[PROCESS] Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to Tech Startup Founder: Kathryn Farrell's Permission to Find What's Missing

Awakened Anesthetist

Imagine standing at what you thought would be the pinnacle of your career and being hit with the feeling that "this isn't it". Kathryn Farrell, a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) moves beyond the confines of her first professional aspiration, her second, and now her third in a journey to find her true passion. Kathryn candidly shares her fascinating evolution from aspiring dermatologist, unfulfilled CAA turned 1099 anesthetist, and now founder of the anesthesia staffing platform, Scopa Health. As Kathryn's story unfolds, it echoes the importance of starting anew in career, seeking fulfillment, and permission to craft a life by design, not default.
Resources mentioned:

• Learn more about Scopa Health
• Connect with Kathryn by email [email protected]
• Set IG Live reminder "Understanding 1099 Work for CAAs"
• Anesthesiology News: U.S. Healthcare Facing a Staffing Crisis

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Chapters

1. Timeout (00:00:00)

2. Transitioning Life Path to Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (00:15:02)

3. Anesthesia Care Team Challenges and Autonomy (00:25:50)

4. Finding Autonomy in Different Healthcare Settings (00:34:42)

5. Finding Fulfillment and Exploration in Career (00:38:18)

6. Creating Positive Job Search Experiences (00:49:17)

7. Healthcare Staffing and Career Transitions (00:56:23)

8. Finding Happiness, Starting Over in Career (01:06:09)