I want to do something in the medical field but don't want to be on call 24/7. Should I consider going into dentistry because of the hours. Is there anything medical jobs that aren't on call that make good money
2007-10-07 08:06:20 · 6 answers · asked by tennisdude2793 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
It depends on where you end up working. SOMEBODY has to be available 24/7 - it doesn't always have to be you. However, if you work in a small hospital with one other anesthesiologist, it IS you half of the time!
If your work hours are that important, don't go into medicine. Medicine requires a huge commitment. There are plenty of allied health professions (physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, some areas of nursing) that are days only (more likely 7-3 than 9-5, but you get the idea). Go for one of those.
2007-10-08 11:07:28 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do have to take call no matter what medical field you work in, especially as a doctor. However, once you've finished residency - where the on-call is CRAZY, it won't be every night. Most doctors start out in a group practice, which means that call is shared. Yes, low man on the totem pole will be taking call more than the others, you've gotta make your bones somehow. But, you do have coverage if you need to switch a night of call or for vacatons, etc. Call is more of an issue for primary care - i.e. pediatrics or general medicine. The others often have the "luxury" of the ER docs weeding thru the cases and go in when they're needed.
2007-10-07 08:13:08 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one in any medical field is expected to be on call 24/7. you will be expected to take call, it will range frome maybe once per week to once per month will depend on the facility. Or maybe not at all. Just depends on where you work. Some facilities have people who only work the after hours and weekends, again all depends on where you work.
2007-10-07 15:13:12 · answer #3 · answered by kamisha100 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They work a combination of scheduled shifts and call shifts. You wouldn't be on call 24/7. A more likely scenario is, for example, if you work a full-time 40 hour week, you 'd work either 2-3 eight hour scheduled shifts or 1-2 twelve hour shifts, are off for a couple of days, then work one 12-24 hour call shift then are off another few days, etc. Most of your shifts are scheduled as opposed to being on call.
2007-10-07 11:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much all doctors are, for emergencies. While dentists also deal with emergencies, it wouldn't be as often.
But if you're looking for 9-5, M-F hours from the start, a field other than medicine would probably be a good idea.
2007-10-07 08:37:29 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are not on call everyday. They have to take turns being on call. Most medical jobs work holidays and weekends, so keep that in mind before you waste time getting a degree and decide you don't want to work on the weekend.
2007-10-07 08:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋