Use our interactive tool to familiarize yourself with a contract. We’ve outlined the key elements typically found in PA employment contracts and offered some advice on what to expect, ask for, and be wary of in each section.

While work/life balance will always be provisional and imperfect, it is worth seeking; it is essential PAs take care of themselves to prevent professional and personal burnout.

While the transition from program to practice may seem overwhelming and nerve-wracking, PA students can set themselves up for a successful career start with these tips.

What is a PA (physician associate/physician assistant)? PAs are licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting.

Three career experts offer their advice on AAPA member-submitted contract negotiation questions.

PAs need to create professional boundaries as part of a healthy career.

AAPA is working to solve the PA pay gap by making sure that every PA has the tools they need to effectively negotiate their pay and benefits. The articles, resources, and tips on this page are the first step you can take with us to make this happen!

This article covers ways of using the in-depth benefits data uniquely offered by AAPA to make the most of your contract negotiation.

In this article written for the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA) provides a brief history of emergency medicine PAs (EMPA), gives a primer on PA training and discusses EMPA onboarding and utilization.

Is it always in a PA’s interest to have an employment contract? Are there some situations in which it is better to go without one?

Congratulations—you’ve been offered the job! Now you need to assess the offer and build a negotiation strategy.

Professional competencies for physician assistants include the effective and appropriate application of medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, patient care, professionalism, practice-based learning and improvement, and systems-based practice.

Allegheny Health Network champions PAs.

Senior executive for the largest hospital system in Texas expounds on PA hiring, utilization and retention.

Protect yourself personally, professionally, and financially – know how to negotiate a strong contract that works for you.