1.3 Phillip, Learning & Development Specialist

Phillip Magee

Physical Therapist to Remote Utilization Review

On this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast, we chat with Phillip. He spent over 15 years as a physical therapist and transitioned to a work from home role as a Pre-Service Coordinator.

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1.3 Phillip M, Learning & Development Specialist – Work From Home Forever

On this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast, we chat with Phillip M. Phillip spent over 15 years as a physical therapist and transitioned to a work from home role as a Pre-Service Coordinator. The shift from a clinical role to a non-clinical role came at a noticeable pay decrease, however, Phillip talks about the ways remote work has helped him discover a new, rewarding approach to healthcare. Phillip talks about his desire to improve patient outcomes and how he's improving fellow healthcare colleague outcomes by teaching them and coaching them to transition to non-clinical, remote positions. Phillip highlights the must-haves in his home/office to keep him active while working set 8-5 schedules. Please take a listen to our great conversation with Phillip. To find more about Phillip, you can connect with him via his website: www.nonclinicalcareerguide.com If you want to share your Work From Home Forever story, please visit our website and complete the survey and we will reach out to you shortly. If you liked this episode, please leave us a positive review, subscribe to our show and share this episode with a friend. Thank you! Many thanks to Coma-Media for our podcast theme song.

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Meet Phillip Magee

Phillip’s shift from a clinical role to a non-clinical role came at a noticeable pay decrease, however, Phillip discusses the ways remote work has helped him discover a new, rewarding approach to healthcare.

Phillip talks about his desire to improve patient outcomes and how he’s improving fellow healthcare colleague outcomes by teaching them and coaching them to transition to non-clinical, remote positions. Phillip highlights the must-haves in his home/office to keep him active while working set 8-5 schedules. Please take a listen to our great conversation with Phillip.

Key takeaways from our chat with Phillip:

• Phillip talked about helping others improve the quality of their lives as one of the rewarding aspects of being a physical therapist. Service to others is Phillip’s “why” and he transitioned from helping his patients with their therapy to helping physical therapists and other healthcare workers who are looking for employment options outside of the traditional, in-person, clinical setting to helping them find work from home options. So although the work environment has changed for Phillip, he still wants to improve outcome for others which is an admirable trait.
• He talked about the need to develop skill sets to set yourself apart within your organization. We talked about this in the context of what he would do to protect himself if a layoff were to occur. This is great practice in your career management in general. Make sure you are always learning and adding additional tools to your toolkit.
• Finally, Phillip really values the importance of physical well-being and working from home has allowed him to focus on that first with the standing desk and with the walking treadmill. He also talked about his must-haves with an ergonomic keyboard and a vertical mouse to avoid injuries with constant use. It’s important to focus on self care and Phillip really highlighted the ways he takes care of himself.

Connect with Phillip

• LinkedIn: Phillip Magee
• Website: Nonclinical Career Guide

Q&A with Phillip

Why did you want to Work From Home Forever?

Being in healthcare during the pandemic was very challenging. It was difficult to have work-life balance and WFH allowed my job to remain in the home office only.

How long have you been Working From Home, Forever?

2 years in May.

What tradeoffs, if any, did you make in order to Work From Home Forever?

I did take a pay cut (20% based on salary) but was comparable with benefits and overtime.

How do you manage work/life balance Working From Home, Forever?

I keep my work inside my office. My job doesn’t require that I work weekends.

What’s your best advice to others who want to Work From Home Forever?

Get a walking treadmill so that you don’t succumb to inactivity. I waited 1 year before I bought one.

What are your three must-haves to Work From Home, Forever?

• Portable video monitors
• Ergonomic Vertical Wireless Mouse
• Ergonomic Keyboard

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