People are on edge about the sharp rise in malpractice insurance premiums. Many physicians have limited their clinical services or have even relocated to more equitable practice environments. Because of this, some hospitals in crisis states are concerned about overcoming physician recruitment obstacles and remaining competitive with other hospitals in non-crisis states.
The Four Keys To Successful Physician Recruitment
For many hospitals and medical organizations, physician recruitment is the lifeblood of the business. Therefore, it is important to understand how well you are implementing your recruitment plans and whether they are giving you the proper results. To determine this, you should review the four basic keys of physician recruitment.
Why Use a Recruitment Firm?
For most medical facilities, physician recruitment is a top priority and a continuous process. For this reason, many medical facilities choose to use the services of a physician recruitment firm. Below is a list of some of the top reasons why a recruitment firm can save you money in the long run.
Pushing the Envelope: How Far Can We go to get that Physician?
In today’s competitive market place, it is essential to offer incentives when recruiting physicians. However, in a world where companies are constantly being investigated by government agencies for illegal practices, you must be careful of what you are offering.
Physician Licensing–Help with the Hassles
You just got the perfect physician for your facility. The only problem is you need him/her tomorrow and he/she doesn’t have a license in your state.
Physicians Out of Time: The Connection Between Physician Shortages and Reduced Time Spent with Patients
As waiting rooms pile up with patients spending as long as an hour waiting to see their physician, physicians are wondering how much longer they can continue to work 80+-hour weeks with limited or no call coverage.
Maximizing Financial Rewards of Physician Recruiting
We offer some models and pointers to help you see quickly and reliably the costs and benefits of physician recruiting so you can make the best decisions for your searches and staffing planning.
The Successful Interview: Understanding the Physician’s Needs
Even if you meet with a candidate several times, how sure can you be that you are making the right choice?
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