Pros
I became a nurse over 15 years ago to make a difference in people's lives. I loved my work and patients so much I went into Advanced Practice. However in recent years, the fractured bureaucracy of our healthcare system battered my spirit to what I felt was the point of no return. After the first wave of covid fried me beyond a crisp, I walked away from medicine for what I thought would be the last time. While pursuing other passions I stumbled across a job posting at Devoted. I admittedly only applied thinking I needed some short-term income to support myself during a career transition. What I found was a company of brilliantly-minded, compassionate, hard-working people who were building something novel to address the growing problems with healthcare delivery in the U.S. I googled the founders, Todd and Ed Park, and read interviews where they talk about putting the principle of Love at the center of all they do- not just regarding patients - but also in how they treat their employees and structure the health plan. Their tremendous leadership trickles down the organization in palpable ways. My colleagues are the most kind and talented people I have met in my career. Coming from a previously jaded individual (I spent most of the first year waiting for an imaginary veil to be removed and the true underbelly of the culture to be revealed)- something about this company is magic. I am honored to be a part of building something that will undoubtedly change the future landscape of healthcare delivery in our broken world. <3 Thank you, Devoted, helping me fall back in love with my profession.
Cons
This is a very fast paced, start-up, tech-heavy company. Processes, programs, staffing and management change very quickly as we adapt to rapid growth every quarter. This kind of environment is not for everyone. You have to have the right mix of adaptability and openness balanced against commitment and drive for excellence to succeed in this environment. Some days/ weeks/ months are harder than others as processes and products rapidly change. What makes it palatable is the people (I lean on my colleagues a lot on hard days) and the generous benefit package (including ample PTO, mental health support, etc) to offset the rigorous demands of the workplace. Also, while working from home is awesome- going from a more active to a mostly sedentary job can be tough on the waistline! :)