The Transformative Power of Coaching for Physician Assistants

During one of my clinical rotations in PA school, coaching was introduced as part of the curriculum. Initially skeptical, I was

Unmasking the Shadows: Recognizing and Understanding the Signs of Substance Use Disorder

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“From Struggle to Strength: A Nurse’s Journey of Triumph Over Substance Use Disorder”

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Prescription for Renewal: A Physician Assistant’s Journey to Healing Through Backpacking

Over the past 10 years, I have spent time camping and backpacking throughout much of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. I

Are you an emotional eater? 5 tips for healthcare providers dealing with burnout and stress

It’s been another long day at work and I’m feeling more overwhelmed and exhausted than ever. I can’t help but wonder if

When is it time to consult with a career coach?

Here is a question to consider: Are you feeling burned out? In my work with PAs on career issues, I’ve found that

Never Give Up: Maria Heavel’s fight to beat breast cancer

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True Efficiency: A Tale of Balancing Work and Rest

The story of the “Two Lumberjacks” is a simple yet indelible tale that often bounces around in my mind when I

Frazzled and Burned out? PA mom Tracy finally decided to trust her intuition and follow her dream

Meet Tracy Hi, I’m Tracy Bingaman. I’m a multi-passionate woman who loves faith, finances, freedom, and fun. I spend my days working

When Breast Cancer interrupts your life: An interview with Maria Heavel

I recently had the opportunity to meet Maria Heavel in the craziest of ways. I was selling some pink shoes on Facebook

You have control of your health and quality of life: Start today!

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My break-up with Alcohol: Finding my way back home

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Mark Johnson, PA-C

Emergency Medicine/Hospital Medicine PA, Career Coach, CDI Consultant, Career Coach, Blogger, Leadership Consultant

Hi! I’m Mark!

I’m a practicing ER and HM Physician Assistant who understands the struggles you face everyday in your practice.

Can anyone say BURNOUT?

Yes, I’ve been there. I created this website to help you and your colleagues navigate the waters of healthcare as we know it TODAY.

I have a passion to help people address the issues we are facing today: burnout, increasing patient loads, overwhelming EHR documentation, difficulty balancing family and work–all during a time of decreasing reimbursement and hospitals struggling with staffing shortages and a lack of available hospital beds.

Thankfully, there is hope.

My blog is a collaboration of articles written by healthcare experts and others who are able to share their personal experiences to help us address these issues.

Thank you for joining us!

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