Vantaggi
-low stress environment (leave work at work) -supportive collaborating physicians and colleagues -Decent insurance - high deductible but better than some plans that I've seen in the market -you provide a much needed service to communities -great start for new grad- learn to treat acute conditions based upon current evidence based guidelines -scope of practice is expanding
Svantaggi
-No work life balance- you have to find your replacement for off days, vacations, etc. You have to take call (frequency depends on district), you have to submit requests for days off months in advance, you work every other weekend -clinic hours may shorten in summer months -average pay (not competitive nor negotiable) -Managers are somewhat supportive- they have to "manage" so the main goal is to keep clinics open. -You will be expected to market the clinic to promote services and ensure sufficient patient volume for operation. Marketing isn't really a con but it's never shared during the interview process so for that, I'm listing as a con. The on call process is another topic that's never explained or shared during the hiring process. I think people should be informed and it creates a trustworthy relationship for retention. -lack of respect from store staff/managers/and some customers. You're not viewed as a "real provider or practitioner" but rather a CVS store employee. -lost of skills (no X-ray or lab interpretation, no chronic disease management)