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Achieving Work/Life Synergy in Healthcare
Work and time away from work are all really just a part of life. Making the distinction between a work/life balance can be troublesome in that regard, but physician assistant Jacob Bollinger instead suggests we try reframing it as work/life synergy and find ways to make our work lives and home lives support one another.
Read moreAre Pandemic Hiring Practices Contributing to Churn?
Institutions are facing unprecedented challenges in maintaining staffing levels, in part due to the pandemic hiring practices of large signing bonuses and premium wages for temporary workers. The future of staffing relies on flexibility and creativity from healthcare recruiters.
Read moreHow to Adapt When Healthcare Provider Shortages Are Worse Than Ever
Healthcare provider shortages are worse than ever, and demand is only increasing. It’s estimated within the next 4 years that the US will face a deficit of over 3 million workers. Amidst these unprecedented times, healthcare recruiters may need to take a different perspective on staffing solutions in the shrinking talent market.
Read moreRecruiting Challenges Healthcare Faces in 2022
In a post-pandemic world, many healthcare workers are reevaluating their commitment to full-time work. Recruiting efforts in 2022 will be challenged in 5 major areas, namely the realms of vaccine mandates, telemedicine, burnout, proactive recruitment, and candidate experience. Here are a few possible solutions.
Read morePermanent vs. Locum Tenens – Which is Right for You? Part 2
The ongoing physician shortage in the U.S. means the locum tenens industry is growing. Over 50,000 physicians work locums assignments annually, and 94% of hospitals have used a locums physician in the past year. Here are a few reasons to consider working locum assignments yourself.
Read morePermanent vs. Locum Tenens – Which is Right For You? Part 1
When considering your career as a physician, one of the first questions you’ll ask yourself is what type of medical setting you’d like to practice in; a traditional, more permanent position, or a locum tenens assignment? This article weighs the pros and cons of both options.
Read moreWork-Life Balance as a Physician Assistant: Is it Possible?
Provider health is integral to patient health, so it is important that physician assistants maintain a healthy work/life balance. While everyone has their own way of finding balance, here are a few time-tested methods for managing your life and workload.
Read moreThe Art of Physician Contract Negotiations
You’ve landed the job offer, but now it’s up to you to demand what’s best for yourself. Negotiations can seem tense, and putting your employer on the defensive might cause problems later down the road. It’s important to know how to use empowering language to make the most of your contracts.
Read moreHow to Adapt to Extend Your Career in Medicine
What worked 10 years ago is no longer the standard of care, and this expiration also applies to knowledge. In the ever-changing world of medicine, a harsh but true mantra resonates; adapt or die.
Read moreHow Healthcare Employers are Implementing Wellness Principles into the Workplace
Caring for your body and mind is extremely important in medicine. While culturally, there is still not yet a strong emphasis on well-being in the medical community, these concepts are being adopted with increasing priority within some medical systems and hospitals. Here are a few examples of how some employers are implementing these wellness programs for burnout prevention and employee satisfaction.
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