Benefits of Autonomy
Working as an independent contractor can provide you with the clinical autonomy that you need to do your job to the best of your ability while also providing the work-life balance that you need to stay centered and avoid burnout.
Here, we’ll explore the importance of clinical autonomy, the importance of maintaining high standards of care, and how CCI Anesthesia can support you as you make the transition from employee to independent anesthesia professional.
There are many benefits of clinical autonomy for anesthesia professionals, including:
Improved patient care. When you’re in charge of your game-time decisions, you’re able to tailor patient anesthesia plans to individual needs and consider each patient’s medical history, preferences and specific surgical requirements. You can allow your education, experience and expertise to guide your decisions, allowing you to be decisive and confident at the moments that matter most in the operating room (OR).
Career satisfaction. Often, providers who operate with clinical autonomy report higher levels of career satisfaction than other professionals. Clinical autonomy can also reduce career burnout, allowing you to enjoy doing what you love for years to come.
Increased opportunities for collaboration. When you have autonomy, you’re better able to collaborate with other healthcare professionals to offer multifaceted, dynamic patient care. You’ll also be able to participate in and offer mentorship with other professionals, contributing to the growth of the anesthesia field as a whole.
Balancing Autonomy with Standards of Care
Enjoying clinical autonomy requires a commitment to excellent standards of care in order to ensure positive patient outcomes. As an independent anesthesia professional, it’s vital to keep up with continuing education and constantly stay informed on current best practices and research to ensure that your patients are getting the best that the field has to offer.
Maintaining high standards of care makes it easier for you to work with other healthcare professionals, creating an aligned approach for each case. When you maintain professional integrity alongside clinical autonomy, other care providers will see that they’re able to trust your decisions, leading to improved communication and patient outcomes.
Participating in advanced training programs, simulations and workshops and taking advantage of professional development continuing medical education (CME) opportunities can all help you exercise optimal judgment in the OR. At CCI Anesthesia, we recognize the importance of continuing education, and we’re here to support your development as an anesthesia professional. Whether you’re interested in developing your leadership skills, specializing in a particular facet of anesthesiology like pediatrics, emergency anesthesia or ICU care, participating in an advanced training program, or participating in hands-on workshops to take your skills to the next level, the CCI Anesthesia team is here to guide you forward.
