Physician Assistant vs. Nurse Practitioner: Explaining the Difference to Patients

You are an accountant, and you have no experience in medicine. You visit your primary care office for a routine checkup on a Wednesday afternoon to see how your blood pressure is coming along after starting a new medication.

“You …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Five Things to Know BEFORE Signing Any Healthcare Contract

Congratulations on your job offer! You may be fresh out of training and excited to finally make a decent salary or transitioning into a better role. Regardless of your stage in life, handling your contract intelligently will serve to benefit …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Class of 2022 Spotlights

Click here to read more about the Class of 2022’s Arcadia experiences and post-graduation plans.

Spotlight: Amanda Sturman                                    

Major: Bachelor of Arts in Theater

Favorite Arcadia memory: “This spring semester we did ‘The Bacchae’ by Euripedes. I’ve never done a …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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Best Cities to Work as a Physician Assistant

Whether just graduating from a PA program or looking for a change, finding a place to work can be a daunting process. There are many factors to consider including salary, proximity to nearby amenities, work-life balance, cost-of-living, and general location. …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Work-Life Balance as a Physician Assistant: Is it Possible?

We have all been there. It is nine o’clock at night and you are sitting at your computer, sipping coffee and eating takeout that was hurriedly picked up on the way home from the clinic as you grabbed your kid …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Physician Assistant Career Advancement Through Higher Education and Certification

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I avoid the hospital as much as I can. As a primary care provider, my goal is to keep patients out of the hospital. But this time I wasn’t there visiting a patient, and I wasn’t there for myself. …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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What Are the Different Types of Physical Therapy?

Originally published by Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland Division.

Physical therapists (PTs) are responsible for the care of patients who are recovering from injury and for the maintenance of patients’ physical health. They also assist with pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation from …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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A Day in the Life: Physical Therapist

Generally speaking, there is no “typical day” for a physical therapist, since career paths and daily routines vary so widely. After two or three years of general practice, a physical therapist may find a special area of interest and devote …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Set Your Preferences to Receive Customized Career News!

You can now customize your career newsletter to receive career content that interests you, including upcoming events, jobs and internships, and helpful tips and blogs on a variety of career topics. Follow the steps below to set up your preferences …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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