PA Side Hustle Paying $300+/hr with No Patients

If you’re a PA who’s curious about non-clinical income (or you’ve wondered if there’s a real path out of full-time clinical work) this episode is your starting point.Kristin sits down with Susan Ferrero, a PA with 20 years of experience who built a full-time career in medical-legal consulting through expert witness work and behind-the-scenes case review for attorneys. She also sits on the board for the American Association of PAs in Legal Medicine.Inside, you’ll hear:What expert witness work actually is (and what attorneys hire you to do)The difference between testifying as an expert vs behind-the-scenes medical record reviewRealistic hourly rate ranges for PAs and what affects pricingWhether you need to be practicing clinically to qualify (and why it varies)How attorneys find experts (directories vs LinkedIn vs cold outreach)How to market yourself without sounding “salesy” (and why your CV + LinkedIn matter)Other medical-legal lanes beyond malpractice (personal injury, criminal defense, fact witness)If you want a plan for building non-clinical income without guessing, coaching is your next best step. We’ll help you map a strategy that fits your goals, your timeline, and your current clinical reality. Book a call with the Millionaires in Medicine Team here: [COACHING LINK]Links & Resources📌 Book a call with the MiM Team: https://www.millionairesinmedicine.com/coachSusan’s website: medlawpa.com Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ferrero-pa-c-66100b19/ Organizations / directories mentioned:Expert Institute directory: https://www.expertinstitute.com/resources/expert-witness-directory/ APALM: https://www.apalm.net/ Guest BioSusan Ferrero is a physician assistant with 20 years of experience across multiple specialties, including emergency medicine, orthopedics, and urgent care. She left clinical practice two years ago to found Ferrero Medical Consulting, a firm that specializes in interpreting healthcare records for legal professionals and clarifying the medical aspects of their cases. She currently works full-time as a medical-legal consultant and is passionate about mentoring other PAs interested in this type of work.DisclaimerThe Millionaires in Medicine Show is for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared is not intended as medical, legal, financial, or investment advice and should not be relied upon as such.