Inpatient v outpatient
Been working nocturnal hospitalist position for 5 years. Schedule is taking its toll, working 14 shifts total but random days. Might do 2 on 2 off then back for 4 then off for 2.. you get the picture. I flip back to days on my days off and my health is suffering.
Got an offer for a GI position M-F 8-430. It’s 3 weeks clinic 1 week inpatient. 4 weeks vacation (none with my current position) and 5 days CME. RVU structure pay, assuming pay cut coming off night differential.
I like hospitalist, I like the acute care setting and leaving work at work. I’ve never done outpatient and am curious about how much work I’d be taking home.. I don’t like the idea of the dreaded inbox consuming my life and staying late bc people come late to appointments, etc. I like the idea of a routine but it’s so nice having a random Tuesday off for hair or doctor appointments.
Thoughts?