In the early days of physician recruiting, it was all about cold-calling and direct mail. But today, the Internet touches 360 degrees of any given physician’s practice—and that presents a huge opportunity for recruiters. Moreover, research shows that almost 90% of physicians use social media, according to recent studies. Are you harnessing the power of […]
Contrary to popular belief, Twitter isn’t just a forum for thoughts on Kim Kardashian’s love life or debating the coolest character on Mad Men (it’s a tie between Peggy Olson and Don Draper, obviously). Beyond pop culture talk, there are a lot of interesting things being said in the Twitterverse. Think of it as a […]
There are a number of reasons you may find yourself considering locum tenens jobs. Perhaps you’re a new physician who’s looking to gain experience in a wide range of practice environments while paying off student debt. Or, maybe you already have a practice, and you want to earn more money. Alternatively, you might be a […]
When physician candidates are considering whether or not to accept a position, they are certainly concerned with salary, but they’re also concerned about community. In short, they want to know what it’s like to live in your town or city. Does it suit their personal and professional needs? Will their family feel at home? As […]
Guest blog post by Mark H. Cohen President of Colloquy Digital, LLC The rise of modern medicine as we know it today is firmly rooted in the 19th Century. In the 1800s, advances in science and approach dramatically increased public health and wellbeing. Early, more rudimentary techniques—some of which were successful in treating things like […]
As a physician recruiter, you know that lifestyle is one of the single-most important factors physicians take into account when considering an employment opportunity. Hospital environments may vary across the country, but generally, the general setting will be somewhat the same: exam tables, staff duties, and so on. But it’s what’s available beyond the hospital in […]
Being a physician recruiter is a lot like being a juggler. At any given point in time, you have a lot of balls in the air, and it takes a considerable amount of balance to keep things in motion. It also takes some serious organizing power. Here’s where to-do lists and data tracking make things […]
Preparing for a big physician job interview? According to the Association of Staff Physician Recruiters (ASPR), nearly 60% of in-house physician recruiters use behavioral interview questions when screening potential candidates. If you want to ace that interview, you’ll want to be sure you come prepared.
In today’s fast-paced hospitals and clinics, it takes more than just clinical skills for a physician to truly excel. You’re not just looking for someone with the right skill set—you’re also looking for a leader who can quickly adapt to changes, respond well to stress, work compatibly with others, be flexible in a multidisciplinary environment, […]
With every new position that opens up, you’re looking for that ideal physician candidate—the one who has the appropriate skill set for the job, who’s committed to patient-centric healthcare, and who works well with others and is the right fit for the community. You have lots of jobs to fill, so you don’t want to […]
