Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Do Physicians use social media? You bet they do!

Social Media is no longer an option


Social media has become a powerful force in our personal and business lives.  Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest and many other social media avenues allow us to keep in touch with families, share our thoughts and feelings, and is a source of news for many. Having a Business social media presence is critical for many reasons:



  • Extending your business reach
  • Establishing the company as a leader in their Industry
  • Improving the company website rankings
  • Getting more sales
  • Creating trust with your potential clients!



The Hire Connection believes in producing social media content that helps build trust with our potential hirers and physicians that are looking for opportunities.  Are doctors using social media today?  You bet there are. We have pulled some figures on how physicians are using social media to share with you:

  1. In a 2012 study by the CDC, 59% of doctors surveyed accessed Social Networking websites during the previous 6 months
  2. 80% of doctors surveyed utilized a mobile device such as an Ipad, Iphone, or Android
  3. 41% of doctors surveyed viewed podcasts
  4. 13% of doctors surveyed were blogging
  5. According to the Journal of Medical Internet Research, 24% of physicians accessed social media daily to scan or explore medical information
  6. In the same study, 60% of the doctors surveyed stated it improved the quality of Health Care delivered
**Studies conducted in 2012...numbers are most likely higher today!

The Hire Connection Difference - utilizing social media for medical recruiting


The Hire Connection team understands that they need to go where the potential candidates and hirers are...on social media!  We utilize social media to educate about our company, break down barriers with candidates, and engender trust with the medical facilities that want our help.  






The Hire Connection offers its clients the industry's most comprehensive range of healthcare recruitment services. Coupling technology, expertise and accountability, The Hire Connection services are designed to source, screen, qualify, present and place the RIGHT providers to satisfy recruitment goals and improve provider retention. Give us a call today!

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