Each year, National PA Week provides an opportunity to honor the dedication, expertise, and compassion of PAs who play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. At TeamHealth, PAs are not only trusted clinicians, but also valued teammates, leaders, and advocates who help advance our mission of caring for patients during life’s pivotal moments.
Across TeamHealth, PAs bring diverse clinical experience and a shared commitment to patient-centered care. As Nadine McGraw, Regional APC Director for the LifePoint Group, explains, “What’s unique about being a PA is that our role is ever-changing and can be everywhere. You have an opportunity to create your career and your role in whichever area of medicine you prefer.” Whether in the emergency department, hospital medicine, post-acute care, or specialty services, PAs provide critical support and innovative solutions that strengthen care teams and improve outcomes for patients.
That dedication is echoed by leaders across the organization. Greg Stevens, APC Assistant Director for the Southeast Group, shares, “I love my job because it impacts people’s lives. I am blessed that the career I chose helps others and it makes a difference.” Deborah Reed, APC Director in the West Group, adds, “I love being a PA, and I am truly grateful for this meaningful work.” Together, their words capture the compassion, resilience, and commitment that defines PAs and highlights the lasting impact they have on patients, colleagues, and communities.
This week, we extend our gratitude to every PA in the TeamHealth family. As Jeffrey Coffman, APC Lead in Emergency Medicine, reminds us: “We are needed. It’s important for you to know how you fit into the role of medical care and how valuable you are within the healthcare system.”
To all PAs—thank you for the expertise you bring, the leadership you provide, and the difference you make in the lives of patients and communities nationwide.