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By Gerard DiLeo, MD - March 6, 2018
What do you want to be when you grow up? Almost no one ends up being the type of doctor he or she was at the beginning. Private practice physicians end up as hospitalists, soloists end up in large groups,
Top 10 Barriers Facing Healthcare Recruiters
By Sheramy Tsai - February 27, 2018
The recruitment industry can be a challenging field. In fact, it’s no surprise that 80% of the people who enter the industry fail within the first two years, never to be seen again. Certainly, there
As a Physician These are the Qualities I Value in a Recruiter
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - February 20, 2018
When answers are needed or clarification required, the kind of recruiter I like to work with digs in and finds the honest answers. Fostering a long-term relationship over the quick win is a recipe for mutually beneficial collaboration.
New Laws Affecting Your Recruitment Strategies
By Riia O'Donnell - February 8, 2018
Whether or not you’re in a jurisdiction that bans requesting salary or criminal history, the trends may benefit your institution in ways you hadn’t considered. If new laws are coming your way, it might be wise to start planning for compliance sooner, rather than later.
Why I Still Love Medicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - February 1, 2018
Even though the media often portrays physicians as burned out and barely hanging on, this is not the reality for most who work in healthcare. Each physician has his or her reasons for choosing medicine, and I wanted to share a few of my own...
Selling Relocation to Attract Top Talent
By Riia O'Donnell - January 25, 2018
As the job market continues to grow and applicants who are willing to relocate have a larger array of choices, how can you attract them to your location? What types of information should you be posting in your ads that will drive interest? If you’re in a larger market, point to more opportunity; in a smaller market, discuss more of a neighborhood feel. Whether it’s community values or a big city, there will be candidates attracted to what you offer.
Five Tips to Bow Out Gracefully from Your Healthcare Job
By Sheramy Tsai - January 23, 2018
There comes a time in everyone’s professional life when a change of scenery is necessary. Whether you are leaving your job to pursue a new career opportunity or because you are ready to move on from an intolerable work situation, the way in which you handle your departure is likely to follow you for years to come.
Career Trends in Allied Health - Spotlight on Fast-Growing Healthcare Jobs
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - January 11, 2018
Here are profiles of three fast-growing healthcare jobs that do not require individuals to have a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree.
The Expanding Role of Telemedicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 26, 2017
Being part of the telemedicine evolution over the last six years has been an exciting component of medical practice. Several decades ago, I witnessed a pilot project connecting rural hospitals to tertiary
Why Many Experienced Physicians Prefer Smaller Communities
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 14, 2017
Practicing medicine in a smaller community is different on many levels. Challenges and opportunities exist, and embracing a career move to a mid-sized or small community is the perfect way to avoid stagnation and reinvigorate a physician's career.