Loved working with field nurses and patients. Learned alot about business growth that has aided career. - Director of Clinical Services Maxim Healthcare Employee Review

2.0
17 Jun 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I learned alot about referral sourcing and company growth, compliance and quality assurance. I developed strong relationships with case managers of client companies that continue to be of help in my career. My experience was invaluable and highly marketable when seeking better opportunities, which unfortunately were all outside the company.

Cons

Operational managers have higher salaries, bonuses and benefits, awarded company stock and have greater career opportunities than Clinical leaders. Clinical leaders are not allowed to determine field nurse placement, scheduling or salary but only nurse competence. One only has to look at the high turnover of clinical leaders as opposed to tenure of operational leaders to see there are problems. Increasing company trend is to hire younger and less experienced leaders who are athletic and attractive. It's all about appearance and control versus experience when selecting internal positions, and since Maxim serves medically fragile patients, this is unwise and will have consequences.

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5.0
30 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, great office staff, great patients and families

Cons

Health insurance is a little expensive and there's limited options

5.0
15 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. Stable healthcare company with established reputation * Maxim Healthcare Services is well-known in healthcare staffing and home healthcare, so there is job security and established systems. 2. Strong administrative/coordinator experience * Great resume builder for future roles in operations, healthcare administration, recruiting, account management, or project coordination. 3. Relationship-building role * You work closely with families, caregivers, nurses, and clients, which builds strong customer service and communication skills. 4. Mission-driven work * You are helping coordinate care for families who genuinely need support, which can feel meaningful. 5. Potential growth opportunities * Can move into recruiting, branch leadership, healthcare operations, account management, or regional leadership. 6. Structured office environment * Predictable tasks, processes, scheduling, documentation, client communication. 7. Benefits and corporate structure * Usually offers PTO, healthcare benefits, 401(k), and more stability than smaller companies.

Cons

1. High stress / constant urgency * Healthcare staffing often means call-outs, last-minute schedule changes, unhappy families, and scrambling to fill shifts. 2. Heavy phone and email volume * Much of the day can be reactive rather than proactive. 3. Limited flexibility * Often requires strict office hours (commonly 8–5), which can be hard when balancing kids and school pickup schedules. 4. Emotional burnout * Working with patients, families, and caregivers can become emotionally draining over time. 5. Staffing shortages = pressure * If nurses/caregivers call off, coordinators are often responsible for solving the issue immediately. 6. Can feel repetitive * Scheduling, documentation, follow-up calls, and compliance tasks can become routine. 7. Compensation may not match stress level * Depending on market/location, pay can sometimes feel low compared with workload.

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