I had a good laugh today when I went to the mailbox and found my "OT Practice" Magazine and the headline article was titled "Combating Moral Distress". The several page article discussed how prevalent "moral distress" is in the OT arena because of expectations for productivity and how people handle it. I found it interesting that 38% of people polled stated that they left a job because of "moral distress", specifically in relation to documentation, billing, and reimbursement, 62% were exploring other employment opportunities.
I spoke to HR today at my potential new place of employment and hope to be getting the ball rolling soon. If all goes well, orientation will begin Tuesday.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Humbled yet Hopeful
Over the last week at work I have run into several "grey" areas that could be considered unethical, or even illegal, at times. I won't get into too many details (I would be happy to talk in person or via e-mail about it), but Josh and I have been praying about the situation and several things have happened since we began praying:
After praying about it with our bible study Thursday night, I received a call on Friday at lunch from a major Institution (hospital and skilled nursing facility) that I had previously interviewed with in the Pensacola area. Not only did they leave me a message saying that they'd like me to call them back, but they also offered me a job in the voicemail (I thought this was a little nontraditional but saw it as such a God sighting in the midst of my circumstances).
Today I went to work and continued to be faced with questions and a burning conscience and I decided to give my notice to my boss (before accepting the other job or knowing what it was all about- because I decided that regardless of other job prospects, I was not comfortable providing therapy in this place any longer and that I would trust God with the rest).
I am humbled, as I never imagined I would be the type of person to work 47 hours somewhere and then quit, but this is how strongly I felt about the things I was being asked to do. I am thankful for the many ethical questions on my recent board exam, as I kept thinking about those questions and asking myself, "is that what I'm doing?" (Of course, I am also thankful for the Holy Spirit's presence in my life and how he has guided me through this seemingly quick and strange decision).
Josh and I have been asking "why would God lead us to believe this was the right place for me to work if it was going to turn out like this?" I suppose we will not really know until his will unfolds for us/me, but I do know that he is sovereign and that this experience has taught me to never assume and to always ask those tough questions in the workplace. Just because someone else who has a lot of experience is doing something, it might not be okay.
I will begin working for this other institution hopefully next Monday (with a 4.5 day orientation at the Hospital, then 2 weeks of shadowing and co-treating with another therapist). I spent a lot of time talking and "asking the right questions" of my potential new boss to try to make sure this is the place for me. I will begin working in the skilled nursing facility portion of the institution and I then after 3 months or so I will have the opportunity to rotate to the hospital (with another orientation there) if I would like. I have not received an official offer, but hope to be talking to HR the rest of the week.
While I am a little jaded by my first work experience, I am humbled, yet hopeful that I can do what I love in the right way, not compromising patient care or my beliefs about what is right and true.
Proverbs 22: 1-5 reminds me of how God calls me to feel about riches (which is a lot of what my workplace was about- "we'll pay you well if you rake in the money for us")
1 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
After praying about it with our bible study Thursday night, I received a call on Friday at lunch from a major Institution (hospital and skilled nursing facility) that I had previously interviewed with in the Pensacola area. Not only did they leave me a message saying that they'd like me to call them back, but they also offered me a job in the voicemail (I thought this was a little nontraditional but saw it as such a God sighting in the midst of my circumstances).
Today I went to work and continued to be faced with questions and a burning conscience and I decided to give my notice to my boss (before accepting the other job or knowing what it was all about- because I decided that regardless of other job prospects, I was not comfortable providing therapy in this place any longer and that I would trust God with the rest).
I am humbled, as I never imagined I would be the type of person to work 47 hours somewhere and then quit, but this is how strongly I felt about the things I was being asked to do. I am thankful for the many ethical questions on my recent board exam, as I kept thinking about those questions and asking myself, "is that what I'm doing?" (Of course, I am also thankful for the Holy Spirit's presence in my life and how he has guided me through this seemingly quick and strange decision).
Josh and I have been asking "why would God lead us to believe this was the right place for me to work if it was going to turn out like this?" I suppose we will not really know until his will unfolds for us/me, but I do know that he is sovereign and that this experience has taught me to never assume and to always ask those tough questions in the workplace. Just because someone else who has a lot of experience is doing something, it might not be okay.
I will begin working for this other institution hopefully next Monday (with a 4.5 day orientation at the Hospital, then 2 weeks of shadowing and co-treating with another therapist). I spent a lot of time talking and "asking the right questions" of my potential new boss to try to make sure this is the place for me. I will begin working in the skilled nursing facility portion of the institution and I then after 3 months or so I will have the opportunity to rotate to the hospital (with another orientation there) if I would like. I have not received an official offer, but hope to be talking to HR the rest of the week.
While I am a little jaded by my first work experience, I am humbled, yet hopeful that I can do what I love in the right way, not compromising patient care or my beliefs about what is right and true.
Proverbs 22: 1-5 reminds me of how God calls me to feel about riches (which is a lot of what my workplace was about- "we'll pay you well if you rake in the money for us")
1 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
2 Rich and poor have this in common:
The LORD is the Maker of them all.
3 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge,
but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
4 Humility and the fear of the LORD
bring wealth and honor and life.
5 In the paths of the wicked lie thorns and snares,
but he who guards his soul stays far from them.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Brief Updates
As evidenced by my brief post below, I suppose I have entered the real world!
A few updates:
I have had 2 full days of work. Initial impressions: I like the residents, I like the staff, I am fearful of being able to provide quality therapy because of medicare rules and regulations (i.e. I am expected to see 4 patients an hour but "see" them for 60 minutes each, BUT not treat them in a group setting...I'd pay someone big money to figure out how that can all work...) The paperwork is not as bad as I expected...but there is always that possibility that I haven't seen it all yet, hehe. So far I have been working 8-4:30 (30 minute lunch) and the commute has been a little longer than I expected with traffic. I have a feeling if I adjust my hours to earlier the traffic won't be as bad.
Josh is continuing to enjoy his intramural basketball league (games usually 1-2 times a week and it will go for a few more months). He is also enjoying golf and recently joined a club down here called "Lost Key" for a great deal on a "family" membership with some other flight school buddies.
Josh's flight school date was also just pushed back to June 5 because he asked if he might be able to attend my graduation. Haha, we didn't think it would be that easy- but things can always change, it's only a tentative date.
That's it for now! Have a great week!
A few updates:
I have had 2 full days of work. Initial impressions: I like the residents, I like the staff, I am fearful of being able to provide quality therapy because of medicare rules and regulations (i.e. I am expected to see 4 patients an hour but "see" them for 60 minutes each, BUT not treat them in a group setting...I'd pay someone big money to figure out how that can all work...) The paperwork is not as bad as I expected...but there is always that possibility that I haven't seen it all yet, hehe. So far I have been working 8-4:30 (30 minute lunch) and the commute has been a little longer than I expected with traffic. I have a feeling if I adjust my hours to earlier the traffic won't be as bad.
Josh is continuing to enjoy his intramural basketball league (games usually 1-2 times a week and it will go for a few more months). He is also enjoying golf and recently joined a club down here called "Lost Key" for a great deal on a "family" membership with some other flight school buddies.
Josh's flight school date was also just pushed back to June 5 because he asked if he might be able to attend my graduation. Haha, we didn't think it would be that easy- but things can always change, it's only a tentative date.
That's it for now! Have a great week!
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