Deep in the depths of healthcare burnout, I did something completely off the wall and purchased a season pass to our local ski mountain. That choice? It saved me!

Learn the importance of a hobby and movement in your journey to heal your healthcare burnout!

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Going part-time sounds amazing—until you realize how many mistakes can trip you up. If you don’t approach this transition strategically, you could end up with a lower income, frustrated employer, and the same workload you had before.

In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest mistakes clinicians make when going part-time—and, most importantly, how to avoid them. Whether you’re worried about finances, employer pushback, or setting boundaries, this episode will help you make the transition smoothly and successfully.

📅 Want to make sure you don’t fall into these mistakes? Book a Part-Time Pivot Call—let’s map out your plan together. Link in the show notes!

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Did you know you can specialize when you work in primary care? As a surgical PA, I’ve worked in various surgical subspecialities, but the concept of primary care subspecialities was brand new to me. My guest today, Alex Childs, shares his story of specializing in pharmacogenetics as a primary care PA.  

Alex is a PA with a Doctor of Medical Science degree working in family medicine in Utah. Alex’s doctorate research focused on implementing genetic testing in primary care. In practice, he has done this with hereditary cancer risk testing and pharmacogenetic testing. 

In today’s episode, Alex shares what he loves about working in primary care and gives actionable tips on how to thrive as a primary care provider. Alex also explained what the heck pharmacogenetics is and how he uses it to provide high quality care and early interventions with his patients. He also describes how he began working as an medical science liaison (MSL) in industry while still working as a family medicine PA. 

I think my favorite part of our discussion was talking about how every medical provider can get their joy back when it comes to practicing medicine. Press play to learn how to find your passion for medicine again if you’ve been feeling burned out. 

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REFERENCES

1. Fred HL, Scheid MS. Physician burnout: causes, consequences, and (?) cures. Tex Heart Inst J. 2018;45(4):198-202. doi:10.14503/THIJ-18-6842

2. Samuel D. Who Are Medical Science Liaisons? THE MSL. March 27, 2020. Accessed February 3, 2025. https://themsljournal.com/article/who-are-medical-science-liaisons/

3. Carrau D, Janis JE. Physician burnout: solutions for individuals and organizations. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021;9(2):e3418. doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000003418

CONNECT WITH ALEX

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-childs-565b4884

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Keywords: Pharmacogenetic testing, Hereditary cancer risk testing, PA career growth, Primary care subspecialties, Doctor of Medical Science PA, Physician assistant career paths, PA industry jobs, PA professional development, Genetic testing in medicine, How to thrive as a primary care PA.

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Feeling overworked but scared to ask for fewer clinical days? I’ve been there.

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I went from a 5-day plus workweek to a 4-day workweek to 3 days—without losing financial stability or career growth. I’ll walk you through how I structured my proposal, overcame objections, and made it easy for my employer to say YES.

📅 Want help making this happen for yourself? Book a Part-Time Pivot Call, and let’s build your strategy together. Link in the show notes!

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Are you a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)? If you’re not, you should be! Not only does your membership help support our national academy, advancing legislation and improving practice for PAs across the country, but AAPA offers a variety of benefits to its members!

My guests today, Kelsey King & Laura Burch, both work at AAPA and are here to share the newest AAPA member benefits as well as shine a light on some of the lesser-known benefits. 

Kelsey is the Assistant Director of Career Products and Services at AAPA. She is responsible for Career Central, AAPA's home base for the information and resources that practicing PAs and future PAs need to navigate every step of their career journey, from PA school to retirement. Laura is the Senior Director of Membership Products and Experience at AAPA, where she is responsible for ensuring that the different offerings of AAPA are of value and interest to PAs.

I am so excited to share a behind the scenes look at what AAPA offers to its members. I hope you take action today to utilize these benefits and get the most out of your membership. 

SPONSORS

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RESOURCES

AAPA website: aapa.org

Career Central: aapa.org/career-central 

PA Job Source: aapa.org/pajobsource

Mentor Match: huddle.aapa.org/mentormatch/getting-started

CONNECT WITH KELSEY & LAURA

Kelsey: [email protected]

Laura: [email protected]

COACHING

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Feeling stuck in long hours and endless burnout?I’ve been there. During the pandemic, I was working 60-hour weeks, exhausted and overwhelmed, with no clue how to reclaim my time. But over time, I transitioned from full-time tojust 24 hours a week across three days—without sacrificing my income or career growth. And today, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I did it.

If you’re dreaming ofmore time, more balance, and more control over your career, this episode is for you.Book aPart-Time Pivot Call with me, and let’s map out your transition together. And if you’re ready fora step-by-step roadmap and a supportive community, joinThe Pathway to Part-Time Coaching Program—spots are limited!

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Ever wonder what life could look like if you weren’t working full-time? This week, I got to take my kids to their well-checkwithout rushing from clinic, train for my Ironman, ski three days, and have unhurried coffee chats with my husband—all because I work part-time. These are the moments I used to miss when I was drowning in long hours, late-night charting, and constant exhaustion. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s possible when you take control of your schedule.

If you’re feeling stuck in a job that takes more than it gives, it’s time to rethink what’s possible. Email me at[email protected] and tell meone thing you’d do this week if you worked part-time. And if you’re ready to make this shift for yourself,join us inside the Pathway to Part-Time Coaching Program—spots are limited, and we’re starting soon! Link is in the show notes.

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Are you interested in taking on more leadership roles in your job? Do you want to become a leader in your clinic or department or hospital system? If becoming a leader is something you’re interested in taking on or looking forward to as a step in growing your career, this episode is for you!

My guest today is Stacey Becker, the Director of APPs at Endeavor Health in suburban Chicago. From working clinically in neurosurgery and oncology, Dr. Becker has now moved into operational leadership. She has held a variety of leadership positions in the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology, the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants, and the American Academy of Physician Associates. Dr. Becker shares how she moved from a clinical PA position into a leadership role.

In today’s episode, Dr. Becker explains the difference between clinical and operational leadership, how a doctoral degree affected her career, and how to create a pathway to leadership for yourself within your own organization. We also discuss one of my most favorite topics - work-life balance and giving yourself grace. 

Press play to learn how you can break into leadership and start making a difference!

SPONSORS

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CONNECT WITH STACEY

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-becker-02030013/

COACHING

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Thinking of transitioning from full-time clinical work to a part-time schedule without sacrificing your income, career prospects, or work-life balance?

If you’re feeling the weight of burnout, long hours, and constant patient demands, this episode is for you. I’ve been there—working 60+ hours a week, teetering on the edge of exhaustion, and missing out on life. Now? I work 24 clinical hours a week, have increased my income by over 60%, and have reclaimed my time and energy.

If you’re considering reducing your hours, transitioning roles, or making a strategic shift, these five steps will help you make the leap with confidence and financial security.

LINKS:

PART-TIME GUIDE https://tracybingaman.com/part-time

1-ON-1 PART-TIME COACHING CALL https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/part-time-provider

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SPONSORS:

AAPA CAREER CENTRAL: https://aapa.org/career-central 

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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  

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Neonatal PA? Have you dreamed of working in the NICU but don’t know where to start? My guest today is here to answer all those questions and more!

Lex Mastro is a Neonatal PA and currently the Division of Newborn Medicine Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor and Associate Director of the Advanced Practice Provider Neonatology Fellowship Program. After graduating PA school, Lex initially worked in a surgical subspeciality but then found a passion for neonatology. She completed a postgraduate neonatology fellowship program and has since worked in a variety of NICU settings. 

In today’s episode, Lex discusses the value of postgraduate fellowship programs and how to decide if one is right for you. We also discuss how to become comfortable as a provider in complex, high risk situations as well as the importance of emotional intelligence. Lex and I also talk about how providers can improve healthcare access and address healthcare disparities so that we can provide better care to our patients. 

I’m excited to share this episode so you can learn not only what it’s like to be a NICU PA, but also how to improve your own practice, whatever specialty that may be. 

SPONSORS

AAPA Job Source: aapa.org/pajobsource

Freed AI [DISCOUNT CODE: PA50] https://www.getfreed.ai

CONNECT WITH LEX

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-lex-mastro-712095341

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 

COACHING

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