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Pearl of the Week: How to be employed well

It’s more than compensation

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

When searching for a new role in health care, understanding your own values is the first step in finding a fulfilling position for the next part of your career. It’s more than compensation—if working for an employer, you’ll need to consider the practice setting, your level of autonomy, and the available physician support. 

Ask, what does it look like to be a good “organizational citizen” at this practice, and can you live its culture, priorities and values?  

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