Can You REALLY Make $150K+ & Take 26 Weeks Off as a PA or NP?

Wonder what it's like to work in the hospital as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner? This video gives you the real inside scoop on hospital medicine! I interview Clinton Billhorn, an experienced hospitalist PA, who shares everything - from daily schedules and patient loads to salary ranges and work-life balance. You'll discover there are actually several different types of hospitalist jobs, plus you'll learn about the schedule that gives you 26 weeks off per year! Watch to learn: • What a typical day looks like (rounding vs admitting shifts) • How many patients you'll handle (spoiler: it's not what you think!) • The real schedule breakdown - 7 on, 7 off • Salary expectations for hospitalist PAs and NPs • Why some providers love this specialty while others struggle • Unexpected challenges and amazing benefits • Personality traits that help you succeed *Perfect for:* • Physician Assistants / Physician Associates and Nurse Practitioners considering a career change • New graduates exploring specialty options • Anyone curious about inpatient medicine Whether you're burned out in primary care or just starting your career, this honest conversation reveals what hospital medicine is really like. No sugar-coating - just the facts about schedules, autonomy, procedures, difficult conversations, and why this PA loves coming to work. Ready to see if hospital medicine might be your next career move? Watch now and get the insider perspective you won't find anywhere else! #PhysicianAssistant #NursePractitioner #HospitalMedicine #Hospitalist #PACareer #NPCareer #MedicalCareers #TheMedicineCouch #InpatientMedicine #HealthcareCareers #physicianassociate Please Like 👍, Comment 💬, Subscribe ✅, and SHARE 🤳! 👀What video would YOU like to see on this channel?👀 Tell me in the comment section, or send me an email to [email protected]. Some of My Channel Playlists: Cool & Unusual PA/NP Jobs:    • Playlist   Gift & Product Guides:    • Playlist   PA & NP Opportunities Around the World:    • Global & Unique Practice   PANRE-LA:    • PANRE-LA   Professional PA Topics:    • Professional Survival Guide   Non-Clinical PA/NP Roles:    • Non-Clinical PA & NP Roles   Top Apps & Resources for PAs & NPs:    • Top Tools & CME Resources   Interviews with PAs & NPs in various medical specialties:    • Specialized Medical Care   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Hospital Medicine 01:02 Daily Life of a Hospitalist 04:10 Patient Count 07:31 Inpatient Responsibilities 09:15 Collaboration with Physicians 10:24 Schedule & Hours in Hospital Medicine 13:17 Procedures Hospitalist PAs/NPs Do 14:28 Challenges in Hospital Medicine 15:38 Things to Love About Hospital Medicine 25:06 Opportunities and Roles in Hospital Medicine 27:01 Best Personalities for Hospital Medicine 28:29 Compensation for PA/NP Hospitalists 29:26 The 7 on / 7 Off Schedule & PTO Welcome to my channel, The Medicine Couch, where I strive to help PAs & NPs craft a career they love by highlight all the possibilities open to us with our degrees. I do that by exploring all the medical specialties we can work in, finding cool & unusual jobs PAs & NPs can do, as well as discovering non-clinical roles for those ready to transition out of clinical practice! I also discuss professional topics and highlight resources that make your life better. If these are topics that interest you, then subscribe and become part of the Medicine Couch family! If you have an idea for a video or have questions, please email me at [email protected] Recording Gear: Camera: Sony ZV1 - https://amzn.to/3IFFFMd Elgato Prompter: https://amzn.to/4fjOz1w Microphone: MAONO PD300x - https://amzn.to/4ncWf8o Lights: Neewer 660 LED Video Light, 2 pk - https://amzn.to/49080aT NEEWER Upgrated Softbox Diffusers - https://amzn.to/4fjiqHm (These are Amazon affiliate links.) Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some of the links mentioned may be affiliate links where I may receive a commission. If you use a link, it will never cost you more money, but it can help support this channel and allow me to continue to bring you excellent videos like this one. So, thank you! #TheMedicineCouch #PACareer #NPCareer #physicianassistant

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