Pros
+ Inspiring teammates: You get to be surrounded by kind, compassionate, courageous, and brilliant people every day. + Unmatched impact: Each of us on the team gets to contribute to work that saves lives and also changes systems, structures, and policies. How many jobs enable us to make direct service and policy impact at the same time? + Shared purpose: Team members care deeply about our patients, about building healthcare that is equitable and just. The team, from the front lines to senior leadership, strives to make tough decisions in line with shared values of solidarity, justice, and community. +Community members guide the work: An approach to healthcare based on listening deeply to patients, tackling the barriers that matter most to patients, meeting patients where they are.
Cons
The team works in difficult environments, and works to overcome many challenges patients face in those environments. The work requires a lot of grit and resilience, but is worth it.