2023-01-18 17:21
A new year is upon us! The new year offers an ideal time to reflect upon the successes and failures of the past year, using these lessons to help redirect your energy and focus for the upco… Read More
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2023-01-11 17:13
In Medical School:
Do not accrue credit card debt. This is an incredibly hard task but try to avoid this at all costs. It can be tricky if you’re supporting a family. Get a roommate… Read More
2023-01-04 15:15
Happy New Year! You’re back from some well-deserved time off for the holidays. Medical offices were closed, elective surgeries were put on hold, and most people tried to get som… Read More
2022-12-28 13:57
The final few months of the year are a great time for for quiet reflection. With 2022 coming to a close and 2023 right around the corner, we’d like to take a moment to recap the best b… Read More
2022-12-15 14:09
High pay, excellent bonuses, the opportunity to travel and making your own schedule sounds like a dream job! Travel nursing has grown exponentially as staff realize that they can work less… Read More
2022-12-07 14:27
Starting a new position can be an exciting time, however, it is still important to leave your old job the right way. Leaving correctly can help you avoid problems later and ensure that you… Read More
2022-11-30 17:10
The emails are enticing. They promise a few hours a month in a new location, just hours from exciting adventures. They make the same vague offers: competitive pay, flexible schedules, oppor… Read More
2022-11-16 18:34
Healthcare is evolving rapidly as medical advances lead to longer lifespans and increased disease management for those previously seen as incurable. Every day there are new and promising tr… Read More
2022-11-10 15:09
Scroll leisurely past an advertisement on any website, stop — even inadvertently — and you’re likely to find yourself inundated with that product or service for days after… Read More
2022-11-02 18:29
After multiple interviews and a lot of stress, your dream job just called and gave you an offer! Now what? If you accept the offer on the spot, the odds are that you are settling for someth… Read More
2022-10-26 18:01
We receive these offers all the time as emergency physicians. The emails offer just enough information – you know it’s somewhere new with new people, new experiences, and compet… Read More
2022-10-19 17:20
In a comedic fashion, HospitalRecruiting debuted its first commercial for social media last week. While rewarding, recruiting and healthcare work isn’t always the most entertaining i… Read More
2022-10-12 18:26
October 1st, 2022 HospitalRecruiting celebrated a huge milestone by marking its tenth year being in business. In honor of a decade dedicated to healthcare staffing all across the United Sta… Read More
2022-09-29 16:25
So, you just graduated from your Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program, passed your certification exam, and accepted your first job. This is an exciting, terrifying, and wonderf… Read More
2022-09-21 18:01
Because of the high suicide rate, most medical schools and hospitals now have mental health programs. This may include counseling services and support groups. The ACGME for many states has… Read More
2022-09-15 18:22
According to the Mayo Clinic, poor work-life balance can lead to fatigue, poor health, and missed time with family and friends. Unfortunately, poor work-life balance is an issue that many h… Read More
2022-09-07 15:24
For many freshly minted physicians entering the job market, private practice jobs provide the ideal balance between autonomy as a physician and support from colleagues and a healthcare &ldq&helli…Read More
2022-08-31 17:37
Counseling people on the topic of mindful media intake is tricky for a number of reasons, because at each end of the spectrum lie extreme options: to forgo watching the news at all and reso… Read More
2022-08-24 17:20
No one can argue that nowadays when it comes to hiring, times are tough. There are more jobs than employees to fill them, and this problem is only more pronounced in the world of healthcare… Read More
2022-08-11 16:50
For most of us, burnout began as a steady decline. Perhaps this occurred over several years. Sadly, the current self-sacrificing work culture in the United States has expedited the amount o… Read More
2022-08-03 17:38
While most people think of the interview process as a time to answer questions in a way that demonstrates your acumen and ability to succeed in the role, it is also a time for you to ask qu… Read More
2022-07-28 11:58
At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, travel doctors and nurses were paid premium wages to temporarily work at facilities in need. For the existing staff, the help was welcome, but wages we… Read More
2022-07-20 16:23
It’s an exciting and stressful time for you: reviewing and negotiating a medical practice contract. There are a lot of considerations and issues you may not be familiar with, so read… Read More
2022-07-13 18:00
Historically, most physicians have wanted to avoid rural practice and live in urban areas. Rural is defined as a population less than 2,500 people, though the US Census takes a broader view… Read More
2022-07-07 17:20
We have all seen it on TV. The too-handsome doctor running into the operating room without scrubbing in, grabbing a scalpel barehanded, yelling “Push Epi!” to the other myriad n… Read More
2022-06-29 13:55
Should you apply for positions that you are not completely qualified for? This is a question that many job seekers struggle with. On the one hand, you do not want to sell yourself short and… Read More
2022-06-22 12:26
It’s no secret that working nights is challenging. Health care workers that work nights live in a world that doesn’t accommodate their needs. It’s hard to do ordinary thin… Read More
2022-06-15 14:37
There are no clear statistics, polls, or studies to know exactly how many physicians each year, or within their working lifetime, switch specialties. But with physician dissatisfaction scor… Read More
2022-06-09 17:49
You may have heard the term emotional intelligence (EI or sometimes EQ – like IQ) when discussing soft skills institutions look for in potential hires. EI can be particularly valuable… Read More
2022-06-01 15:31
You are an accountant, and you have no experience in medicine. You visit your primary care office for a routine checkup on a Wednesday afternoon to see how your blood pressure is coming alo… Read More
2022-05-25 17:22
Healthcare professionals who are looking for a new position or considering taking up travel work will often end up working with healthcare recruiters. Recruiters can play a critical role in… Read More
2022-05-18 14:00
You don’t need to be told how difficult it is to manage your facility these days — you’re living it. Shortages of physicians, nurses and other clinicians is making it chal… Read More
2022-05-12 16:06
ReDonda Vaught dedicated her life to the service of others in one of the most admirable vocations: nursing, but she has been convicted of two felonies and faces eight years of prison.
How di… Read More
2022-05-04 15:43
Whether just graduating from a PA program or looking for a change, finding a place to work can be a daunting process. There are many factors to consider including salary, proximity to nearb… Read More
2022-04-27 17:23
You’ve worked hard to source and schedule top talent for your facility. The challenging job market has made it difficult, but you’re confident you have a good selection of candi… Read More
2022-04-20 15:10
As all physicians know, most of us change our specialty at least 2-3 times during medical school. It’s terrifying and exciting to take the leap and commit. Submit your application int… Read More
2022-04-14 15:11
Health care organizations are rapidly transitioning to virtual video interviews when evaluating candidates to hire. Candidates must know what to expect when being interviewed virtually. Let… Read More
2022-04-06 15:06
Could a trip to the bathroom save your life?
Elimination is an inescapable reality for all forms of life. What if a quick pitstop in the bathroom could save lives?
Forward-thinking healthca… Read More
2022-03-30 15:43
In the aftermath of the pandemic, institutions are working hard to return to normal. American industries bemoan The Great Resignation. Shifting to remote or pushed out of work due to shutdo… Read More
2022-03-23 15:23
The National Health Service Corps, or NHSC, is a government sponsored program that offers both scholarships and loan repayment to qualifying healthcare providers and professionals. This pro… Read More
2022-03-16 14:03
Part 1 of this article series compared some pros and cons of the traditional, permanent physician job vs. a locum tenens position, and how to determine which would be the best fit for you.
I… Read More
2022-03-10 14:47
When applying for a job as a physician, you have many options to consider. One of the first issues to decide on is: in what type of medical setting would you like to practice? Would you be m… Read More
2022-03-03 16:27
Some recruiters envy their peers – they get the best applicants, score the easiest jobs to fill, and never get ghosted. These colleagues never have candidates say yes to a job and the… Read More
2022-02-23 16:35
We have all been there. It is nine o’clock at night and you are sitting at your computer, sipping coffee and eating takeout that was hurriedly picked up on the way home from the clini… Read More
2022-02-17 16:31
You double over one evening with excruciating, debilitating abdominal pain. You’re brought to the hospital either by auto or air ambulance, panicking. You really think this is it. Tha… Read More
2022-02-15 16:58
Even in the tightest talent market – and healthcare is in the worst it has seen in decades, there’s still satisfaction when you’re called in for an interview. Your CV or r… Read More
2022-02-09 15:46
Hopefully, your soon-to-be boss is tickled to have you, but you owe it to yourself to negotiate for the best deal possible. We all hear how it’s just business, not personal.
REALITY… Read More
2022-02-02 15:26
With market conditions as they are today, every recruitment metric an institution can improve increases their odds of an accepted job offer. One of the earliest touch points in the process… Read More
2022-01-26 16:52
Congratulations! You are asked to interview for a clinical position at a medical facility. Be well prepared so you can wow your future employer into offering you a contract.
When a medical… Read More
2022-01-19 15:55
How your institution competes in the marketplace for talent depends on a host of factors. There may be many facilities in the area vying for candidates; you may be geographically distanced;… Read More
2022-01-13 15:36
Congratulations on your job offer! You may be fresh out of training and excited to finally make a decent salary or transitioning into a better role. Regardless of your stage in life, handlin… Read More
2022-01-06 16:41
After spending weeks or even months preparing your residency application, eagerly anticipating interview invites, and finally interviewing, you’re likely starting to think about creat… Read More
2022-01-03 16:39
For nearly a decade, HospitalRecruiting.com has provided recommended reading on recruiting, job searches, and healthcare industry news. The Healthcare Career Resources staff seeks to give… Read More
2021-12-29 15:49
The realm of medicine is changing – accept it or be left behind.
What worked 20 years ago is no longer standard of care, and the same expiration applies to knowledge. Medicine claimed… Read More
2021-12-21 15:54
Before others can understand you, you need to understand what’s going on within yourself.
In the first installation of this topic, we discussed clues to burnout. In this second part, y… Read More
2021-12-15 16:55
The holidays can bring a mixed bag of emotions for everybody, healthcare professionals alike. The season’s busyness often obscures the overlap of holiday festivities, obligations, and… Read More
2021-12-08 16:15
To say the Covid-19 pandemic has changed everyday life and work culture would be an understatement. For physicians of any specialty, this ongoing modern-day plague has challenged us beyond… Read More
2021-11-30 14:28
Congratulations! You’ve studied and worked and researched and applied, and now you are invited for a site interview at a medical facility that you may decide to join. Now what?!
First… Read More
2021-11-18 15:17
It doesn’t take a marketing professional to understand that SEO – search engine optimization – drives traffic to your website. Search engines such as Google are structured… Read More
2021-11-10 16:56
You’ve gone through the application process, aced every interview, and finally gotten an offer for your dream job. Earning a place as a new team member is no small achievement; howeve… Read More
2021-11-04 16:19
Your institution competes on job boards for the same positions, in the same general location, and frequently around the same salary range. How do you make your vacancy stand out and spark i… Read More
2021-10-28 15:42
One of the many lessons that employers have learned during the COVID epidemic is the importance of employee resilience. We all recognize the importance of having dedicated, compassionate, a… Read More
2021-10-20 14:25
There are countless alternative careers for physicians—administration, consulting, business, research or academics to name a few. Any of these can exist as short term gigs, contracted… Read More
2021-10-13 14:59
In healthcare recruitment, unconscious bias may be limiting the number of candidates you select as well as the quality of talent from which you can choose. Whether we admit to them or not… Read More
2021-10-07 14:52
Are you sitting down? The average residency graduate has around $250k in medical school and/or education debt. Yes, a quarter of a million dollars! The constant rise in medical school tuiti… Read More
2021-09-29 15:06
Walking into a four-bed emergency department for the first time, I was greeted with an ambulance call. The paramedic excitedly reported two people were ejected from a vehicle and in critica… Read More
2021-09-23 13:35
Having resilient healthcare teams is essential for the immediate and long-term success of healthcare organizations. Resiliency is crucial and challenging now, considering the current epidem… Read More
2021-09-16 13:46
In the best of times, recruiting physicians or other hospital personnel is a challenge. With historic current and predicted shortages of professionals in all areas of direct patient care, m… Read More
2021-09-08 16:04
For physicians, leaving training (whether that be residency or fellowship) signals a major shift in agency over one’s life. This may sound dramatic, but from medical school acceptance… Read More
2021-09-01 14:15
When applying for and interviewing at a potential employer, the last thing you want is to score a new position, only to find out that your new employer is a nightmare. While financial motiv… Read More
2021-08-25 15:14
It is common knowledge that workplace stress impairs employee happiness and contributes to decreased productivity. What’s even more important are the short and long-term health effect… Read More
2021-08-18 15:40
Stay interviews – the opposite of exit interviews – are becoming more popular in healthcare and other industries. The purpose of the stay interview is to communicate with curren… Read More
2021-08-12 15:01
It is a job seeker’s market in the healthcare industry. This trend will continue indefinitely. For example, the demand for nurses is critical. There are over 4,000,000 nurses in the U… Read More
2021-08-10 15:41
…To move into your next one
A lot of the conversation surrounding physician career change presumes you’re moving to a non-clinical role. But many physicians simply want a… Read More
2021-08-04 14:38
Your resumé is the single most important document for getting noticed by a potential employer. Studies show that, on average, most hiring managers only spend about 6-7 seconds readin… Read More
2021-07-29 13:29
According to a May 2021 Bureau of Labor Statistics report, health care occupations will rise by 15% between 2019 and 2029. The report revealed that health care jobs are growing at a faster… Read More
2021-07-21 13:18
As the talent market tightens, many institutions are loosening their requirements to hire. Three to five years’ exact experience has shifted to one to three years’ relevant expe… Read More
2021-07-15 13:17
Imagine a healthcare environment where physicians are paid instantaneously after office visits or procedures. How comforting it would be for a patient to get preapproval for an MRI within m… Read More
2021-07-13 15:46
Writing a cover letter can be inconvenient, and some people wonder if writing a cover letter is even important when applying online. A cover letter is an important part of applying for a pr… Read More
2021-07-06 14:23
As institutions look to hire in the face of unprecedented competition and talent shortages, the last place they may be looking is at their job descriptions, but it might be the first line… Read More
2021-06-30 19:00
Forward-thinking executives of health care organizations are rewarding employees for their dedication during the pandemic. The covid crisis has exacerbated the health care staffing crisis, e… Read More
2021-06-23 16:50
Even with a fancy degree like MD, PA, NP, RN, or DO, and despite a lot of evidence that shows the world you’re a competent, learned, responsible person, interviewing for a potential jo… Read More
2021-06-17 15:25
You had better come out here. There are two people with badges, and they want to talk to you.
The sinking feeling layered with bile rising in my throat was not the punctuation I was hoping… Read More
2021-06-15 14:49
Attracting Gen Z workers presents challenges for healthcare facilities. At about 25% of the current workforce, Gen Z (1997 to 2015) has its own ideas on what they expect and need from their… Read More
2021-06-10 15:35
You’ve received a call from an application for your dream job, and they want to schedule an interview. Now what? Preparing for an interview can be daunting. As important as it may be… Read More
2021-06-08 15:10
123RF.com/lightwiseI avoid the hospital as much as I can. As a primary care provider, my goal is to keep patients out of the hospital. But this time I wasn’t there visiting a patient… Read More
2021-06-01 15:10
123RF.com/pixelliebeAh, the dreaded performance review. Even if you love your job and feel like you’re rocking it every day, you know there will be SOMETHING negative there. I mean, th… Read More
2021-05-27 15:14
123RF.com/andreypopovA revealing new trend in interviewing physicians, advanced practitioners, and nurses is a shift from the typical yes/no questions to those that offer more in-depth look… Read More
2021-05-25 17:04
In your job-hunting journey, your curriculum vitae will usually precede an in-person meeting with a potential employer. You may have only a few seconds to make an impression. A friend and CE… Read More
2021-05-20 14:17
pexels.com/EllaOlssonIf you work as a nurse, you know downtime on your shift may be hard to come by. Even though you probably get a scheduled 30-minute lunch or dinner break, you might not a… Read More
2021-05-18 14:44
123RF.com/inesbazdarWhat do your job postings say about your institution? Are they interesting and dynamic, making candidates want to apply immediately? Or are they lackluster, over-written… Read More
2021-05-13 14:11
123RF.com/alexmiaThe early morning hour was punctuated with a colleague’s text. We had worked in the same challenging emergency department for nearly 15 years. Every shift was a slog f… Read More
2021-05-06 13:02
123RF.com/tharun15History of National Nurses Day
National Nurses Day is a day that is set aside each year to show appreciation for nurses and the impact that their profession has. National N… Read More
2021-05-04 17:28
Telemedicine adoption is increasing at a rapid clip. Enter a global pandemic, and the number of virtual services has risen exponentially and forecasted to deliver 20% of total visits in 2020… Read More
2021-04-29 15:15
123RF.com/ ismagilovThe majority of healthcare workers go into their careers knowing that they’ll be working with people. For many, it’s the driving force behind their commitment… Read More
2021-04-27 15:21
123RF.com/simplelinePhysician re-entry refers to a return to clinical medical practice in the specialty in which the returning physician was trained or certified, after a prolonged absence f… Read More
2021-04-20 15:13
pexels.com/@tima-miroshnichenkoSometimes the most difficult time during the job application process is waiting to hear back once you have submitted your application. This period can take wee… Read More
2021-04-14 13:23
123RF.com/Artur SzczybyloAfter a somewhat slow start, the recruitment rush for 2021 is beginning. Facilities are looking to rebuild headcount and maintain services, while others are looking… Read More
2021-04-08 15:22
123RF.com/alexskopjeBe prepared.
The credo emblazoned on the Eagle Scout medal sparkled as it passed in front of my chin and continued passing to land on my brother’s chest.
It came do… Read More
2021-04-06 14:44
pexels.com/tima-miroshnichenkoA locum tenens physician works as an independent contractor, not as an employee. The two practice types have distinct differences in financial obligations, adva… Read More
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