Worst place to work ever - Physician UCLA Health Employee Review

1.0
2 Feb 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Physicians are generally competent and hard working. Had many great colleagues with whom I very much enjoyed collaborating.

Cons

UCLA Health remorselessly worked me into the ground and burned me out. I had all the signs and symptoms of burnout but they turned a blind eye and let me sink. I had to work 70 hours per week on average just to meet all clinical and teaching responsibilities. Based on my salary, I was basically taking home $50 an hour after taxes and withholdings given the amount I was actually working. Management does not care about you even as a physician and will simply replace you like a cog in a machine when you are broken and used up. I was treated like trash and had less protection than the administrative staff at the front desk who at least have a union. UCLA Health cares most about making money and CYA. They do not have contracts but rather a "letter of understanding" that is subject to review every year at which time they can let you go without any explanation. No real job security or appreciation here. Working for UCLA Health was the worst decision of my life.

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5.0
27 Jun 2026
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Pros

The staff I encountered were very nice, there was always axillary staff to help out. I never felt stranded on a shift. Overall I think it is a great place to work

Cons

Management are not that understanding sometimes and it creates more stress on the staff.

5.0
26 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The nurses are very receptive and open to teaching students

Cons

Some units may feel cliquey, but that comes with all hospitals

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