Don’t Settle in a “Saturated Mark...
Don’t Settle in a “Saturated Market”: Job Search + Negotiation for PAs/NPs
The Millionaires in Medicine Show by Kristin Burton, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-HM, CPAAPA
S1 · E4
Feb 24, 2026
39:10
Episode notes

A “saturated market” doesn’t mean you have to settle. And randomly applying on job boards usually isn’t the fastest path to a great offer.

In Episode 4, Kristin sits down with Brent Bargen from MyDermRecruiter to talk job search strategy, contract negotiation, and how clinicians can find better-fit roles (with better terms) in 2026.

Inside, you’ll hear

  • What the 2026 hiring market looks like and why demand is still strong for clinicians
  • How recruiters see jobs before they hit public job boards
  • The “non-negotiables” list to make before you apply anywhere
  • The compensation models that confuse clinicians most (and what to ask so you don’t get burned)
  • Non-compete red flags, including the language that quietly expands the radius
  • When it’s worth paying for contract review and what pricing typ ... 
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