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

Tracy Bingaman, PA-C | The Money PA | Physician Assistant | Physician Associate

We are redefining success as a Physician Associate & answering your questions: How do I find work-life balance as a PA? How can I increase my income as a Physician Assistant? Am I ready to change specialities? How can I chart less? How do I land a raise? Is a career in medicine sustainable for me? Can I keep working in a healthcare system that doesn't value me? Helping clinicians to create better balance in their lives, cultivate career sustainability, you'll learn how to earn more money, increase your energy, take back your time and build a life where you love. PA podcast PA-C PA-S Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support read less
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257: [UNICORN] The Secret Ingredient to Successful Negotiation
5d ago
257: [UNICORN] The Secret Ingredient to Successful Negotiation
How can I successfully negotiate? What if the job I want is with a group who “never negotiates?” How can I get my application into the right hands to begin with? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? Have you wanted to negotiate at your current job but didn’t know where to start? Does the thought of negotiating at a new job interview make you diaphoretic and tachycardic? What’s the secret to a successful negotiation where you are paid what you’re worth? Thankfully I have PA Lauren Spain on the podcast today to answer all these questions! Lauren details her career journey and how she crafted her unicorn PA job using the powers of networking and negotiating. Listen in to hear how you, too, can create your unicorn job and ensure that you’re paid what you’re worth. Because you, my friend, are worth a heck of a lot! SPONSORS PROMISED LAND MEATS www.promisedlandmeats.com ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING https://www.advancedpracticeplanning.com/ COACHING ⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠  ⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠   CONNECT WITH LAUREN LAUREN ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/lauren.meador LAUREN ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lauren_spain11/ LINKS EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog ⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠ ⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support
255: [UNICORN] Death and Dying - Pearls from a Palliative Care PA
Apr 18 2024
255: [UNICORN] Death and Dying - Pearls from a Palliative Care PA
How many of you have discussed your own end of life wishes with your loved ones, completed your living will, and designated your healthcare proxy? How often do you ask your patients about their own healthcare proxies or end of life wishes? How comfortable do you feel having these conversations? If you’re anything like me, talking about death and dying can be awkward, uncomfortable, and even scary. I often feel tongue-tied when I need to ask a patient their code status and don’t know the best phrases to use.  Thankfully, I have Tracey Piparo as my guest on the show today! Tracey found her dream Unicorn Job as a Palliative Care PA, and she’s here to teach us how to talk about death with not only our patients, but also our own families. Tracey shares many pearls that every healthcare provider, regardless of specialty, can use in their practice to normalize the conversation around death.  SPONSORS ADVANCED SCOPE www.advancedscopetalent.com ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING https://www.advancedpracticeplanning.com/ COACHING ⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠  ⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠   CONNECT WITH TRACEY TRACEY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/your.palliative_pa/ TRACEY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-piparo-pa-c-dfaapa-484761118/ LINKS EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog ⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠ ⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support
254: [WORK] The First Step to Land Your Dream Clinical Job
Apr 11 2024
254: [WORK] The First Step to Land Your Dream Clinical Job
Today, we embark on the first week of a transformative journey designed to guide you towards pinpointing the career of your dreams. With the wise words of Zig Ziglar in mind — "If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time" — this session is all about setting your sights high and aiming with precision.  We introduce the "6 Key Decisions," six key steps designed to streamline your path through this significant transition and secure a position that not only meets but exceeds your aspirations. This tool is the first step in gaining the clarity necessary to envision a successful career transition, focusing on critical areas such as setting, location, schedule, transformation, compensation, and deadline. These decisions are crucial as they lay the groundwork for the finer details that will propel your career forward. As we dive into the six key decisions, we challenge you to deeply consider what truly excites you about your work, where you see yourself thriving, and how you envision your ideal work-life balance. From determining the exact role that sparks joy and excitement to selecting an ideal location and defining your preferred work schedule, each decision is aimed at aligning your career with your personal life and goals.  We also delve into envisioning the transformation you seek in your life post-transition, setting realistic compensation expectations, and establishing a timeline for making your dream job a reality. This episode is not just about finding a new job; it's about crafting a career that brings fulfillment, balance, and joy into your life. By making these key decisions upfront, you're not only setting the direction for your job search but also for the life you want to lead. MASTERCLASS https://www.tracybingaman.com/masterclass  SEINT BEAUTY https://msha.ke/alissanicole9?fbclid=PAAaYZsKVGamOLY4HbnwqNVG27kBiaiT9ZCaI5MNt0WCNyvCxyihCqBUyAa-Q_aem_AexD9TAxozx50xDJRrpCFFzFiXVQYvxbZtMWUjoQlYnYikSO6IKVqVkvIJlReqvnERQ PROMISED LAND MEATS https://promisedlandmeats.com/   COACHING 1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate  FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call   LINKS EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/ ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support
253: [UNICORN] Direct Primary Care - The Future of Healthcare?
Apr 4 2024
253: [UNICORN] Direct Primary Care - The Future of Healthcare?
When you graduated PA school and started working your first job as a PA-C, were you surprised by the significant role insurance companies played in dictating how you can treat your patients? Do you feel frustrated by our current healthcare system and how it focuses more on sick patients than on keeping patients healthy? Do you spend most of your time as a Primary Care PA completing insurance prior authorizations and fighting what seems like a never-ending battle to actually care for your patients? Well look no further. My guest today is PA Julia Harris, who is here to explain all about the Direct Primary Care model of healthcare. Now that she works in Direct Primary Care, Julia doesn’t need to worry about insurance companies dictating how much time she can spend with her patients or what visits and treatments will be reimbursed. Julia can focus on what really matters in medicine and why she became a PA in the first place - helping patients become the healthiest versions of themselves. Julia can focus on wellness and creating real connections with her patients.  Listen in to learn more about Direct Primary Care and how it could be the new face of healthcare. SPONSORS Beat Burnout and Build Wealth Masterclass REGISTER HERE: www.tracybingaman.com/masterclass PROMISED LAND MEATS promisedlandmeats.com ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING https://www.advancedpracticeplanning.com/ COACHING ⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠  ⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠   LINKS EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog ⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠ ⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support
251: [UNICORN] How to Discuss Weight and Improve Nutrition with Patients
Mar 21 2024
251: [UNICORN] How to Discuss Weight and Improve Nutrition with Patients
Let’s face it - PA school didn’t prepare us for in-depth, detailed discussions about nutrition with our patients. Formal nutrition training is profoundly lacking in medical school and PA school. We’re told to recommend lifestyle modifications to our patients, but then move on to the next lesson. How do we cross this divide so that we can provide our patients with the support, education, and resources that they need? That’s where today’s guest comes in! Colleen Sloan is a PA and Registered Dietician. She explains the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist and when it’s beneficial to refer patients to a registered dietician. Colleen goes into detail on how PAs can address weight and nutrition in an office visit, including questions to ask both your adult and pediatric patients. Listen in to hear the dos and don’ts of how to respectfully cover a very sensitive topic. As a bonus, Colleen also gives us actionable tips on how we as busy clinicians can improve our own nutrition.  SPONSORS Beat Burnout & Build Wealth Masterclass https://tracybingaman.com/masterclass ADVANCED SCOPE www.advancedscopetalent.com ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING https://www.advancedpracticeplanning.com/ COACHING ⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠  ⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠   LINKS CONNECT WITH COLLEEN Exam Room Nutrition Podcast  Instagram @examroomnutrition Website https://www.examroomnutrition.com Email www.examroomnutrition@gmail.com ⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support
250: [WORK] From Burnout to Thriving: Navigating Career Sustainability in Healthcare
Mar 14 2024
250: [WORK] From Burnout to Thriving: Navigating Career Sustainability in Healthcare
Tackle the critical and often overlooked topic of career sustainability versus burnout in the healthcare sector. How healthcare professionals can shift from the brink of burnout to a path of long-term career fulfillment and sustainability.  With the alarming rates of professional exhaustion affecting 60-90% of healthcare providers, it's time to spotlight the brighter side of the coin: career sustainability. It’s not just about survival; it's about thriving in your healthcare career by fostering resilience, balance, and satisfaction. Burnout is characterized by feelings of exhaustion, disillusionment, and overwhelm, but career sustainability offers a lifeline. It's about creating a career that is resilient, rewarding, and aligned with your values, interests, and strengths.  To guide you on this journey, we introduce the Clinician Career Sustainability Quiz [https://www.tracybingaman.com/sustainability], a tool designed to help you assess your current career trajectory and identify steps towards sustainability. We cover ten critical questions that delve into aspects of job enjoyment, schedule flexibility, growth opportunities, health, pay, workplace culture, and more. This episode provides actionable insights and strategies to help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities for growth, ensuring your career not only sustains you but allows you to flourish. CLINICIAN SUSTAINABILITY QUIZ https://www.tracybingaman.com/sustainability  SEINT BEAUTY https://msha.ke/alissanicole9?fbclid=PAAaYZsKVGamOLY4HbnwqNVG27kBiaiT9ZCaI5MNt0WCNyvCxyihCqBUyAa-Q_aem_AexD9TAxozx50xDJRrpCFFzFiXVQYvxbZtMWUjoQlYnYikSO6IKVqVkvIJlReqvnERQ PROMISED LAND MEATS https://promisedlandmeats.com/   COACHING 1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate  FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call   LINKS EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/ ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support
249: [MONEY] Student Loan Repayment - Everything You Need to Know
Mar 7 2024
249: [MONEY] Student Loan Repayment - Everything You Need to Know
Today on the podcast I get to welcome back PA Kristin Burton to share her financial expertise on all things student loans. Kristin is the founder of Strive Coaching, where she teaches medical professionals how to achieve financial independence and money literacy.  Kristin and I take a deep dive into the various options that exist on repaying student loans, including what to consider in the short term and the long term. We discuss the best methods for repayment as well as how to prioritize paying off your student loans with your other money goals, like retirement, travel, and kids’ college savings.  Listen in to learn what you need to think about when choosing a student loan repayment option as well as to hear some actionable tips on how to set and achieve your own financial goals. Kristin’s Previous Episode: 168 - Stop Making These Mistakes When It Comes to Investing Tracy and Dan’s personal money management inside their marriage and family: Episode 182: 10 Years Married to One Crazy PA Episode 35: Our Personal Approach to Managing Money in Marriage  Core Value Curator: https://www. tracybingaman.com/values The Automatic Millionaire: Read the Book (affiliate link) Listen to the Audiobook SPONSORS ADVANCED SCOPE www.advancedscopetalent.com ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING https://www.advancedpracticeplanning.com/ BEAT BURNOUT AND BUILD WEALTH MASTERCLASS https://tracybingaman.com/masterclass COACHING ⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠  ⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠   LINKS CONNECT WITH KRISTIN: IG: www.instagram.com/strivewithkristin WEBSITE: www.strivewithkristin.com EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog ⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠ TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support
248: [MONEY] Emergency Fund 101 - Back to Financial Basics
Feb 29 2024
248: [MONEY] Emergency Fund 101 - Back to Financial Basics
What is an emergency fund? Who needs funds set aside for job loss, injury, or emergencies? How much money do I need in my emergency fund? Where is the best place to keep emergency funds? A money market? A high yield savings account? And do I really need an emergency fund? Yes, you definitely should have emergency savings as both a priority in your financial life and a short-term money goal. Aim to have at least 3 months of expenses saved in the next 2-6 months. MASTERCLASS LINK https://www.tracybingaman.com/masterclass SPONSORS SEINT BEAUTY https://msha.ke/alissanicole9?fbclid=PAAaYZsKVGamOLY4HbnwqNVG27kBiaiT9ZCaI5MNt0WCNyvCxyihCqBUyAa-Q_aem_AexD9TAxozx50xDJRrpCFFzFiXVQYvxbZtMWUjoQlYnYikSO6IKVqVkvIJlReqvnERQ PROMISED LAND MEATS https://promisedlandmeats.com/   COACHING 1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate  FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call   LINKS EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/ ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/  emergency fund, financial freedom, financial independence, healthcare, job loss, injury, savings, money market, high yield savings account, short-term money goal, expenses, Seint Beauty, coaching, negotiation, consultation,Tracy Bingaman, Personal finance, financial planning, budgeting, savings goals, emergency savings, financial stability, wealth management, financial security, risk management, investment, retirement planning, financial literacy, money management, financial well-being. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support
247: [UNICORN] Stop Asking for Permission: Think Bigger and Bolder
Feb 22 2024
247: [UNICORN] Stop Asking for Permission: Think Bigger and Bolder
On today’s podcast, I have the honor of speaking with former president of AAPA and current CMO and VP of Clinical Affairs of AAPA, Jennifer Orozco. We discuss advocacy, making an impact, and how to get a seat at the table.  Jenn stresses the importance of removing barriers to PA practice because healthcare can’t afford to keep these barriers. PAs are experts in their fields and need to share their knowledge, experience and expertise with policy makers and those in leadership making decisions. Every PA has a powerful voice, and Jenn outlines ways in which we can start taking action today.  We don’t need to ask for permission to share our ideas or opinions. We need to think bigger than just our own clinic and our own hospital system. We need to be bold in sharing our expertise so that we can make positive changes in healthcare.  Press play to hear inspiration and a call to action so that we can keep moving the PA profession and the American healthcare system forward in a positive direction.  SPONSORS ADVANCED SCOPE www.advancedscopetalent.com ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING https://www.advancedpracticeplanning.com/ COACHING ⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠  ⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠   LINKS CONNECT WITH JENNIFER: AAPA Website: https://www.aapa.org/ Jennifer’s email: jorozco@aapa.org EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog ⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠ ⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support
246: [WORK] 4 Strategies to INSULATE Yourself From Work to Fully UNPLUG and Live Today
Feb 15 2024
246: [WORK] 4 Strategies to INSULATE Yourself From Work to Fully UNPLUG and Live Today
Your inbasket (or your email inbox)... whether you love it, hate it, or love to hate it, it’s a part of practicing medicine in the 21st century. Listen, we know that technology can make taking care of patients easier, but it also can mean that we are constantly feeling distracted by all the pings and dings of our devices. As we launch into a new year, it’s important to see how our boundaries are doing. Are these boundaries effective to keep work at work and let us focus on and live our lives outside the bounds of working?  In this episode I’ll share what I’ve realized and share 4 practical strategies to leave work (yes, even charting and inbasket messages) at work so that YOU can create a healthy, clear and enforceable boundary. Press play to get started.  PA Pay One Sheet www.tracybingaman.com/one BURNOUT RISK ASSESSMENT tracybingaman.com/burnout-quiz 10 Things I Did to Slash My Screen Time By 40% https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fulfilled-the-podcast/id1534076810?i=1000509666541  COACHING 1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate  FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call   LINKS EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support
245: [UNICORN] Finding Fulfillment Inside and Outside of Clinical Medicine
Feb 8 2024
245: [UNICORN] Finding Fulfillment Inside and Outside of Clinical Medicine
Do you feel fulfilled as a PA? Do you feel lost or like you’re not in the right place? Did you previously love your job as a PA, but now it feels mundane? Are you looking for more than just your clinical work? You’re in the right place! Tune into my conversation with PA Mike Asbach to hear about how you can find fulfillment both inside and outside your clinical role as a PA.  Mike discusses how he branched out into industry consulting to diversify not only his streams of income but also his cognitive load. He also discusses the value he’s found from obtaining his DMSc degree. Mike dives into the core components of wellness and how we can apply them to not only caring better for our patients, but also caring better for ourselves as medical providers.  If you love medicine, but want something more than seeing patients in 15 minute time slots, or if you feel lost and are looking for a sense of purpose and fulfillment, press play to hear step by step recommendations on how you can find meaning again in your work and career.  SPONSORS ADVANCED SCOPE www.advancedscopetalent.com ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING https://www.advancedpracticeplanning.com/ COACHING ⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠  ⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠   LINKS CONNECT WITH MIKE: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-asbach/ White Coats of the Round Table: https://whitecoatsoftheroundtable.com/ EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog ⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠ ⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support