Focus: Physician Recruitment e-Newsletter

March 2010

Is it Too Late to Hire a 2010 Resident or Fellow?

In a word, "No!" Just as all of the "good" physician jobs aren't filled by the end of winter, all of the "good" physicians aren't committed to a job either. Why is this?

First, many residents and fellows are extremely busy in their final year of training. Whether it is due to Chief year responsibilities, research projects, or other duties, some do not start looking for positions until the first quarter of the year. Read more...

Top 10 Tips for Conducting Reference Checks

Before making a contract offer, checking references will help you get a better picture of a prospective candidate's skills, strengths or weaknesses, work habits and personality. Tips to ensure quality reference checking include:

Obtain permission from the candidate to conduct reference checks. If verbal permission is given, this should also be confirmed in writing. Read more...

It's Important to Plan NOW for Vacation Coverage

As the country begins to thaw out after a long winter and the flowers start to bloom, your medical staff is naturally beginning to think about spring break and summer vacation. More seasoned physicians and advanced practitioners may be entitled to three, four or up to six or even more weeks off. Hopefully you are already planning for vacation coverage in order to prevent any loss of revenue while your providers are away. Read more...

NEXT MONTH: Watch for our next e-newsletter which will discuss On-boarding Newly Recruited Physicians and the Top 10 Reasons to Work With 2011 Candidates Now.

Compensation Corner

Dermatology

2009 National Mean	$395,000
By Geographic Region: East West South Midwest	$347,000 $417,000 $396,000 $398,000

Urology

2009 National Mean	$408,000
By Geographic Region: East West South Midwest	$391,000 $413,000 $427,000 $413,000

Pharmacist

2009 National Mean

$113,000

Surgical Assistant

2009 National Mean

$82,000

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