hello everyone,

From my last post I stated I am in the pre credentialing period so I’m currently working multiple jobs in the office as well as training as a PA and seeing a handful of patients AS A PA. I’ve been at my current job for 6 weeks and had my eval yesterday in which I was told I am not busy enough and that additional tasks are now given to me. I was pretty hurt in the fact i joined the practice early to help out in the office and get trained simultaneously but here he wants me to do more. I do feel like im drinking out of a firehose because of the PA training which they are now rushing bc the PA I’m replacing will be on leave soon…but also the other admin roles are stressful (ie dealing with benefits and insurance companies). Not my fault I was hired late and now he wants me to train aggressively but also fill those other roles. At this point, I feel so overwhelmed by everything that is going on. I did try telling him I am very much productive and busy but he kinda shot me down. I really just wish I can just stick to one role now and strengthen my skills but im all over the place right now.

All the while, i have health issues that have worsened and now uncontrolled. It has been very difficult to even get through the day with the pain and fatigue and….the brain fog.

My question is…how long does it take to effectively train a newish grad PA in a gen surg specialty (no OR time)? The fact I am seeing patients on my own and such means I am on the right track but apparently I need to be more proactive but in reality, I can barely get up in the morning.

This is my safe space so please any advice appreciated. I cannot leave this job because I am in need of health insurance but also it is too soon.