Thanks BostonFNP and BlueDevil. That's a good point about capitated patients and I will make sure to ask. I recognize that it takes quite some time to be profitable (i.e., pull in greater revenue for...
Are there any particular questions to ask a prospective employer regarding productivity bonus? I'm excited that this is even a possibility as this is the first time it has ever been discussed! Bonus...
"Honestly, I'm a little Meanypants myself for stupid stuff. Do not wake me up at 2am because you haven't pooped in 2 days. Do not. You will poop your pants when I'm done with you, so there is the...
Wow, thank you everyone for the detailed information and accompanying references! It appears that there may be some gray area / leeway here for AWV courtesy of CMS. I also didn't realize the regs...
I'm guessing BlueDevil you likely make a nice salary and may have some higher rank in your practice, and therefore can have those call "rules" in place. If I in the past had come across like that on...
It was mentioned in passing to me by a private practice. The physician feels it is RN capable work. The particulars related to billing I have no idea about. Obviously the practice would want to get...
Request the opinions of any NPs working in primary care who are performing call as part of their duties. Is there any room to negotiate days off or compensation for taking a whole weekend of call plus...
It doesn't hurt your chances to apply to more than one position. People move for federal jobs all the time. If you are deemed qualified by demonstrating the specialized experience listed in the...
As a new grad, my full-time take home pay was $1,079 weekly (all from taxes taken out - no benefits deductions). The gross was $1539. Had there been benefits it would have been lower. Subtract normal...
new_horizons555 replied to new_horizons555's topic in Advanced Practice
My advise is to be humble but be smart about your decision on where to work because whether for 65 grand or 80 grand or higher, know that you will work your butt off as an NP for any practice -...
new_horizons555 replied to new_horizons555's topic in Advanced Practice
The latest update on my job situation is that when I almost walked away from the offer last week, the physician with the higher salary offer raised his offer to $10,000 more! It was obvious that he...
Currently receiving offers as a new grad FNP in family practices (wealthy areas and poor areas) for $60,000 to 70,000 salary (non hourly rate) with poor benefits/bonuses in Philly and surrounding...
That's great! Congrats!!! It sounds like things are really coming together nicely for your new career. Is your salary / hourly higher now as full-time or equivalent? During the part-time period did...
Thanks Jeanette for your response! I haven't been offered a position yet (still waiting to hear back on that particular one) so I'm remaining cautious but want to be prepared for future interviews...