Compensation models and earnings incongruities among dermatology physician assistants in Pennsylvania
Cynthia F. Griffith, Richard Froman, Hayden MiddletonBackground:
This study investigates compensation structures and earnings differentials among dermatology physician assistants (PAs), focusing on variations in compensation models.
Methods:
Data from a survey of 346 members of the Pennsylvania Dermatology PAs were analyzed. The primary objectives were to examine the relationship between collections and salary and assess variations in salary based on compensation models.
Results:
Our findings indicate a significant difference in earnings among dermatology PAs based on compensation models. Specifically, those under a production-based and salary-plus-bonus model demonstrated significantly higher earnings compared with their counterparts on salary alone.
Limitations:
Our cohort was localized to Pennsylvania. This constraint emphasizes the necessity for additional research to extrapolate findings to dermatology PAs in other states and nationally. Future investigations should also explore factors such as benefits offerings as part of a PA compensation package, not addressed in this study.
Conclusions:
This research contributes valuable insights into the compensation landscape of dermatology PAs, emphasizing the need for a more extensive examination of factors influencing earnings. The findings underscore the importance of considering compensation models when assessing the broader landscape of health care workforce economics.