Vol. XIV, No. 1Archive > January, 2013

Time for a Raise?

Our 2012 salary survey shows surgical facility leaders are long overdue for a pay hike.

Stephanie Wasek, Features Editor

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Does your job leave you feeling "stretched thin," "constantly juggling," or "in desperate need of balance?" You're not alone. Those are just a few ways to describe the mood of surgical administrators as the economic effects of the recent recession wear on. Facility leaders are reporting stagnant salaries and ever-increasing demands. They say they're starting to feel their jobs are all work and no pay.

 
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