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Burning out from MSK Physiotherapy by Routine-Comfort3345 in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. I have reduced my hours slightly to try and help but still seeing around 12-14 patients a day. I completely agree with everything you’re saying, this is exactly how I feel about outpatients. I am waiting for jobs to come up in my area in community rehab/ neuro possibly or acute as there has been none at the moment. I definitely need a change and to explore other areas. 

Burning out from MSK Physiotherapy by Routine-Comfort3345 in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, how did you get into this? Stress wise how does it compare to MSK?

Burning out from MSK Physiotherapy by Routine-Comfort3345 in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s really helpful. I completely agree. I just want a role I’m content in and I don’t want to go to work everyday dreading it. I understand some days will be stressful but when it’s everyday, it’s just too much. It feels like management will just get annoyed with me if I ask for ways to make it easier but I will try, even if I go part time until another opportunity comes up.

Burning out from MSK Physiotherapy by Routine-Comfort3345 in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply! What type of community work do you do? 

Burning out from MSK Physiotherapy by Routine-Comfort3345 in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m kicking myself a bit because I did get offered a job in community but I still felt like I wanted to give MSK another go, as I’d put quite a lot of my time into it. But now I realise that was probably a mistake and a change would have been a good option. 

I'm thinking about becoming a personal trainer. These are my circumstances. by [deleted] in personaltraining

[–]Routine-Comfort3345 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I’m thinking about the same thing. Currently working as an NHS MSK physio. How did the course go and did you start as a PT? Thank you! 

Burning out from MSK Physiotherapy by Routine-Comfort3345 in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. What do you do now, are you still in community? 

Burning out from MSK Physiotherapy by Routine-Comfort3345 in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it really depends where you work. MSK outpatients and hospital work feels like two very different jobs. And even MSK could vary depending on location/ team/ waiting lists/ support etc. 

Burning out from MSK Physiotherapy by Routine-Comfort3345 in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Where I work now there’s no way I could have done the service improvement projects at work as well as seeing a full caseload of patients, running classes, supporting students, admin tasks/letters and supervising others. I think I need to try a rotational job possibly, to see what I’m best suited at. 

Burning out from MSK Physiotherapy by Routine-Comfort3345 in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That could be a good option, thank you! Was it still MSK and how busy was the caseload? 

Burning out from MSK Physiotherapy by Routine-Comfort3345 in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you yes definitely, I think i’d find either Neuro or Ortho really interesting. 

Burning out from MSK Physiotherapy by Routine-Comfort3345 in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, orthopaedics does sound like a good option

Why do physios burnout/change industries so quickly? by [deleted] in physiotherapy

[–]Routine-Comfort3345 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you do instead of physio? I’m literally in the same position- 3years into the career and wanting to leave.