Dr. Amy Barkerding
Physician Assistant · The Gastro Group
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Dr. Amy Barkerding is a Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with The Gastro Group, based in Covington, LA. As a physician assistant, Dr. Barkerding contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Covington, LA. Dr. Barkerding holds academic credentials, including Master's and Bachelor's, from Our Lady of the Lake College and Louisiana State University. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Covington, LA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 24,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Amy Barkerding is one of them.
- 159 Physician Assistants are based in LA (out of 17,046 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 3 contacts at The Gastro Group are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical Physician Assistant compensation in LA: $98,000 – $147,000 (median $116,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of Physician Assistants in LA: Ochsner Health System (16), Ochsner Health (9), Lsu Health Sciences Center (6).
- 79% of Physician Assistants in LA have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting Physician Assistant
Physician recruiting typically takes 90-180 days due to the specialized nature of the role. Reaching physicians through direct email or personal phone is significantly more effective than LinkedIn, as most practicing physicians are not actively job searching. HealthTal provides personal email addresses and direct dial numbers, matched to the NPI registry where a physician holds an NPI.
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Dr. Amy Barkerding is based in Covington, LA. They are currently affiliated with The Gastro Group.
Dr. Amy Barkerding specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Physician Assistant.
Dr. Amy Barkerding currently works at The Gastro Group.
Dr. Amy Barkerding attended Our Lady of the Lake College and Louisiana State University.
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Recruiting physician assistants typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physician assistants across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
Physician Assistants in LA typically earn $98,000 to $147,000 annually, with a median of $116,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.