Between on-call hours, jam-packed schedules, and many administrative duties, finding time for yourself and your aspirations as you pursue a surgical career can be difficult. It’s a challenging field, one with many milestones along the way.
If you’re at a stage in your career where you’d like to transition, free up time to pursue educational opportunities or create a better work-life balance for yourself, NexGen Surgical can help. Read below, and we’ll show you how NexGen adapts to your ideal lifestyle needs.
The Surgeon’s Career Life Cycle
Most career paths have a distinct life cycle, and the path of a surgeon is no different. For the surgeon, it begins during medical school and residency, where their focus is on acquiring foundational knowledge and building hands-on skills through intensive training and mentorship.
That leads to the post-residency stages of a surgeon’s career. Initially, surgeons work hard to establish a professional reputation, and during this stage of the career life cycle, the priority turns to specializations and skill refinements.
Next comes the mid-career stage. During this time, surgeons often pursue leadership roles, research opportunities and advanced fellowships. It’s usually during this stage that surgeons also start to emphasize attaining a satisfactory work-life balance as their personal and professional responsibilities grow.
For many surgeons, the later stages of their career are about creating a lasting impact for the next generation of surgeons. This can mean taking on administrative roles, but it also often means teaching or engaging in mentorship to help ensure that tomorrow’s surgeons stay at the forefront of medical science.
NexGen’s Personalized Approach
Working with NexGen is an excellent option for surgeons in the post-residency stages and beyond. As you’ll discover, NexGen offers customizable career paths suited to your unique needs. These paths allow you to achieve your personal and professional goals while making as much or more money as you do in your current position. Even better, this all comes with the opportunity to bring much-needed surgical services to the underserved communities that need them most.
From Residency to Retirement
No matter where you are on your surgical career path, NexGen can create an opportunity that suits your unique needs. At NexGen, you will work two weeks per month and won’t be on call during your time off. This lets you pursue whatever is most important, such as creating a healthy work-life balance, seeking mentorships and educational opportunities to further your career, or taking on advisory roles to prepare future generations of surgeons. No matter what life goals you hope to achieve, NexGen delivers a part-time, flexible opportunity that lets you pursue your unique aspirations without sacrificing your career.
Transition Opportunities within NexGen
What are your career goals? Whatever they may be, NexGen is here to support them. Many surgeons come to us because they want to transition from a hectic full-time schedule to a much more relaxed part-time schedule without taking a pay cut. NexGen is also a great option if you want to transition to a brand-new locale.
Continuous Learning and Growth
One of our top priorities at NexGen is providing surgeons with the time and flexibility needed to pursue their professional development. We foster a learning culture, and with a flexible, part-time schedule, you’ll have the time to pursue ongoing education, develop your skills, or even explore a new surgical specialty. With NexGen, you’ll be free to embark on a satisfying, successful career journey.
The Role of Technology in Customized Career Paths
Technology and data analytics are two of the most significant tools we leverage here at NexGen. We can identify the communities and hospitals most in need of particular surgical specialties with data and analytical tools. We also work within the operating room to identify cost and scheduling inefficiencies so that hospitals can make the most of the time and money spent in the OR.
However, that’s not the only area where we use data analysis to provide a next-level experience. For our surgeons, we can use technology and data to find opportunities that align with your skills, goals and lifestyle preferences. We can help you find the perfect fit for your unique needs.
NexGen’s Support Network
Working with NexGen gives you access to our comprehensive support system, which includes administrative support. NexGen handles scheduling, billing and the rest of the back-office tasks you’d typically handle, giving you more time to focus on pursuing surgical excellence.
NexGen’s support network also gives you access to peer networking so you can learn and grow alongside your colleagues, as well as wellness resources to help support the healthy lifestyle you deserve.
Charting Your Path with NexGen
Ready to take the next steps? NexGen makes it easy. Just contact us to get started. From there, we’ll match you with tailored opportunities for your specialty and lifestyle. Our administrative support team will ensure you’re comfortable in your new role so you can embark on an exciting new chapter in your surgical career.