Respected Colleagues,

The American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) is conducting its fourth bi-annual membership survey. We are asking all our community members to spend a few minutes filling out the questionnaire and help us create the most cumulative database in the field of physician advisors.

For our inaugural survey in 2017, we received 147 replies from 33 states. The numbers have gradually risen- in 2019 we received 170 replies from respondents in 39 states, while in 2021 we exceeded our target of 200 replies when we received 226 replies from physician advisors in 42 states. This year our goal is to reach 250 respondents- please make it happen!

Once the results are tabulated, we are certain this will produce the most updated, comprehensive analysis of our profession — one with numerous practical applications.

This year’s survey again consists of two parts. The first covers numerous aspects of our work, while the second addresses the health and wellbeing of our members. There are new, updated questions included in Part 1, with Part 2 being the same, so we can trend it. However, as you understand- to capture this information, we need your participation. So, please click the link and complete the survey — every reply is important!   

On behalf of the American College of Physician Advisors, thank you very much for your support!


Alvin Gore, MD
Member, ACPA BOD
Physician Advisor Survey Champion
Part I. Professional Work

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* What state do you work in? If several, please select your main work location. 

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* What other non-clinical credentials do you have? Select all that apply.

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* To whom do you report?

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* What is the ratio of FTE Physician Advisors to inpatient beds? For instance, 4 PAs at 0.5 FTE each = 2 FTE for 500-bed facility, OR 1 FTE: 250 beds

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* Do you still practice clinically?

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* What is your Physician Advisor program model?

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* How long have you been performing Physican Advisor duties?

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* What is your work setting as a Physician Advisor?

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* If you work remotely, do you foresee more onsite involvement with PHE ending?

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* What is the size of the staffed patient population you personally cover as a Physician Advisor?

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* What is your main employment arrangement?

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* What set-up describes you the best in your position of Physician Advisor?

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* If you work part-time, how many hours per week do you perform Physician Advisor duties?

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* If you are a full-time SALARIED HOSPITAL/SYSTEM  EMPLOYEE, what is your ANNUAL salary?

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* If you are a full-time EXTERNAL VENDOR EMPLOYEE, what is your ANNUAL salary?

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* If you are a part-time Physician Advisor, what is your HOURLY salary?

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* Has your annual or hourly salary increased since the last Survey in 2021?

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* If you receive a bonus, what is it based on?

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* If you do receive bonus, what % of your salary is it?

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* Which of these are your routine activities? Select all that apply.

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* What is your Peer-to-Peer (P2P) model? Please choose best reply:

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* How much are you involved with the Revenue Cycle (RC) work? Please choose best reply:

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* If you are involved in the Revenue Cycle, what are your duties? Select all that apply:

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* How is your performance/ROI measured?

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* What are the primary benefits of your joining ACPA? Select all that apply.

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* Are you aware of the ACPA Townhalls?

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* What is your preferred format for NPAC (National Physician Advisor Conference)?

Part II. Wellness/Social Media Survey
*This portion of survey includes questions from the Mini Z survey. The Mini Z was developed by Dr. Mark Linzer and team at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis. For more information please contact: mark.linzer@hcmed.org

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* Overall, I am satisfied with my current job:

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* I feel a great deal of stress because of my job:

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* Using your own definition of “burnout,” please select one of the answers below

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* My control over my workload is:

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* My professional values are well aligned with those of my department leaders:

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* What contributes the most to your feelings of burnout?

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* What social media do you use for professional activities (education, networking, etc)? Select all that apply.

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