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Resolving conflict in physician hires

Physician recruitment can present challenges. Conflicts in physician hires can arise due to various factors such as social misfits, misaligned expectations or discrepancies in compensation and work-life balance expectations. These conflicts can undermine the efficiency of healthcare teams and affect patient care, so here are some strategies for resolving conflicts in physician hires. Understanding conflicts The first step in resolving conflicts in physician hires is understanding their origins. Conflicts can stem from several sources, including miscommunications during the hiring process, uncl....

Megan Trippi

What recruiters should look for in physician CVs

Connecting with a new candidate usually starts with the time-tested process of receiving and studying their curriculum vitae (CV). You’ve most likely experienced candidates who shine beyond their CVs and could easily win the job during the interview process based solely on interpersonal skills. However, without a well-written and comprehensive CV showcasing their educational background and proven clinical skills, candidates won’t even be given the opportunity to get their foot in the door. What attributes and information should be most important to you while analyzing a physician&r....

Stephen Leggitt

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What physician recruiters do

As the number one physician resource for 30 years, PracticeLink has peered deeply into the work of physician recruiters and are always impressed at how much your duties go well beyond finding candidates, nurturing recruits and welcoming new hires. The truth is physician recruiters wear a lot of different hats - possibly five or more on any given day. Within the lifespan of shepherding a single candidate from the PracticeLink Job Board to the healthcare organization’s onboarding team, you can easily wear eight to ten hats, or even more. With everything we’ve learned about what physi....

Georgia Scott

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Supportive work environments and physician wellbeing

The emphasis on supportive work environments and physician wellbeing has become increasingly critical. As medical professionals navigate the complexities of their duties, the support they receive within their work settings plays a pivotal role in their ability to provide quality care, maintain their own health and achieve a sustainable work-life balance. The impact of supportive work environments The concept of supportive work environments encompasses a range of factors, including the physical workspace, the organizational culture, access to resources and interpersonal relationships among staf....

Megan Trippi

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Recruiting and retaining physicians in rural areas

Attracting and retaining physicians in rural areas can pose a unique set of challenges. It can be particularly challenging to draw a physician with a family to an area that may not seem to have as much to offer in the way of activities and excitement. But with strategic approaches and tailored initiatives, your organization can successfully recruit and retain quality physicians to serve in these underserved communities. Here are some strategies for recruiting and retaining physicians in rural areas: Point out the pros of practicing in a rural area. While recruiting in a rural area may pose uni....

Diversity and inclusion seem to be a hot-button topic in today’s world. If you want your organization to be a place with high morale and an inclusive environment and culture, you will want to look into ensuring diversity and inclusion in physician interviews and throughout your recruitment process. The importance of diversity and inclusion Diversity in physician interviews can bring many perspectives, experiences and ideas to the table. It fosters innovation, promotes culturally sensitive care and enhances patient outcomes. According to the National Institutes of Health, "some patients f....

Megan Trippi

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Interviewing physicians for leadership positions

You’ve already mastered finding stand-out candidates to fill openings at your health system. But, when your present hires want to advance their careers by stepping into leadership positions, you’ll have to embrace the recruiter mindset yet again. However, this time, you’ll be recruiting from within your organization. As potential leaders aim to impress you and make a case for their ability to lead, use these tips to help you feel confident about selecting your internal hire. Know what details to gather from potential leaders Just as they’d show up prepared for a standar....

Alexandra Cappetta

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Impressions matter- how to help physicians pack for a site visit

As a physician recruiter, it’s essential to ensure that your physician candidates are well-prepared for arguably the most crucial step in the hiring process - the site visit. Having an organized and well-thought-out packing strategy can make a huge difference in how candidates present themselves during their visit to your facility and can help them feel more confident and in control when they walk through your door. Here are some helpful tips and valuable advice to help physician candidates pack for success during their site visit. Tip 1: Pick the right ’fit You know that ....

Jackie Farley

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4 steps to grow your practice profitability without increasing patient volume

Since the beginning of time, the work of health care providers has been viewed as a labor of love. Rarely are those who work in the profession prioritized and set up to thrive without running themselves into the ground. In particular, for BIPOC physicians and health care providers who serve under-resourced communities, it can cost them their financial security and mental health. But it doesn’t have to. You can have a profitable business serving those who need it most and not sacrifice your well-being. After serving as a board-certified pediatrician for more than 20 years, my life changed....

Recruiters, did you know there’s loan forgiveness for physicians who have been paying on their loans for a long time? It’s not Public Service Loan Forgiveness. It’s a free, simple federal program most physicians have never heard of: the IDR Account Adjustment and Forgiveness. Most physicians that graduated medical school in the 1990s used federal student loans to pay for their medical education with interest rates of 1 - 2%. Because of the low rates, the smart financial move was to pay them off on a fixed 30-year term. That means many physicians in that group are still paying....

Finding the right answers often takes asking the right questions. With employee referral programs, the right questions can help you understand whether the program is helping you hire quality physicians and build a strong staff or is stagnating and serving no purpose. Whether you’re considering a current program’s effectiveness or still deciding if a new program could benefit your recruitment strategy, answering these four questions can strengthen your referral program: What is the right incentive? Determining the right reward can be a deciding factor between a program tha....

You’ve identified a great candidate. The CV checks all the boxes. They’ve aced the interview process. Then they ask, "Do you have any way to help with my student loans?" Chances are it wouldn’t be the first time you’ve heard that question. According to the American Medical Association, half of medical school graduates report debt exceeding $150,000. Of those, about 25% have over $250,000 in student loan debt. It’s quite the financial burden to shoulder while facing the challenges of residency or fellowship and preparing to enter full-time practice. With student lo....

Drew Terry

Minimize the chance of a breach of contract

You can’t find a lot of information about breach of contract because it is something no one wants to talk about. Who would believe that a professional - such as a physician - would sign an employment agreement, even possibly accept a signing bonus, and then not show up for their first day of employment? Or maybe it’s not that dramatic. Perhaps they start the job and you think everything is going great then suddenly, after one month, your new hire sends you an email or sets up a meeting to tell you they are leaving with very little notice. Do a Google search, and you will find l....

The longer it pervades our lives, the more evident it becomes that COVID-19 isn’t a threat limited to our physical health. The pandemic has changed everything we know about day-to-day life - unearthing a greater awareness that such immediate and intense shifts to routine and structure impact our mindset. For what feels like the first time, mental health isn’t just relevant to those with pre-existing psychological conditions; the pandemic has proven none of us are exempt from its effects. As the world copes with a new series of burdens and challenges, this month’s Nat....

Alexandra Cappetta

As interviews move to a virtual setting, HCA Healthcare recruiters share tips for video interviews

Video interview tips for physician candidates

As interviews move to virtual platforms, it’s important to know how to best present yourself and how you can help physicians and advanced practice providers make a good impression in a video interview. Recruiters from HCA Healthcare provide tips to share with the physicians and APPs you’re recruiting, which can also benefit you as you conduct interviews. Physician job interviews are shifting temporarily to video platforms as hospital systems and medical practices adapt recruiting processes to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 environment. With exception of international job....

Therese Karsten

This week is Patient Experience Week. See how your role as a recruiter can impact the patient experience.

The “how” of patient experience: What this week means to physician recruiters

The roles of physicians and recruiters differ in many ways. However, one of their goals is the same: to provide patients the best possible experience at their facilities. Exceptional treatment and healing are a big part of patient satisfaction, and your impact is finding and recruiting the physicians who deliver this exceptional treatment and strive to give patients a positive experience. This week, the healthcare industry will observe Patient Experience Week to celebrate healthcare staff who create positive patient experiences every day. It’s also a reminder that as a recruiter, your im....

Alexandra Cappetta

Connect with job-seeking candidates from the comfort of your home or office by exhibiting at a PracticeLink Virtual Career Fair.

Find physicians by attending a virtual career fair

In uncertain times, one thing is sure: Things change. The COVID-19 impact on physician recruitment has varied in organizations across the country. While some departments have slowed their recruiting efforts and assisted in other areas, we have heard from many organizations that their recruiting strategy continues for today’s needs as well as the future. But how do you find new candidates for your organization’s needs when many of your traditional recruiting options aren’t available? One solution is to make a virtual connection. Virtual events - like career fairs - provide....

Drew Terry

Adjust your recruitment strategy to adapt to today's healthcare landscape

Recruiters share ways to continue business in the current healthcare landscape

Health systems and their physician recruiters are being impacted by COVID-19 in different ways. Sr. physician recruiter Beth Calabria, physician recruitment coordinator Ashley Reaser and system director of medical staff recruitment Sharee Selah from Tower Health share how they’re responding to current changes, and how recruiters can continue to recruit effectively - not just through an updated strategy, but also an updated perspective. Be adaptable To depict COVID-19’s impact on our personal and professional lives, Calabria compared the current healthcare landscape to an Etch-A-S....

Alexandra Cappetta

Ways to adapt your physician recruitment strategy to the changing healthcare trends.

6 ways COVID-19 is changing physician recruitment

You’ve already experienced the effects of COVID-19 on your day-to-day recruitment processes. While we can’t predict every change physician recruitment will undergo, we do know the coronavirus has had immediate implications for recruiters. Michele Gutermuth, PracticeLink Director of Provider Engagement and a physician recruiter for over 20 years, shared her thoughts on how our world’s current events are impacting the physician recruitment industry. Here are some of the trends - and how you can respond to establish a new normal that still helps you work toward your next hire.....

Alexandra Cappetta

Here are three ways COVID-19 impacts the physician recruitment industry and how you can navigate through the challenges.

Addressing recruiter concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic

Every industry is experiencing changes during the spread of COVID-19, and it could be said healthcare professionals are seeing the biggest changes. As members of the healthcare community, physician and advanced practice provider recruiters are most likely experiencing added pressure and have concerns about how this pandemic will affect their responsibilities. Below are three impacted areas and ways you can navigate through the challenges. Interviews One of the biggest concerns is how to continue to conduct site visits and interviews. During this time, candidates may refrain from travel or....

Physician recruiters fill open positions to heal communities every day. It is not always an easy task, and a great deal of responsibility falls on them. Recruitment tools can help ease the burden of those day-to-day tasks, but how do you know what tools provide the best value? Some of the main recruitment activities include posting jobs, sourcing candidates and tracking applicants. There are many tools out there to help perform each of those duties, but it can be difficult to know which will deliver the greatest return on investment of both time and budget. Imagine eliminating the need to manu....

Megan Trippi

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