The PA Is In | Tracy Bingaman | Physician Assistant/Physician Associate/PA-C/PA-S/PA Student

Latest Episodes:

239: [LIFE] How to Approach 2024 Intentionally and in Alignment Dec 28, 2023

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Do you ever feel like it’s the end of a year but nothing has changed? Often as a PA, we’re trucking along, seeing patients, living our lives and pursuing our careers without taking time to be intentional and to make changes.

But sometimes, the most effective strategy to set yourself up for success is to build more and more of what you love into your calendar and minimizing the things that you dread.

As we head into the new year, we’re taking a good look at our calendar and re-evaluating how we are spending our most valuable and limited resource: our time.

So, buckle up and get ready to join us on the journey to a calendar audit that is such a great end-of-year activity to do professionally and personally.

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238: [UNICORN] Why Every PA Needs LinkedIn Dec 21, 2023

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Do you ever wonder if you should have a social media presence? Which platform should you join? Can social media harm or grow your career? What types of things can and should you post? Look no further than today’s episode!

Martha Williams, PA-C joins me today to discuss why every PA needs to have a LinkedIn account. Martha discusses the benefits of LinkedIn and how you can leverage it to gain employment and grow your network, even if you’re not currently looking for a new job.

Listen in to hear how to set up your profile, common mistakes to avoid, and how to connect with your potential future employer.

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237: [MONEY] Financial Planning for PAs and NPs Dec 14, 2023

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You’ve made it through PA school and are thriving as a badass PA taking care of complex patients with intricate medical needs. But when it comes to finances and financial planning, you feel overwhelmed and lost. You want to make sure you and your family are financially stable. You want to retire one day (maybe sooner rather than later). You want to achieve a myriad of goals that all require money. But how can you make that happen? How do you know if you’re on the right track?

Caleb Pepperday is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) who specializes in helping PAs and NPs achieve their financial goals. Tune into today’s episode to hear Caleb tackle all of your money questions, from the difference between saving and investing to the FIRE movement to how a financial advisor can help you.

Caleb breaks down complex financial topics so you can understand them. His financial planning firm, Advanced Practice Planning, LLC, is designed to specifically help PAs and NPs. Press play so you can feel more confident on the next steps in your personal finance journey.

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WEBSITE: advancedpracticeplanning.com

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INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/advancedpracticeplanningllc/

BONUS [LEGAL] PA Licensure Compact Adds Third State Dec 09, 2023

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NEWS FLASH: Wisconsin becomes the 3rd state to join the PA Licensure Compact. Other approved states include Utah and New Jersey. (December 2023)

Press play to learn about the PA Licensure Compact, what it is, who is in support of it, and how many more states need to pass legislation in order to complete the compact.

In 2019 the AAPA, the Federation of State Medical Boards, the NCCPA and the Council of State Governments began working on enacting the PA Licensure Compact.

The PA Licensure Compact makes it easier for PAs to practice in multiple states without having to obtain multiple state licenses. This has far-reaching implications when it comes to telemedicine practices and improving PA portability and patient access to care.

PA COMPACT INFO https://www.pacompact.org/
AAPA PA COMPACT INFO https://www.aapa.org/advocacy-central/pa-licensure-compact/

236: [UNICORN] Finding Flexibility & Freedom as a Telemedicine Business Owner Dec 07, 2023

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Have you ever wanted to start your own practice as a PA? Do you love being a PA but want a more non-traditional career? Do you dream of the flexibility and ability to treat patients in the best way you know how? Tune in to learn how Marlie Schmidt left a very inflexible, controlling job to start her own telemedicine practice.

Marlie started a medical weight loss practice to help patients access weight loss prescription medications that their insurance companies won’t cover. Marlie was able to take control of her career by starting her own business so that she can make a positive difference in her patients’ lives while also decreasing burnout in her own life.

Press play if you want to learn more about GLP-1 medications or if you want to learn how you can open your own telemedicine business as a PA. Listen in as Marlie describes the pros and cons of being a PA business owner. Learn how you, too, can take control of your career so that you can have more time, flexibility, and income to create a work-life integration that you love.

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WEBSITE: https://revitalizemeds.com

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ReVitalizeMeds/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/revitalizeweightloss

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235: [UNICORN] Create Your Dream Job Using the Power of Networking Nov 30, 2023

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Have you harnessed the power of networking in your career? Do you know how to use networking strategically to position yourself for your dream job, both now and in the future? Tune in today to hear my conversation with Aaron Block, an orthopedics PA who decided to go back to school for his MBA during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aaron utilized strategic networking to establish real human connections and to plant seeds that eventually lead to his current position as Assistant Director of the Musculoskeletal Program at BlueCross BlueShield. Aaron describes how he uses his clinical knowledge and PA training to help improve and streamline prior authorizations. He also shares how he initially started job searching “the wrong way” before learning how powerful networking can be.

Press play on this episode to learn how you, too, can harness the power of networking so you can create your dream job for this season of life.

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EMAIL aaron.block@onpointproviders.com

234: [LIFE] 7 Ways to Increase Your Gratitude & Improve Your Quality of Life Nov 23, 2023

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Thanksgiving is upon us and with the holiday that comes with celebrating and sharing gratitude comes an episode all about cultivating gratitude in our lives.

Working in healthcare is stressful and can feel all consuming. It can also be incredibly hard to work within a system that wasn’t designed for ease of use for patients or to promote the health and wellness of those of us providing care to those patients.

Today on The PA Is In I’m sharing 7 strategies for cultivating gratitude in your everyday life. Here’s how to integrate a gratitude practice in your life and as a part of your medical practice.

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233: [WORK] 3 Surprising Things I Love About Working in Aesthetics Nov 16, 2023

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What is it like to treat patients with Botox and Filler? How do PAs fit in the aesthetics industry? What does it feel like to be a surgery PA turned aesthetic injector?

I’m 3 years into my specialty working in Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics and today on The PA Is In I’m sharing my 3 favorite things about working as an aesthetic injector. It’s an honor to be trusted with my patients’ safety and confidence.

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to work as a physician associate in aesthetics, this episode is for you.

MARYELLEN BISHOP’S BOTOX & FILLER EPISODEiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/107-life-botox-fillers-skincare-oh-my-how-to-stay-looking/id1534076810?i=1000555204880

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232: [LIFE] Maternity Leave, Toxic Workplaces, Non-Competes - Your PA Career Questions, Answered Nov 09, 2023

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How do I negotiate for an upcoming maternity leave? What is FMLA? My job pulled a bait and switch, now what do I do? Should I warn PAs that interview here about the toxicity in my workplace?

Should I send a thank you note after my interview for a PA position? What do I need to know about the non-compete clause in my contract? Should I take a great job that advances my PA career but requires a move to another state?

What can I ask for as a part of my next contract negotiation? All of your PA career questions, answered. Press play to hear more!

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231: [LIFE] How to Extinguish the Fire of Burnout Nov 02, 2023

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How do you extinguish the fire of your burnout? When you are evaluating your degree of stress and burnout, take a look at the three elements of your burnout fire triangle and identify areas that are within your control.

These are the modifiable risk factors of your burnout. You cannot tear down and build up the entire healthcare system on your own but you can change some things about your current situation!

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COACHING

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FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call

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