Recruitment

AAPA offers a variety of ways to connect employers and PAs. This section contains resources to help employers and PAs communicate about specialty-specific employment opportunities through the PA Job Link. In addition, this section contains information on hiring and credentialing PAs as well as guidance for first time PA employers.

Contract Negotiation Resources

A well-negotiated PA employment contract serves as the foundation for successful team practice, ensuring that the values of collegiality and mutual benefit inform the employment as well as clinical relationship. In this section, PAs and employers can learn about the key areas of a PA contract, and access the latest AAPA data on PA compensation and benefit packages.

Professional Development Tools

Information to help PAs move confidently towards their professional goals, including  interviewing advice.

Independent Contracting and Business Ownership

Increasing numbers of PAs are exploring alternatives to the traditional employment model. This section is designed to help entrepreneurial PAs unravel the complexities of both independent contracting and business ownership.