Career flexibility for PAs: What makes switching specialties successful?
Journal
JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
ISSN: 1547-1896
Titre abrégé: JAAPA
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9513102
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
09 Apr 2024
09 Apr 2024
Historique:
medline:
10
4
2024
pubmed:
10
4
2024
entrez:
10
4
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Switching specialties is common among physician associates/assistants (PAs) and important in combating burnout. Despite this, little is known about the PA experience with switching specialties. This study sought to identify factors associated with successfully switching specialties using semistructured interviews with PAs and hiring managers. Participants reported that switching specialties was initially challenging for managers and PAs because of insufficient onboarding and unrealistic expectations, but they also reported that they were generally satisfied with long-term outcomes. Our findings suggest that PAs hoping to switch specialties may want to focus on building a professional network, identifying areas where they can highlight relevant experience, and demonstrating their intent to remain in that role. Hiring managers could benefit from considering their hiring practices and tailoring onboarding expectations for new hires.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38595169
doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000004
pii: 01720610-990000000-00109
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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