Pros

The best reasons to work for Wellmont are the pay, job security, benefits - even for part time employees - there are health programs that PAY you to be healthy with each paycheck. I receive payment for health club membership. Every paycheck has extra money on it that I receive for maintaining my weight, blood pressure, and for not smoking. I also received a retirement matching plan, even as a part time employee. THere are also benefits of working for such as large system as advertisement of my services, business cards and brochures. THere are plenty of in-house educational opportunities as well, both related to my job as well as general interest - like financial investment information or personal safety.

Cons

There are some downsides to working for Wellmont Health System. Benefits such as travel for CME are the first things to get cut in economy crunch. This was not made clear at time of employement. Being a part of a very large system such as this, one could get lost in the numbers - it is more difficult to stand out and make a difference. It is also more difficult to wade through the red tape to get even small stuff such as office supplies! If one waives benefits, there is additional pay on the hour. However, there is a cap on this, so more highly compensated employees do not get full benefit of this waiver of benefits - for instance instead of the full 20% - I am only getting around 14%.

Advice to Senior Management

Provide adequate communication to part time employees as well as full time employees.