PA Administrators

PAs in administration utilize leadership and management competencies above and beyond their clinical skill set to positively affect patient care; they are aspiring or current experts in the business of medicine, revenue cycle management, quality improvement, health information technology, and compliance. AAPA supports PA administrators by offering opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge.

Competencies for PAs in Healthcare Administration

PA administrators should demonstrate competence in all areas of administration, including six domains of competencies: leadership, communication and interprofessional relationships, PA professional practice and advocacy, healthcare environment, business skills and principles, and education and academic development.

The 2023 set of PA administrator competencies serves as guidance for individual PAs, health systems, educators, and others who promote the development of administrative skills.

Explore the competencies, competency domains, and resources to develop administrative skills.

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PA Wellness

At AAPA, we’re here to support your PA well-being and fight PA burnout by ensuring your emotional, physical, social, workplace, and societal well-being.

What is Continuous Improvement?

An article about what continuous improvement is and how to include it in company culture.

Emerging Practices and Strategies for Onboarding

An article about the role of onboarding for PAs and NPs.

Program Content of Onboarding Programs

An article summarizing content areas that may provide a starting point for organizations designing onboarding programs.

Credentialing, Privileging, and Assessing PA Competency (FPPE & OPPE)

Sample Core and Specialty Privileges for PAs

Guide to Reading and Understanding Financial Statements

A beginner’s guide to reading and understanding financial statements.

Blueprint for Addressing Physician Assistant Well-being and Burnout

The goal of the Blueprint for Addressing PA Well-Being and Burnout is to provide a brief overview of what is currently known about PA burnout and well-being, and more importantly, provide an enduring framework for increasing PA engagement at work and improving the well-being of the profession.

Administrative Factors in Onboarding Programs

This article describes administrative factors that should be considered when designing an onboarding program for PAs and NPs.

Mentor Match Volunteers

Facilitate the professional growth in others while developing your communication skills as a mentor.

Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

An article about continuous improvement to improve quality and outcomes.

Becoming the Self-Aware Self-Advocate

Contracts, negotiations, promotions or job changes, your professional life isn’t just about patient care. In this course, we will guide you through how to find your voice in salary and position negotiations, navigate the waters… more

The Importance of Communication in Your PA Career

Here, I’d like to suggest some ways of improving communication at work, with the goal of greater vitality, presence, and connection to colleagues and patients.

Leadership and Advocacy Summit

Join your PA and PA student colleagues in the nation’s capital to learn about key developments facing the profession, association management, leadership best practices, and advocacy skill-building. You’ll even have the opportunity to meet with Congressional legislators.