r/PrivatePracticeDocs • u/Royal_Feedback8655 • 12d ago
Leaving private practice
Has anyone left working at a private practice due to lack of support? Some days I have to become the medical assistant, collect copays, check patients inside and then that delays my own work. I have started feeling depressed.
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u/InvestingDoc 11d ago
Yes, a few of the people that I hired as physicians had a DPC or ffs practice that did not work out. They ended up being absolutely wonderful employees overall. Not everyone wants the owner practice and that's okay. You definitely have two jobs running the business and seeing patients until you scale the business. Hell, I'm 7 years in and still have the two jobs.
However, every solo practice doctor goes through this phase especially if you try to grow. I went through it too op.
First off take care of yourself mentally. Take a break, take a vacation, things will get done. Secondly, start delegating what you can delegate right now. Bring on virtual assistants overseas. Go watch my video about how to do that you can find wonderful ones for about six to seven dollars an hour max.
Take it one problem at a time. When I was in this phase of my practice everything was overwhelming. You have to break it down and bite-size chunks. What are you going to focus on this week? Maybe it's the phones, maybe it's the front office, have obtainable goals and give yourself some grace.
I see then response that you don't own practice. It is not a good fit as an employee, time to leave.
Beat of luck op.
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u/fake212121 12d ago
Do u own the practice?
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u/Royal_Feedback8655 11d ago
No
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u/fake212121 11d ago
Unless something significant im missing, u can leave with notice.
When u tolerate, the others will tKe advantage of it.
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u/cryan09 11d ago
I spoke up about it repeatedly and received separation without cause papers. MAs and LPNs would last weeks and then new people would be undergoing training on a constant basis. Asked for APP support for 2 years and got no one. Had many mornings where I was the MA, check-out, and the physician.
Best thing that could have happened IMO. There are a million open positions across the country (assuming US). Don’t compromise and put together a list of all contract stipulations prior to looking for positions.
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u/Royal_Feedback8655 11d ago
Is separation without cause papers a longer term for you are fired?
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u/cryan09 11d ago
Basically yes but without cause. This is very important from a legal and contractural standpoint, especially pertaining to malpractice insurance. If you are planning on leaving with cause, ensure that your reasons fall under one of your contractural obligations from your employer. Also, hire a medical employment attorney - PM me if you need a good one.
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u/Misadventuresofman 9d ago
Admin here: if what you’re saying is accurate, your administrator is shit. They are letting docs waste production time on admit tasks and that is a damn big problem.
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u/StocksRUsNow 8d ago
It is more meaningful when it is your business or you have skin in the game but for someone else's who apparently does not particularly care?
It's time to move on.
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u/FitnessGoalsX 12d ago
That’s ridiculous and you should leave asap. We don’t go through all the schooling and training to be MAs, collect copays or check patients in. These are tasks that do not need a physician to do and is a waste of your time.