well-being and the early-career PA

Abstract

rends in the modernization of state laws and regulations governing physician associate/assistant (PA) practice refl ect a move toward greater autonomy and less required physician supervision. 1 The movement, termed optimal team practice (OTP) and endorsed by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), aims to facilitate the removal of the legally mandated relationship between a PA and a specifi c physician from state-level PA statutes and regulations. 2 Historically, PAs have practiced in a delegated supervisory model, which allows for early-career support with everincreasing levels of autonomy as their experience levels

Autonomy ranks as highest importance to dermatology physician assistants in Pennsylvania with highest compensations

“…Researchers found a correlation between long practice duration, more professional fulfillment, and less burnout. 12 It would stand to reason that increased experience correlates to increased productivity. It was previously found that PA job satisfaction was moderately correlated with an increased sense of personal accomplishment.…”

More evidence that relationships matter

“…This month's JAAPA includes original research conducted by Kari Sue Bernard, PA-C, PhD, that examined the association between different professional factors and PAs' career fulfillment and burnout 1. Although her work used a sophisticated statistical analysis, Bernard's results aligned with some of the most basic truths of human existence.…”