By Wendy Abdo, Staff Writer for Pinnacle Health Group From a business perspective, the best way to enhance and/or sustain a competitive advantage is through your personnel, and the biggest income generator is, of course, your physician pool. By investing in this key resource, you will build core competencies and affect a solid competitive advantage […]
The Hiring Process: Physician’s Perspective
If you are new to the physician job market or have just reentered the job market after a long hiatus, you will probably feel a little taken aback by all the complexities involved in the employment search and hiring process.
Emerging Trends: More Hospitals are Employing Physicians
By Wendy Abdo, Craig Fowler, and Michael Broxterman of Pinnacle Health Group A hospitals’ success is closely tied to the reputation of its medical staff. The ability to recruit, retain, and build physician loyalty is always a top concern. So, what are hospitals doing to stay on top? More and more we see them shifting […]
Physician Compensation—What NOT to Do
Much is said about what to include in physician compensation plans, but not much on what should be avoided. Below we have pointed out some common physician compensation blunders that recruiting medical facilities should steer clear of.
Common Physician Compensation Mistakes
Much is said about what should be included in physician compensation plans, but not much about what should be avoided. Below we have pointed out some common physician compensation blunders that recruiting medical organizations and physician candidates should stay away from.
Physician Shortages: A Look at Supply and Demand
Many aspects contribute to the changing face of physician compensation. From a recruiter’s perspective, the biggest factors rest in the supply and demand for physicians based on the specialty and practice location.
The Art of Negotiation: Successfully Walking the Tightrope
Salary negotiation can be the most difficult and trickiest part of the staffing process.
Negotiating Your Future: How to Get the Best Compensation Package
You like the opportunity! Both you and the medical facility have agreed to enter into negotiations—the most delicate and difficult part of the hiring process. Are you ready for it and have you done your research?