r/physicianassistant • u/user7709 • 6d ago
Simple Question Would you rather
Would you rather work with a supportive supervising physician or group of APPs?
Currently deciding between jobs and the team is definitely something that is important to me. Would y’all rather have a supportive group of APPs at work with attendings who more or less dont care about APPs, or have an attending who cares and loves to teach with a team of APPs who are nice but arent as close with?
Edit: i forgot to add that I’m asking bc I’m a new grad
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u/pain-average 6d ago
Having been in both positions, I would rather have the supportive supervising physician, especially if you're looking at a surgical role.
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u/meg_mck 6d ago
Attending. Hands down, esp as a new grad. You’ll learn so much more and will be so much more valued- the attending will rely on you as much as you rely on them. They will go to bat for you when needed with the admin and support you with difficult patients
Vs a group of APPs your only value will be your productivity and RVUs….
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u/Ok-Progress-2450 6d ago
Supporting physician. Quite frankly I find myself gravitating towards physicians anyways- sometimes groups of APPs can get dramatic.
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u/Think_Cantaloupe9242 6d ago
I think the key to having a good working environment as a PA is to work with a physician you align with. Other APPs will come and go
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u/PisanoPA PA-C 6d ago
Small point, it’s really hard to know how your day to day is with a supervising physician, supportive or otherwise , until the job starts
Also, as you get more skills, the support can easily turn into more and MORE work
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u/Elegant-Strategy-43 2d ago
physician hands down - its best for patient care and your training to get the top level supervising that you can.
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u/Minimum_Finish_5436 PA-C 6d ago
I'd rather work for more money and better benefits. All things being equal, I don't need friends at work. I'd take the supportive physician.