Benefits of Joining a Multi-Specialty Group Practice

A new construct that takes the “smaller town” motif to the next level is the large multi-specialty group. In this, there is a group of doctors of each specialty practicing under a much larger, shared overhead of a constellation of specialty groups. It has all of the good features of the large single-specialty group in that there is help and assistance within your specialty, decreased costs of practicing (translated, higher net income), and you’re never at the mercy of someone calling in sick—even if it’s you.

Recruiting Physicians During the “Slow Season”

Demand for physicians is a year-round proposition, but hiring can be cyclical to some degree. When residency programs are winding up, the cycle begins with hospitals and healthcare organizations vying for new talent. With shortages across all areas of medicine, physician recruitment never really ends.

Pros & Cons of Joining a Large Group Practice

In the final tally of things, the large group may take away the sovereignty you would enjoy in solo practice, but in return it gives you a better learning experience, associates to save your butt when you get into a jam, and a shared, diluted load of the business chores.

How to Ace the Interview for your First Nursing Job

There are a lot of nursing opportunities out there. However, competition can be fierce, especially for a new nurse. Stay positive. Some organizations prefer to hire new nurses. You can ace the interview by being well prepared.

3 Tips on How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges

The good news is you just got that dream job you have been wishing for! Finally you can quit your current job and move on in your career to a job with better benefits and perks.

The bad news is, you still need to quit your old job. This article will help you to leave the old job in the best way possible.

The Best Recruiters Wear Many Hats

Some qualities recruiters need are obvious: professionalism, emotional maturity, persistence, and the ability to handle rejection. But other qualities may be overlooked or not considered at all. With unemployment at historic lows, talent shortages affecting all industries, and skills gaps putting the pressure on employers, recruiters are at the forefront of meeting staffing demand. To get the job done, the best recruiters wear many hats.

Four Resume Writing Tips for Seasoned Health Care Professionals

Experienced healthcare workers often have the most exceptional skills, yet they fail to show them in a manner that sparks employers’ interests.

Traditional Physician Recruitment Strategies that Still Work

In an age of recruitment by algorithm, many look at hiring as an exercise in mathematics. There’s sourcing ROI, funnel metrics, cycle times, and dozens of other calculations we’re told to examine to raise our level of success in the hiring arena. For all the algorithms, recruitment ultimately comes down to working with people – and people are notoriously averse to being just a number.

How Can Physicians Ask For & Get a Raise?

Physicians often find themselves earning a similar income year after year, or even a bit less. Many struggle through this, but years ago a mentor shared a few tactics to improve the playing field. Some of these options may be intuitive, but without directly asking for an increase in compensation, you will be in the same position twelve months from now. 

How to Give Feedback Even When You Hate Conflict

An online poll conducted by Harris Poll found that 69% of managers stated that they are uncomfortable communicating with employees. A whopping (but not surprising) 37% said they dislike giving direct feedback to an employee.