I have officially begun my extension in Bradenton, Florida. I forgot how much easier work gets when you know the patients well. I have already formed relationships with patients and they admit they are excited for their PCP visits. It is rewarding to see patient’s health improve and to see your hard work pay off. Even though at times I feel restless, wanting to go somewhere new, I have to confess I am enjoying my time here.
The work culture in this office is pretty amazing. We are a big office with over 40 employees. Everyone is excited to get to work and support each other. We share lots of laughs and fun times. There is a culture team that makes sure we celebrate birthdays once a month, which includes lunch and cake. There is always some type of themed event to get the clinic excited – such as mardi gras or pajama day.
Everyone is great, from front desk to case management. Leadership is wonderful. They don’t micromanage and are very understanding. They have high energy and make sure you feel supported. This is the type of leadership I love. We have a quick huddle every morning and the enthusiasm is contagious – something I haven’t seen in other centers.
The other PCPs always joke that I never seem stressed and somehow always stay on schedule. Some of them are new and are still adjusting. I try to reassure them that it’s a bit challenging in the beginning, but it definitely gets easier over time once you see the same patients over and over. The seasoned PCPs tell them someday they can be at my “level” where I am constantly laughing and carefree, and improving patient outcomes even though I have one of the most complex and sickest patient panels.
It’s nice to have that feeling where you don’t dread going to work, and you feel loved and supported. I still have plenty to do socially, because of the holidays I hadn’t had the chance to meet up with many of my local friends. I am glad I extended because I still have time to meet up with them. Since I will be staying through spring, I will be moving to a different apartment closer to the beach as well.
If I wasn’t a nomad, I wouldn’t mind working here forever. It’s funny, because every single day someone asks me to stay permanently. Even the provider sitting next to me is like “you must be tired of hearing that”. When I came back from a one week vacation, everyone was so excited to see me, I felt like I had been gone on maternity leave or something. I was given gifts, hugs, and food. My boss even told me I was welcome back permanently after my 3 month summer hiatus if I wanted.
I just love reading your blog posts. I just completed my first ‘sleep away’ LT position. I’ve worked local LT positions. I live in GA, went to TN, about 3.5 hrs away.
I was placed in a 2 bed/2 bath lake front condo. I was so close to the lake, when sitting on my deck with my evening wine, I could probably spit and hit the water!!
The people could not be nicer! Like your clinic, they celebrated everything, were always bringing in lunch, and always, always, asking me how I was doing, did I like it, was I being treated well, etc.
They want me back for how ever much time I will give them, but I can never work with that LT staffing company again. A small company, and to say they are unprofessional is putting it mildly.
I asked the administrator how they ended up with these 2 guys. They were the only 2 that got back to them with a PNP!! They typically use Comphealth or Barton.
The patients were a hoot. They knew I was coming, and would ask if I was being treated well, because if not, they would go right to the docs and tell them! All in all, a great first away LT position.
I made a conscious decision to only work LT last summer. We bought a beach house in FL, and I don’t want to get stuck having to string together a bunch of days off. This way, I work when I want, chill at the beach, rinse and repeat!
Now, if I can only get these 2 idiots to pay me, I’d be good! I have worked for several LT companies, and have always had an accounting of my time and mileage. These 2 refuse to give me this info. “I can extrapolate it from my time sheets”. No, not good enough, but until I get paid, I’m at their mercy.
I’d be happy to go into detail in a private message.
Take care,
Karen
Having a great work environment is key to success and job satisfaction.
“It’s nice to have that feeling where you don’t dread going to work, and you feel loved and supported…If I wasn’t a nomad, I wouldn’t mind working here forever.” I totally understand and feel just like this at my current locums assignment in HI. It’s a good stress free feeling. All Best to you 🙂
Joy