Entries by robert@physemp.com

PhysEmp: Since 1990, Helping Physicians Find New Opportunities

Did you know that PhysEmp started out as a magazine? Yep, that’s right. In 1990, our CEO, Robert Truog, published the first issue of Physicians Employment, a national guide listing positions in all medical specialties. If you’ve been a practicing physician for 25 or more years, you might remember thumbing through the guide to read […]

5 Ways to Boost Your Physician Recruiting in December

It’s beginning to look a lot like … slow season coming up. December is looming, which is often a quiet month in offices across the country—especially if you’re a physician recruiter. There are plenty of distractions that will be pulling at you: employees taking time off, people calling in sick, and everyone distracted by the […]

4 Tips to Help Take Your Career to the Next Level

You’ve always been ambitious in your career goals. You went straight from high school to college, then from college to medical school. You’ve always been clear about your specialty. You’ve worked for several years now for your employer, but unfortunately, the job doesn’t seem to be clicking anymore. What now? It may be time to […]

Take a Break from Clinical Care and Avoid Burnout

Approximately one-third of physicians report burnout at any given point in time. While healthcare HR departments and physicians alike find education and prevention strategies to be helpful, for immediate relief you may want to consider taking a break from clinical care, say experts.

Build a Hospital Culture that Appeals to Millennial Physicians

A sometimes misunderstood group, the millennial generation is single-handedly changing the way we think about the workplace and how it should best operate. While it’s absolutely true that when the time comes for a professional, no-nonsense delivery of difficult medical news, you can expect your young physicians to meet the moment. However, in general, they […]

5 Reasons to Consider Telemedicine

When a mother notices an unusual rash on her baby’s face, she should drive to the doctor, right? But what about the blizzard coming down out there? Instead, she does what anyone with a smartphone would do: she uses telemedicine. She connects with a doctor who sees the rash, diagnoses it, and tells her how […]

The Positive Effects of Pets in the Workplace

Many of us enjoy the company of our furry friends tremendously. They make us smile and keep us company. They’re often snuggly, soft, and for most of us, provide wonderful companionship and are even considered members of our family.   So, what does this have to do with the workplace? Well, all of the above! […]

10 Interview Questions to Ask Millennial Physicians

Interviewing physician candidates is stressful. At least it can be if you aren’t prepared. You’re in the process of hiring someone who will work directly with patients, and they will ultimately shape your team’s brand and work culture. To take away some of this pressure, start with a solid set of meaningful questions. This is […]