BONUS: Breaking Down PA Salaries | What You Need to Know About Top Paying Specialties

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In this episode of the "So You Want to Work in Healthcare" podcast, hosts Leigha Barbieri and guest Heather Struhl, both physician assistants, delve into the top ten highest paying specialties for PAs. They kick off with a discussion on the painful experience of IUD insertion, advocating for better pain management guidelines. The episode transitions into a detailed breakdown of PA salaries across various specialties, starting from orthopedic surgery at $128,000 to cardiovascular cardiothoracic surgery at $152,500. They share insights on the demands and rewards of each specialty, emphasizing the importance of bonuses and the impact of geographical location on compensation. The hosts also touch on their personal experiences and the realities of working in different medical fields, providing a comprehensive overview for anyone considering a career as a physician assistant.
Timestamps:
00:01:15 - Pop Medicine Moment of the Week: IUD Insertion Experiences
00:04:00 - Introduction to Top Ten Highest Paying PA Specialties
00:05:16 - #10: Orthopedic Surgery
00:06:01 - #9: Urgent Care
00:07:56 - #8: Neurosurgery
00:09:10 - #7: Psychiatry
00:10:40 - #6: Surgical Subspecialties/Other
00:11:02 - #5: Critical Care
00:14:09 - #4: Occupational Medicine
00:16:01 - #3: Emergency Medicine
00:18:46 - #2: Dermatology
00:20:07 - #1: Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery
00:22:05 - Closing Remarks and Future Episodes
Contact Information
- Host: Leigha Barbieri, available on social media @helloimthepa
- Guest: Heather Struhl, available on social media @HeatherTheInjector_NYC
Source: https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2023/06/top-10-highest-paying-specialties-in-the-pa-profession-in-2022/

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