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Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Choosing the Right Medical Specialty For You
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - April 20, 2022
Choosing a medical specialty that fits you is a daunting task for medical students, and there are many things to deeply consider before diving in. What do you want your daily schedule to look like? How will hospital politics affect your job over time? Are other doctors in this specialty particularly happy? Above all, the future of healthcare remains unknown, so enjoy the ride.
How to Prepare for Virtual Job Interviews
By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - April 14, 2022
With remote work and telemedicine becoming more familiar in healthcare, many organizations have transitioned into virtual hiring processes. Here we'll look at common types of remote assessments, typical questions, and how to prepare for virtual interviews.
Blockchain and Smart Devices are Creating Exciting Changes in Patient Care
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - April 6, 2022
Blockchains, artificial intelligence, and wearable monitoring devices are already changing the face of healthcare. Remote patient monitoring is quickly being advanced and holds promise in improving the healthcare of countless patients.
Recruiting Challenges Healthcare Faces in 2022
By Riia O'Donnell - March 30, 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.
The NHSC: A Good Option for Loan Repayment?
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - March 23, 2022
The main goal of NHSC is to connect qualified physicians and primary care providers with patients in underserved regions. To incentivize this they offer both scholarships and loan repayment programs for qualifying healthcare providers. If you qualify, the NHSC may be a great option for paying off your debts.
Permanent vs. Locum Tenens – Which is Right for You? Part 2
By Shani Saks, DO - March 16, 2022
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.
Permanent vs. Locum Tenens – Which is Right For You? Part 1
By Shani Saks, DO - March 10, 2022
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.
No Such Thing as Luck in Healthcare Recruiting
By Riia O'Donnell - March 3, 2022
The truth is there’s little ‘luck’ in recruiting; it’s mostly hard work. When you know what you’re doing it may appear seamless, but there’s a lot going on behind the curtain to make sure the ‘luck’ holds.
Work-Life Balance as a Physician Assistant: Is it Possible?
By Jacob Bollinger, PA - February 23, 2022
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.
No Surprises Act: A Physician's Perspective
By Danielle Kelvas, MD - February 17, 2022
January 1 2022, the No Surprises Act (NSA) went into effect, opting for more transparency in medical billing and requiring physicians to provide Good Faith Estimates. While a great win for patients, the arbitration it creates between provider and insurer could see many solo/private practices closed permanently.
