1) Arrowhead Regional Medical Center | Colton, CA
My program director offered me a job to stay at my current hospital, which was a huge compliment to me. However, working at a county hospital, which is also the third busiest ER in the whole state of California, was not an easy feat for the last 14 months. Spending time in 2 other community hospitals during my fellowship was like night and day. If possible, I would like to move to a community hospital that was much less chaotic. Don't get me wrong, it was a FANTASTIC place for learning as I will unlikely see again what I saw there.
2) Western Medical Center | Santa Ana, CA
This is a very small hospital close to Orange County, which is one place I've really wanted to live. However, my company was just taking over the contract and lots of new changes were going to be implemented. Not to mention, it's a very small ER seeing only 75 patients a day. I would get to work with one my classmates there, though. I just felt it would be challenging initially to start here.
3) Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA
I really like this ER! This was probably my top choice. Not to mention it's right on the beach! However, I don't think I could afford to live in Santa Cruz, or even if I did it would be social death (no dating). So the alternative would be to live in Palo Alto, which has a large mid-singles scene, but commute an hour each way. I just had to decide if that's what I wanted to do... Not to mention I would be much more isolated from friends and family.
4) Chandler Regional Medical Center | Gilbert Mercy Medical Center | AZ
What can I say? This feels like home. I grew up in AZ, but haven't lived there in 11 years. Shocking, I know. I have a good friend who works for this group (staffs 2 ER's) who recommended me for the job. We took all of our pre-req's together at EAC back in the day. He's had good things to say about the group and has been there 4-5 years. Not to mention it's the highest paying job of them all AND the cheapest cost of living. Oh, and did I mention it's home? The only down side is that a doctor HAS to physically see every patient of mine AND I don't get to see any high acuity or do advanced procedures. Say whaaaat?! I get to do all that stuff now and the doctors in my fellowship don't even set eyes on every patient of mine. So I would be losing some of my autonomy, but also decreasing my risk which is a good thing in Emergency Medicine.
5) University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT
My dream location! I have always wanted to live in SLC. Although this was not technically a job offer, the lead PA basically told me he'd like to hire me if they had a position open but will keep me in mind for future openings. This ER is similar to Arrowhead where I completed my fellowship in that I would continue to work with medical residents. It would be an easy transition. Granted I wouldn't see high acuity, traumas, or do advanced procedures but I would still have autonomy in the patients I do see. Pay is lower (to be expected in Utah), but location is second to none and pension awaits you after putting in so many years.
6) Sanpete Valley Hospital | Mt. Pleasant, UT
24 hour shifts, one PA on duty at a time, no attending physician except by phone or present for traumas. !5 minutes from my parent's house. Perks: I get live in Utah where the great outdoors flourishes. Downfall: no doctor available in house if I have a question. Yes, I just completed a 14 month fellowship and am adequately trained, but I am still new and will always have questions. I probably didn't feel comfortable enough until I have a few more years under my belt.
LOTS of options to weigh.... job announcement coming...
What can I say? This feels like home. I grew up in AZ, but haven't lived there in 11 years. Shocking, I know. I have a good friend who works for this group (staffs 2 ER's) who recommended me for the job. We took all of our pre-req's together at EAC back in the day. He's had good things to say about the group and has been there 4-5 years. Not to mention it's the highest paying job of them all AND the cheapest cost of living. Oh, and did I mention it's home? The only down side is that a doctor HAS to physically see every patient of mine AND I don't get to see any high acuity or do advanced procedures. Say whaaaat?! I get to do all that stuff now and the doctors in my fellowship don't even set eyes on every patient of mine. So I would be losing some of my autonomy, but also decreasing my risk which is a good thing in Emergency Medicine.
5) University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT
My dream location! I have always wanted to live in SLC. Although this was not technically a job offer, the lead PA basically told me he'd like to hire me if they had a position open but will keep me in mind for future openings. This ER is similar to Arrowhead where I completed my fellowship in that I would continue to work with medical residents. It would be an easy transition. Granted I wouldn't see high acuity, traumas, or do advanced procedures but I would still have autonomy in the patients I do see. Pay is lower (to be expected in Utah), but location is second to none and pension awaits you after putting in so many years.
6) Sanpete Valley Hospital | Mt. Pleasant, UT
24 hour shifts, one PA on duty at a time, no attending physician except by phone or present for traumas. !5 minutes from my parent's house. Perks: I get live in Utah where the great outdoors flourishes. Downfall: no doctor available in house if I have a question. Yes, I just completed a 14 month fellowship and am adequately trained, but I am still new and will always have questions. I probably didn't feel comfortable enough until I have a few more years under my belt.
LOTS of options to weigh.... job announcement coming...
