Writing a compelling cover letter is important for any healthcare professional seeking new opportunities. A well-crafted cover letter can set you apart from other candidates by highlighting… Read More

When advancing in your healthcare career, personal references can have a significant impact on potential opportunities. They offer an unbiased assessment of your skills, character, and acco… Read More

Recruiting healthcare candidates in today’s market is more than just a shotgun blast of email marketing – it requires strategic use of social media, strong employer branding, an… Read More

Attracting top-tier talent is essential in the healthcare sector, where the demand for skilled professionals greatly exceeds supply. Healthcare employers must do more than fill positions; t… Read More

Hospital culture encompasses the beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes that shape the way staff members interact and work within their care setting. Just as every patient is unique, each hospit… Read More

In an era where healthcare faces unprecedented challenges and rapid advancements, creating an attractive benefits package for healthcare professionals extends far beyond competitive salarie… Read More

Doctors obviously play an essential role in society, dedicating their expertise and time to ensure the health and well-being of the population. However, amidst rising living costs and infla… Read More

One point of confusion for job seekers can be the difference between a CV and a resume when applying for new opportunities. The terms can seem to be used interchangeably; however, there are… Read More

Virtual healthcare, also known as telehealth, allows a patient to meet with their provider for an appointment anywhere outside of the traditional office. Easily accessible through the inter… Read More

As 2023 draws to a close we would like to take this opportunity to recap the top blogs published on HospitalRecruiting in 2023. We have been publishing blogs about hiring, job search tips, a… Read More

There are usually two types of PAs. Those that knew the exact specialty that they wanted to practice in as soon as they started school, and those that knew they wanted to be a PA but were n… Read More

Adapting to a new hospital can be challenging for a clinician who has previously worked in a different healthcare setting. There are, however, several practical steps you can take to smooth… Read More

In the world of medicine, contract negotiations play a crucial role in securing a favorable work environment, ensuring fair compensation, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Physic… Read More

Patient care can be tremendously rewarding, but it can also be exhausting, demanding, and emotionally draining. As clinicians, we often find ourselves walking a tightrope between profession… Read More

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, employers navigate a critical crossroads. As the demand for healthcare services intensifies, the labor market has tightened considera… Read More

When contemplating pursuing a fellowship in medicine, several important factors should be considered. Here, we aim to address common concerns and questions physicians may have regarding the… Read More

In today’s healthcare landscape, the competition is intense. In the best locations, it can seem that countless qualified professionals are vying for highly coveted positions. How do y… Read More

Clinical positions provide a challenging yet rewarding career path. Making the transition into a clinical role can be a difficult experience, carrying a higher level of responsibility and s… Read More

Choosing a medical specialty can feel both exciting and overwhelming. It marks a crucial step in shaping your career and determining the path you will follow. With numerous possibilities av… Read More

Congratulations! You’ve accepted a job offer and are getting ready to begin your new opportunity. While it’s tempting to sit back and relax until you start your new job, taking… Read More

As you navigate your career path in the fast-paced and ever-evolving healthcare industry, the job interview remains a consistent key to success. But too often, qualified candidates stumble… Read More

Getting your degree as a Physician Assistant can be a rewarding, albeit challenging, process. After completion of board exams, usually the next step is finding a job. Here are 7 tips to hel… Read More

Healthcare is an ever-changing field with technological innovations creating constant opportunities for clinicians to advance their careers into new areas. New methods of diagnosis, treatme… Read More

Are you ready to start the journey of practicing medicine within a metropolitan area? As you consider this career path, it’s important to explore the benefits and unique challenges th… Read More

Navigating the labyrinth of job searching can feel overwhelming, especially in a field as nuanced and critical as healthcare. You might still feel stuck in your job search despite possessin… Read More

Finding and onboarding quality candidates is the ultimate test in sales jobs, and it shows. Everywhere you look there are ads for job openings; job boards are filled to the brim with opport… Read More

Physician Assistants have become an important part of the U.S. healthcare system. Officially formed in 1965, this profession has grown and expanded and now PAs can be found in all 50 states… Read More

Congratulations! You’ve survived the grueling and long years of medical school, residency, and fellowship. Now, it’s time to take a deep breath and embark on the exciting quest… Read More

In today’s competitive job market, even the best clinicians sometimes struggle to stand out from the crowd. Each job position often attracts dozens or even hundreds of other applicant… Read More

The healthcare industry is demanding. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, or other healthcare professional, your interactions with patients and families can be life changing. As a resu… Read More

Healthcare professionals are dedicated to providing the best possible care for their patients. Even the most skilled and well-intentioned professionals, however, can make career mistakes th… Read More

Changing positions as a medical provider can be a daunting process. Whether you are a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other medical provider, leaving an old position… Read More

Starting a new job can is exciting, with new tasks, a new environment, and new people to get to know. As you navigate a new workplace and role, building relationships with your colleagues i… Read More

Interviewing for a new position is a stressful engagement, particularly if you’re the interviewee. It’s easy to get caught up in focusing on your appearance and how you’re… Read More

If you’ve ever been trapped in a voicemail maze, you know how frustrating it can be to wait for an actual human to get on the line. How many times have you given up on the call? … Read More

Congratulations on this profound achievement! You’ve worked your tail off, persevered, and now it’s time to make some serious cash. Before lying on a bed of dollars, though, her… Read More

The current job market is flourishing, and candidates are met with a plethora of ads to sift through in their search for positions. With postings ranging from long and overly detailed to sh… Read More

All clinicians have rough days; however, the stress and difficulty of providing clinical care can sometimes turn into something more. Burnout is a long-term stress that builds, emotionally… Read More

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule to ban restrictive covenants, also known as a non-compete clause. While the terms can be negotiated before signing, most all physician c… Read More

The first step in making a quality hire is getting candidates to respond to your posting. Even the most desirable position in a high-ranking healthcare facility remains vacant if no one res… Read More

Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of HospitalRecruiting. The information provided is for general i… Read More

With the advent of more advanced technology and the ability to work from anywhere in the world, platforms such as Zoom and Skype have become commonplace for job interviews, collaborations… Read More

Clinical leadership roles are a great way to advance your career and take it to the next level. They enhance your ability to make changes and increase your responsibility. They also often i… Read More

Review The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced rules that allowed physicians to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine. They took effect on October 6, 2020, and intend… Read More

Talent shortages continue to pressure recruiters in the healthcare industry. From the administrative wing down to housekeeping, time to hire is increasing — often with no hire on the… Read More

Burnout among physicians is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and frustration in the workplace. It is often associated with feelings of being… Read More

As talent shortages continue to challenge healthcare providers, any recruitment advantage is worth exploring. If you’re not using social media to recruit, you’re behind the curv… Read More

As emergency physicians, we love to lament our schedule. We flip between nights and days, working random weekends and holidays. It’s erratic and impossible for our families to keep tr… Read More

Summary In June of 2022, the United States overturned Roe vs Wade, which returned laws regarding abortion rights to each individual state. This highly controversial motion sent ripples thro… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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