Pros
Joining PBS has honestly been the best career move I've ever made.
I came to PBS after spending years in an environment where I was constantly putting out fires, working well beyond what was expected, and feeling like no matter how much I gave, it was never enough. I didn't realize how burnt out I was until I left.
What has stood out most to me about PBS is the support. When leadership says they support their clinicians, they actually mean it. I've never felt micromanaged, questioned, or made to feel guilty for having boundaries. Instead, I've been trusted to do my job, make clinical decisions, and ask for help when I need it.
The culture is completely different from what I was used to. People genuinely want to help each other. Problems get solved instead of becoming blame games. I feel respected as a clinician and as a person.
For the first time in a long time, I don't feel like I'm carrying the weight of everything by myself. I get to focus on my clients, support my team, and enjoy the work again.
Leaving my previous company was a difficult decision at the time, but looking back, I wish I had done it sooner. PBS reminded me why I got into this field in the first place, and I can honestly say I've never been happier professionally.
Cons
The proprietary platforms that are built internally for PBS are very nice to have but the data collection is super frustrating. Its extremely basic in comparison to other platforms that are on the market. Coming from using something like Catalyst/Ensora to theirs has been one of the biggest adjustments for me. I feel like I had so many more options and Catalyst/Ensora was much more user friendly.