If you've spent years caring for patients as a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician associate (PA)—a profession many employers still refer to as physician assistants—you've probably wondered what other career paths might be available outside traditional clinical practice.
For many advanced practice providers, the thought arrives quietly. It might happen after another evening spent finishing documentation, following a particularly demanding week on call, or during a conversation with a former colleague who now works in medical affairs, healthcare technology, clinical education, or leadership.
