Hello,
I am about 3/4 months into my new SNF job and I have been battling burnout for the profession since month one. I am still at the same building and have been building my caseload within the subacute area, however instead of learning and expanding my knowledge, I am just trying to manage my day and go through treatments that I know are staples at the facility.
I have been looking at other jobs that are possibly per diem so I can achieve some kind of occupational balance and prevent further burnout. I try discussing my feelings with my DOR, but I am often struggling to complete notes on time or see everyone on my caseload in one day. Currently seeing about 16 patients per day for full time 8 hour day for 30 minute sessions or evaluations, often asked to pick up if we have refusals or hours.
I just wanted to see if this was common or if finding another setting would be helpful? My fw experience was more focused on hand therapy and peds. I’ve been very anxious and moving on from OT right now seems like the best option.