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Posted by scott079 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/Anesthesia/info/user=scott079' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2018, 11:28 am

Does anyone know if overtime or per diem work is tough to get? I know this is probably location dependent, but overall does anyone have thoughts on this?

I am concerned about the 1,700 per month loan payments but if I can pickup 10 hours of OT per week or PRN, I think it will completely fix the issue.

I would really be grateful if anyone who is working as an AA could respond, but I am also very grateful if anyone has heard something about this.

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Posted by mac8812 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/Anesthesia/info/user=mac8812' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 12, 2018, 7:55 pm, in reply to "Overtime"

I'm a second year student who has gotten a few job offers, all in the southeast US so far. OT is definitely not hard to get, most places are really in need of providers. It seems as if a lot of new grads don't get PRN gigs quickly, not only are you learning your employer but still have a lot of anesthesia to learn as well! But, it's definitely possible. I understand financial concerns, but no AA is struggling to repay loans.
Good luck!

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Posted by mblat <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/Anesthesia/info/user=mblat' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 9, 2018, 12:28 pm, in reply to "Overtime"

It depends on your employer from what I understand. Some don't offer overtime and call, some you have to take call, some you can pick up both and make extra money. I've heard of AAs having a 160K salary and making 210K from overtime and call pay

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Posted by Anoom <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/Anesthesia/info/user=Anoom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 10, 2018, 12:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Overtime"

Although it obviously depends on employer, but what does a typical starting compensation package for new graduates in 2018 look like (PTO, sick days, insurance, 401k, bonuses, hours of overtime allowed, etc.)? Also, does anyone know what compensation is like in DC vs Houston?

Thanks!

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Posted by mblat <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/Anesthesia/info/user=mblat' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 11, 2018, 6:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Overtime"

If you wanna check some packages out, www.gaswork.com

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Posted by Anoom <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/Anesthesia/info/user=Anoom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 12, 2018, 12:59 am, in reply to "Re: Overtime"

If the answer to my question was on gaswork, I wouldn’t have asked. Not only does it not have any jobs publicly posted for either location, seeing it say “competitive package” doesn’t help anyone. The point of this question is to try to get an insider perspective and to have more knowledge to make better informed decisions. But thanks anyway.

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Posted by aawi2018 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/Anesthesia/info/user=aawi2018' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 12, 2018, 11:13 am, in reply to "Re: Overtime"

Employers rarely put this info online. I agree w/ Scott079 to contact a recent grad from one of the programs in that area. You can sometimes reach out to the contact person on the gaswork post and ask them straight up about the benefits to see if it's what you are looking for. Also, look into HR at the locations you mentioned (as they don't have a current Gaswork post)and someone should be able to send you a benefits packet.

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Posted by scott079 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/Anesthesia/info/user=scott079' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 12, 2018, 8:15 am, in reply to "Re: Overtime"

I can understand your desire to get info as this is a huge career choice and you will probably be in anesthesia for decades.

Honestly, I keep getting told it depends and sadly I think its true. Just look at the PA forum the under contracts section. The variety in pay is nuts, even within specialties.

I would suggest calling Case and asking to speak with a recent grad, that is what I did with another program and spent 1 hour on the phone with them.

I think I saw a DC job up on gasworks in the past (gone now), but if I remember it right it was a 1099 spot and it stated I think 200k or 210k. But a 1099 is highly variable on time worked.

I really think talking to a recent case grad will help alot, you can ask those questions and feel sure the answers are relevant. Plus how many times do you ask a question, get an answer, and it lead to you having a follow up question. I am guessing you are going to case?

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