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.
Resources by Competency Domain
IPEC Core Competencies for Interprofessional Colloborative Practice
A set of competencies to promote interprofessional collaborative practice.
Mastering Change Management in Healthcare
An article about the drivers for change management, challenges to implementing change in healthcare, and principles of effective change management.
Clinical Ladders for Retaining and Promoting PAs
This article describes clinical ladders and their implicaitons, as well as methods for creating and developing a clinical ladder.
PA and APRN Shared Governance Council
An article about a shared PA/APRN Council that allows these clinicians to raise a collective voice on issues that are unique to their practice and to implement meaningful solutions, thus improving the quality of their work environment and clinician satisfaction.
Link between Human Resource Management Practices and Performance in Healthcare
This article discusses the role and importance of of human resources as a change agent in the organizational change process.
Developing the Next Generation of PA Leaders to Advance DEI and Health Equity
Learn practical tips that effect change and improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts to creating a pathway forward for the next generation of healthcare leaders.
The Art of Active Listening
A video to help you master the art of active listening, which is defined as active, noncompetitive, and two-way interaction.
NIH Emotional Wellness Toolkit
The National Institutes of Health Emotional Wellness Toolkit provides evidence-based tips for living well and improving health.
The Development of a Visual Dashboard Report to Assess Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Financial and Clinical Productivity
An article about the use of data analytics to achieve operational efficiencies and track financial productivity of PAs and NPs.
Clinical Informatics for PAs – A primer
Clinical Informatics is the field that promotes understanding, integration and application of information technology in healthcare settings. This course will show you how informatics has grown as a discipline with the changes in Health Information… more
Diplomacy Works – Understanding Political Savviness in Organizational Leadership
Anecdotes, jokes, and even social media memes poke fun at the concept of politics at work, but all jokes aside, there is evidence-based proof that politics in healthcare organizational leadership exists. From funding projects to… more
Enhancing Your APP Seat at the Leadership Table
Congratulations you are an Advanced Practice Provider leader! How do you elevate your role beyond just a seat at the table? This talk will review key strategies for personal leadership development and building a coalition… more
Leading Effectively in Conflict: Mindful & Relational Strategies
Conflict is normal within teams and provides an opportunity for creativity and growth. Approaching challenges and differences with mindfulness will empower us as leaders to engage effectively. We will explore the 5 fundamental conflict engagement… more
An Inpatient PA Staffing Model for a Community Hospital
An article demonstrating that a 3:1 PA-physician team showed equal to superior outcomes compared with a physician-only hospitalist model.
Core Competencies and Resources for Public Health Professionals
Explore knowledge and ​skills needed for the practice of public health.
Change Management: Why It’s So Important, and So Challenging, in Health Care Environments
An article about the importance and challenges of change management in healthcare.
SWOT Analysis
An article about a SWOT analysis and its value in strategic planning.