Help! I am in need to hire NP or PA but I have absolutely no experience in working with them. I know that I should bill at 85% rate for pts they see. I also know that they are rather hot commodity these days. Doctors in my area tell me that NPs are making 80-90k with the spread depending on benefits. I am hiring not for my primary care office but for local psychiatric hospital where I am providing consult service - H&P, f/u. I am thinking paying per pt. Any ideas? Does 80-90 k sound right? I would appreciate any input.
