Pros
At first glance, Bill seemed authentic. Our company was bought in 2008, with many promises that no changes would be made. So far, so good.... BUT.....
Cons
Within 3 business days of actual transfer of former company to Amedisys, I was called at 4:30 on Thursday afternoon to "terminate" one data entry clerk and one Assistant Director of Nursing. BOOM! Let the games begin! The sheer amount of micromanagement where the DOO was required to run up to 26 separate reports to "manage," became ludicrous. I lost several key staff who seemed to be able to see the handwriting on the wall. Because I was devoted to the clients and the former team, I stuck it out until finally, in January 2011, after agreeing to take on 5 MC admissions over the weekend, a 6th couldn't be staffed safely. The response from senior management was plain mean spirited and a total lie. Although I HAD hired nurses with no former homecare experience, I received a chilling e-mail message in response to an inquiry for help, accusing me of creating my own problem because I had been "unwilling to train new staff." A few weeks later, I tendered my resignation. The Senior HR specialist seemed to understand when I warned her: "if Amedysis continues to treat the DOO like I have been treated, more Directors will leave." Prophetic? Yes! I finally left in February 2011. The stress, lack of support and the focus on revenue were intolerable. Run, don't walk away from this company. When I left, the stocks were trading around $50.00. Today? Stockes are down to just over $10.00! LOSERS!
