Hospital or private practice?

[jjose_01]

Nice question...i am currently working at a hospital setting. But at the back of my head, I am hoping to have a private practice in my house downstairs when i reach my yearning years. Now, it's better to be at the hospital and get as much experience as possible especially the business/marketing and organizational side of things. I am afraid of what physio in the sand said "jack of all trades, master of none", nobody likes to be called like that. It's just me...you will still decide on your own. You have your own circumstances that only you can discern like personal and family thing that will affect your decisions.

[Jay Radha]

Hello Melanie.
My Name is Juana, I'm from Colombia, my situation it's very different int his moment!. (Actually I'm so far away!) But, I can tell you something about the physio There.

There are a new system's health, the idea in the beginning was good: life and wellness for every one. But in the really life; it's just business unfortunately.

I worked in a Hospital for a few years, was very nice: people, new cases, time for study, documents, search, feedback, also you have to use your creativity in this job!

After, I worked in a private company, and they gave me just 20 - 30min for each person, even when they need more time (as a neurological patients). So didn't enjoy this time in my life. But it's an experience.

Now, what would you like for yourself?, What are your expectations. You can get experience, save money in the private company and after you can change, as you like. In both cases you will get what you need, but just stop for a moment and think about you, your life.

All the best Melanie. Good luck!

[jjose_01]

But, if i have given a chance, I want to own a hospital. That way, I can have both two things, a hospital job and a private practice, all at the same time. Just dream big dreams.

[physiogirl76]

Thanks for all your answers, it was interesting to get some input.
Personally, I tend towards working in private practice - in the long run, it just offers so much more flexibility and variety.
Also, community / mobile physio services is an area which sounds quite interesting.
Looking back, I probably got more personal and professional satisfaction when I was working in private practice - more autonomy, better/closer relationships with patients and co-workers and less politics.
Thanks again!
Melanie