EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 51 MIN
Physician Assistant to Practice Owner: How She Did It
from You Are the Magic You're Waiting For · host Kristin Hartjes
What happens when a Physician Assistant gets tired of 20-minute appointments and decides to build something better?In this conversation, I sit down with Adrian Thompson, PA-C, who left traditional medicine to start her own telehealth practice — and hasn't looked back.We cover:-Healthcare burnout and why so many practitioners are at a breaking point-Transitioning from traditional medicine to private practice-Insurance vs. cash-based models — what actually makes sense-Telemedicine, location independence, and what that looks like in real life-Marketing a medical practice without feeling salesy-Building confidence as a healthcare entrepreneurOne thing Adrian said that really stood out: she got to a point where she couldn't give good care in 20-minute appointments anymore. If you've ever felt that way, this conversation is for you.Whether you're a Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, or health coach thinking about building something more independent — this is the conversation you didn't know you needed.📖 Free Ebook: Not sure who you're meant to help or what to offer? Grab my ebook to get clear on your ideal client and your signature offering → https://kristinhartjes.com/idealclientworkbook🔗 Work With Me: Ready to build your own business that actually works? Find out more about working with me → https://kristinhartjes.com/work-with-me/🔗 Connect with Adrienne: Website: https://vidawomenshealth.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569757798559Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vida_womenshealthEmail: [email protected]:0:00 - Meet Adrian: PA Who Built Her Own Practice1:27 - When Life Forces a Career Pivot4:23 - The Burnout That Changed Everything5:39 - How She Actually Started Vita Telehealth10:30 - Insurance or Cash? What Really Happened14:22 - Why She Went All-In on Cash-Based Care19:13 - The State Where PAs Can Practice Independently22:56 - What Every PA Needs to Know About Licensing25:52 - Virtual Practice... But Missing Something30:07 - How She Gets Clients Without Social Media38:26 - The Confidence No One Can Give You
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What happens when a Physician Assistant gets tired of 20-minute appointments and decides to build something better? In this conversation, I sit down with Adrian Thompson, PA-C, who left traditional medicine to start her own telehealth practice — and hasn't looked back. We cover: -Healthcare burnout and why so many practitioners are at a breaking point -Transitioning from traditional medicine to private practice -Insurance vs. cash-based models — what actually makes sense -Telemedicine, loca...
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