Pros
I'm a new employee at DMS and what I've seen and experienced so far has me excited to work here. Our field is broad and it can be hard to find companies where specialty training and mentorship exist. I personally really appreciated getting to spend time pre-employment getting comfortable with the endoscope and seeing how things run before starting work. I've had jobs I've loved and I've had ones where I realized afterward that the rosy interview picture wasn't reality. It was really nice to be able to see what it is really like to be a mobile FEES provider before committing. The training, the observations, and the in-field clinical privileging all all part of the process to making sure that DMS gets great therapists and that SLPs get a great company. It's also a bonus to have continued mentorship for the first year of employment; the senior team members that I met seemed truly invested in the work and growth of those they trained and mentored.
Cons
Yes, it is a longer than typical process to become employed but, as stated above, I feel it is a necessary process. There is a lot of autonomy for DMS's SLPs and when you're sending out therapists to do specialized work and represent the company, it is important to know that you're sending out knowledgeable and personable clinicians. It's maybe lengthier than other interviewing processes but it's not unreasonable and it's completely understandable.