“Board-certified” and “board-eligible” are bywords in the physician recruitment industry. Both recruiters and physicians use these terms to describe the qualifications required for employment – and hospital employers use these as criterion in many of their employment contracts.
PHG’s Annual Survey Reveals Compensation, Work-Life Balance as Main Reasons Why Physicians Leave
Pinnacle Health Group’s (PHG) annual survey on ‘why physicians leave’ reinforces the industry’s outlook that compensation and work-life balance are main reasons why physicians leave their practices. The survey, which was sent to over 6,000 physicians across the nation between February and November last year, also revealed that 52% of the surveyed doctors are uncertain […]
Income Guarantee & Employment: How much is your physician worth?
Income guarantee and employment arrangements are the prevalent physician compensation models in the marketplace today. A careful look at both their upsides and drawbacks will help you find your ideal practice opportunities.
Physician recruiting made easy? Think again.
By 2005 there were more positions than physicians. This led to physicians becoming more discerning about their career choices.
Survey Examines Job Preferences of 2008 Medical Residents and Fellows
With an impending physician shortage and a generation of aging baby boomers, medical facilities must stay informed about the best ways to reach and recruit physicians.
Compensation Case Study: Income Guarantee Vs. Employment
By: Craig Fowler, Pinnacle Health Group It is rare that a physician will move to a community and set up his or her own practice. Usually, it falls upon the local hospital to attract physicians to the community. Why? Larger local health care organizations generally have the deepest pockets and can afford the initial cash […]
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 […]