The Hire Connection: 2015

Physician Opportunities Blog

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Family Practice Opportunity With Over $200k Annual Earnings!

We have a GREAT family practice opportunity for YOU!

Imagine working in a clinic that sits within a 6 MILLION ACRE park!

Call: 888.320.3230

A Slower Pace of Life
Escape to this special world of tall trees, highlighted by miles of year-round trails, ideal for hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. While in summer—enjoy canoeing, fishing, bicycling, golf and spectacular lookout views from mountain tops. I just returned and you have to ask me about the scenic railroad tour overlooking the majestic picturesque views, as you enjoy a cheese plate and nice bottle of wine.
The Practice

Annual Earnings Over $200k
Five Day Work Week
Brand New Clinic—Opened 2011
Rated in the Top 100 of Critical Access Hospitals in America by The National Rural Health Association
Fully Integrated EMR—Allows You to Update Patient Information from Anywhere
See Up to 15 Patients/Day Average—Quality Time with Patients
Private Office—Make It Your Own
35 Days PTO—Use How You Want

The Community

Six Million Acre National Park, Consisting of Deep Forests, Pristine Lakes and Rivers, and Beautiful Mountains
Great Elementary and High School Education System with Access to 7 Colleges within 50 Mile Radius
Thriving Economy Built on Tourism—Keeps Draw Area Stable
Everything for the Outdoorsman: 50 Mile Hiking System–Bicycle Paths on All Major Roads–Angler’s Paradise–Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing , Bird Watching, ATV Clubs and Lots More!
Short Trip to a Winter Olympic Game Site

At The Hire Connection, we visit each and every opportunity we represent and, as always, work at no cost to you! Call anytime for more details about this position and many more.

To learn more, contact:

Norma Mills

The Hire Connection, Director of Recruiting

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Email: norma@thehireconnection.net

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Friday, December 18, 2015

Is The U.S. Facing A Primary Care Crisis?

Primary care physicians play integral roles in their local communities. All across the country, citizens rely heavily on their primary care physicians for a number of different services, including:

Preliminary care for undiagnosed health issues
Whole-body care
Long-term, trusting relationships

The roles that primary care providers play in their communities is undeniable, and the demand for these healthcare practitioners is continually increasing. Unfortunately, many hospitals are having difficulty meeting this demand. With the physician shortage upon us, hospitals have to work harder and harder to fill their open positions. Our physician recruiting firm is here to look closely at the importance of finding qualified primary care physicians and how to overcome these challenges.

Why Primary Care Physicians Are So Crucial

Patients today want their healthcare to be increasingly personal. Most patients avoid going to highly trained specialists until they have been directly referred to them; instead, they prefer to talk with their family doctor first for a preliminary diagnosis.

By building long-term relationships with their patients, primary care physicians establish trust and credibility. Patients are more likely to reach out to them for assistance, to follow their advice, and to refer close friends and family to their providers. The sense of trust patients place in their providers and the emotional and physical stability they feel when working with these providers also seems to impact how quickly and completely they recover from their illnesses, although scientist have not been able to document exactly why this is. By ensuring that each resident has access to a trusted healthcare provider, the community can grow and thrive.

What You Can Do To Overcome The Primary Care Crisis

Primary Care Progress is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to making primary care more effective, patient-centered, and sustainable. The organization has dubbed the lack of primary care providers the "Primary Care Crisis." This crisis is an offshoot from the overall physician shortage currently looming over the United States, and it poses a uniquely dangerous threat to communities across the U.S. Check out this video from Primary Care Progress to learn more about this issue:

With the increasingly limited number of available qualified primary care physicians, it is more important than ever to enhance your physician recruiting strategies. As an experienced healthcare recruiting firm, The Hire Connection, LLC has the skills and expertise required to attract today's best candidates and ensure that they will be a proper fit for your healthcare facility. To learn more about our medical staffing company and how we can help you, visit our website at www.TheHireConnection.net or give us a call at (866) 661-4473.

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Friday, December 11, 2015

Family Practice With OB Opportunity!

OUTSTANDING Family Practice Opportunity!

$300K Annually GUARANTEED For Two Years!

Rated in the TOP 100 Of Critical Access Hospitals In America

Are you ready to be compensated in a way that allows you to save for the future and enjoy a great lifestyle? Then this opportunity is worth exploring. You will work alongside 5 other Board Certified FP’s who love that they get to practice a broad scope of medicine. You are only limited by your desire and your comfort level. This hospital is part of a 32 hospital not-for-profit organization who truly embraced a “patient first” mindset. You can walk into any local business and they will sing the praises of both the medical staff as well as the hospital - which might explain why this hospital has been in the black for over 20 consecutive years.

THE PRACTICE

Four Day Work Week—Provides Excellent Quality of Life
Dedicated LPN Permanently Assigned to Each Physician
Rated in the Top 100 of Critical Access Hospitals in America by The National Rural Health Association
Established Call Group Means… When You Are Off, You Are Truly OFF!
Fully Integrated EMR—Allows You to Update Patient Information from Anywhere
See Up to 25 Patients Per Day Average—Busy Practice from Day One
Average 7 Deliveries Monthly—Allows for an Immediate Ramp Up
Optional ER Coverage, 1 Day Per Week—Add $61k to Your Annual Earnings!
Work Alongside an Established Team of Physicians—Take Care of Your Patients… and Go Home!
American Heart Association—Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite

THE COMMUNITY - Live Where Every Day Feels Like A Vacation!

Are you tired of sitting in traffic waiting to get to the office? Do you live in a town where you can’t let the kids walk to the park unescorted? Do you live in city that is littered with graffiti on every building? Are you tired of living in a town where you are evaluated by the size of your house and the car you drive? I would love for you to explore your new potential home that is safe, clean, welcoming and will make you feel like you have lived there your entire life.

Very Family Oriented Community—Send Your Kids to the Corner Store on their Bikes, and Feel Good About It!
Beautiful Lakes, Rivers, and Walking Park Trails
Stunning, Affordable Lake View Property for Building Your New Home!
15 Minutes from the Country’s Largest Glacier Majestic Lake—i.e. You Can See Straight to the Bottom
Own a Small Lake Home Only Minutes Away from Town—Easy Getaway to Enjoy a Beautiful Weekend with the Family!
Thriving Economy Built on Farming, Manufacturing and Distribution
Find It All—Festivals, Fishing, Water Sports, Hiking and Camping
Brand New Elementary, Junior High and High School—Located on One Large Campus
Paradise for the Outdoorsman with Many Activities—Available All 4 Seasons
Brand New Wellness Center for All Ages—Keep Your Kids Active Year Round

At The Hire Connection, we visit each and every opportunity we represent and, as always, work at no cost to you! Call anytime for more details about this position and many more.

To learn more, contact:

Kira Kordula

The Hire Connection, Director of Recruiting

Call: 888.471.1243

Email: kira@thehireconnection.net

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Friday, December 4, 2015

Challenges Of Physician Recruiting In Rural Areas

According the USDA, roughly 46.2 million people in the United States live in rural (or "nonmetro" areas) - almost 15% of our entire population. Despite these numbers, rural hospitals routinely face several challenges when it comes to recruiting high-quality physicians. This week, The Hire Connection is here to examine some of these challenges and how you can overcome them.

Challenges Of Medical Recruiting In Rural Areas

Difficulty Traveling
With limited access to big airports, traveling to rural areas is often more tedious and time-consuming. As a result, it can be harder for local hospitals to convince physicians to come to their premises for interviews, let alone move their families to this rural location. Rural hospitals can combat this by offering to pay for their prospective candidates' travel expenses during the interview process. We also recommend including relocation assistance in your offer; if your new physicians knows that they will have help covering the costs associated with moving their families to the new area, they may be more likely to seriously consider your opportunity.

Lack Of Cultural Awareness
Because rural locations are less densely populated, many residents find that the opportunity to be exposed to and interact with different cultures is severely limited in these areas. However, it's important to remember that rural life is a culture all its own - and a beautiful one at that. When recruiting physicians for your rural opportunity, be sure to emphasize the unique advantages of living in a quiet community.

Limited Recreational Activities
Residents in big cities or densely populated suburban areas often enjoy access to a wide range of recreational and leisure opportunities, including everything from amusement parks to botanical gardens to community centers. Those who live in rural areas sometimes complain about the lack of recreational opportunities that are available to them, and prospective candidates may be reluctant to move to rural areas for this reason. However, living in rural areas offers its own set of unique benefits, so you an offset this drawback by playing up these advantages when recruiting potential candidates.

Ways To Overcome These Medical Recruiting Challenges

Living in rural communities offers several unique benefits that cannot be enjoyed anywhere else. Here are a few examples of the advantages you can emphasize when promoting your rural opportunity:

Lots Of Land
One of the biggest advantages of living in a rural area is the opportunity to own a large plot of land. In addition to helping build family wealth, owning a lot of land gives you extra privacy and the opportunity to expand your home, shed, or barn in the future. You can even use your land for supplemental income by growing (and selling) produce or building a recreational attraction (such as a corn maze).

Beautiful Views
It doesn't matter where in the country you are; if you live in a rural area, you can almost guarantee that you will be surrounded by beautiful scenic views. Majestic forests, sweeping plains, rolling hills, soaring mountains, and endless oceans are only a few examples of the amazing vistas residents in rural areas get to enjoy every day. Being surrounding by nature has also been shown to reduce stress levels and boost overall moods.

Lower Cost Of Living
Living in rural areas is often much more affordable than living in big cities. Almost everything costs less in rural areas, including housing, groceries, fuel, and recreational opportunities. Relocating to a rural area can be a great financial advantage for anyone who his looking for ways to keep costs down.

Rural areas also typically have lower crime rates, less noise pollution, and an amazing sense of community that you can't find anywhere else. These are all excellent examples of the benefits you should emphasize when marketing an opportunity in a rural hospital.

Remember To Recruit The Whole Family!

Experienced recruiters can tell you that if you want to successfully recruit top candidates, you must recruit their families as well. Family members, especially spouses, often have a significant impact on the decision to take a new job - particularly if it requires relocating to a new area.

The Hire Connection Can Help You Recruit Your Rural Opportunities

If you are recruiting physicians for an opportunity at a rural hospital, contact the team at The Hire Connection, LLC. Our experienced medical recruiters can help you aggressively market your opportunity. We can also screen your potential candidates to ensure that you only interview those with the best potential. To learn more about how we can help you recruit and retain physicians, give us a call at (866) 661-4473 or visit our website.

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Friday, November 27, 2015

Child Neurology Opportunity In The Windy City

Join one of the most comprehensive pediatric brain centers in the region - if not the country!

Don't miss out on this child neurology opportunity.

Call: 888.320.3230

Enjoy Chicago!

This affluent community, nestled along the Golden Corridor in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, puts you just minutes from Downtown, The Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue, The Loop, Grants Park, Navy Pier and so much more! A hub for international retail and technology, this area offers upscale shopping, dining and a host of world class amenities indicative of its location outside the third largest city in the country—home to nearly 3 million people!

The Practice

Join an Aggressive, Young, Visionary Group in this Top Ranked Health System
Specialists in Pediatric Epileptology, Headache, Genetics, Behavioral/Developmental
State-of-the-Art Technology such as a 3 T MRI for Accurate Diagnoses
Dedicated Ancillary Staff – Child Psychiatry, Psychology, Nutrition, Pediatric Nursing
Future Growth Planned in Pediatric Sleep and Neuromuscular Development
Strength in Numbers—Physician Group 1200 Strong Representing 5 Hospitals
Supported 24/7 by Pediatric Hospitalists and Neonatologists in the PICU and Level III NICU

The Community

Reserve a Table at Dining Hot Spots Alinea, Next, Sixteen, Grace or L20
11th Largest Mall in the US –300+ Shops for the Most Discerning Shopper
World Champion Sports Teams – Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Bears, Blackhawks
Michigan Avenue Style—Chanel, Armani, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Emenegildo Zegna
Amazing Educational Opportunities – 75 Colleges and Universities
Enjoy a Slice of Traditional, Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza from Giordano’s or Lou Malnati’s
Cultivate Young Minds at the Adler Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum of Natural History, Art Institute of Chicago or over a Dozen Other Family Friendly Locations

At The Hire Connection, we visit each and every opportunity we represent and, as always, work at no cost to you! Call anytime for more details about this position and many more.

To learn more, contact:

Kira Kordula

The Hire Connection - Director Of Recruiting

Call: 888.320.3230

Email: kira@thehireconnection.net

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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Lessons From The Field: Interview With Van Allen

Professional recruiting is a unique field with unique challenges, and physician recruiting is no different. Medical recruiting companies have to master several different skills in order to be successful, such as:

Evaluating a company's culture to determine who would be a good fit.
Aggressively marketing each opportunity to get it in front of as many candidates as possible.
Designing top-tier compensation packages to attract top-qualified candidates.
Networking constantly to connect the right candidates with the right opportunities.

Under the leadership of our president and founder Van Allen, the team at The Hire Connection, LLC has mastered all of the skills required to become a leading healthcare recruiting company. Recently, Van had the opportunity to interview with Mike Spinney, a team member at Chen PR (a public relationships and communications firm). In his interview, Van had the chance to tell the story about his journey through the career of physician recruiting and offer his insights into the importance of networking.

In case you missed the original article published on Recruiter.com, here is a complete recap of the interview.

Lessons From The Field: Interview With Van Allen

Mike: For starters, how long have you been in your industry, and what were you doing before you realized physician recruiting was your thing?

Van Allen: I was in Nashville chasing the music dream in 1992 when, needing a way to make a few dollars, I responded to a Sunday classified ad for medical recruiters in the Dallas Morning News. I didn’t know a thing about the business and, quite honestly, I faxed my resume not expecting a call back – which is exactly what happened. So I got proactive, reached out to the company, and got the job. It didn’t take long for me to realize I liked the work and was good at it. The rest, as they say, is history.

Mike: Networking and building trust-based relationships is a big part of your day-to-day. What are your keys to success? What are your non-negotiables for getting to know both the organizations and the physicians you work with?

Van: As cliche as this may sound, my golden rule is to be genuine and authentic in all aspects of life if you want to build winning relationships. Too often, people have a professional persona, a friends persona, and a spouse persona – instead of just being themselves. It might be something as simple as a change in the tone of voice when they go from a business to a personal conversation, or it could be more pronounced, but the change is there. That’s a lot of work when compared to just being yourself.

But there’s a reason you have a circle of close friends who cherish your relationship with them, and that will be the same reason you’ll win hearts and minds in the business world. I also tell people to keep in mind that every relationship comes full circle, so don’t burn bridges. Spend your life pushing as many people as you can up the ladder, and there will always be someone to pull you up when you need it.

As for non-negotiables: Don’t ever devalue your product just to get a deal done. If you are not having success, it’s probably because you are not adequately conveying the value of your product or that you haven’t created enough value in your product. Instead of undercutting yourself, evaluate your situation, pivot, and change the ways you are doing things.

Mike: What are the tell-tale signs you look for to determine whether the other party is not a good fit for you, whether it’s a hospital or clinic where you wouldn’t be comfortable placing someone or a candidate who might be looking for a new role?

Van Allen
Owner / Executive Manager
The Hire Connection, LLC

Van: There are some basic criteria I look for when determining whether both parties are going to have success in a potential professional relationship.

First, the client has to sing from the same hymnal as we are or we will send very mixed and confusing signals to our candidates. My recruiters are the first line of defense when it comes to sourcing and presenting an opportunity, and their success is contingent upon the client reinforcing what my recruiters deliver to the candidate in terms of the opportunity. Honest communication is critical to achieving message consistency and moving the ball down the field.

I apply the same policy with a candidate as I do with the client, and that is full disclosure about the details of the position. I also provide full disclosure with the client about the candidate. You never have to worry about covering your tracks if you live by that simple creed.

Mike: How do you manage the boundaries of personal and professional life in a business world that expects an ‘always on’ attitude, and how do you balance that with a drive to succeed in a hyper-competitive industry?

Van: It is possible to strike a balance and still not possess an ‘off’ button. In this day and age, with the technology that is available to everyone, you should always be accessible to your clients and to your team – but set reasonable expectations. If you have an 8-5 approach to business, then you should expect an 8-5 paycheck.

You will always have to make some concessions to your career in order to achieve a desired level of success, but that doesn’t mean giving up your life. Today’s mobile technology not only enables us to be ‘always on,’ but it also allows you to manage responses and expectations. Rather than feel like you are tethered to a device, think of it as being available to those that afford you the lifestyle you desire to maintain.

Mike: When you engage in a first conversation, what is typically the first thing you notice – both positive and negative?

Van: Most people are guarded when it comes to a first conversation, whether it’s in person or over the phone, so you need to make them feel at ease. Dale Carnegie always said the quickest way to make a friend is to get the other person to talk about who they are, because it is a topic they know well. Make the conversation about the person in front of you rather than about you, and you will succeed. Then, it’s your job to build confidence and trust that you have a potential solution for the challenge they are facing and engage in genuine conversation.
Mike: What ace do you have up your sleeve when networking? What would someone be surprised to learn about you when you first meet?

Van: I like to know a little about everything and not a lot about any one thing. For example, my passion is golf, but not everyone wants to talk about where you’ve played or what club you used to hit your first hole in one. I don’t fish or hunt or do needlepoint, but I truly love hearing about someone else’s passions, what they do to take a mental escape. This world would be boring if everyone took golf as seriously as I did.

And I always stay neutral when discussing politics, which can surface from time to time.

Mike: When you walk into a room at a business function, what are you looking for when you survey the landscape? Is it body language, the way someone is dressed, what they are doing to keep occupied?

Van: You can’t possibly anticipate every scenario that presents itself, or answer every question asked, but you should always be prepared to remain in control and have at least 95 percent of your playbook memorized, rather than wing it.

I present at board meetings quite often, and members of the board seldom agree on anything, so I look for those that make eye contact with me when I am speaking, and I can tell are engaged in my information. My job as a presenter of information is to be prepared, clear-minded, and relaxed when I am in front of any audience, regardless of the size and irrespective of the material I am delivering. If I’m prepared – and I am – I know I can earn their respect. But there will always be those who play ‘stump the chump’ with a question that is framed to purposely put me in an uncomfortable position. If I can, I’ll answer the question with confidence. If I don’t have an answer, I’ll say so and ask the person if I can get back with an answer.

Mike: You knew Zig Ziglar, one of the greatest networkers and motivational speakers of all time. What did you lean from him?

Van: I wouldn’t say I had a personal relationship with Zig, but I did attend a Sunday school class he taught when I lived in Dallas. There are so many endearing qualities he possessed, but his consistency in his faith and his walk with God always blew my mind. He walked the walk and inspired so many to do the same thing. By the way, there were 1,500 people who showed up for his class each Sunday.

He was one of the great story tellers of his time, and although I will never reach his level, I do try and emulate his ability to weave life lessons into his stories. He was a one of a kind. A gentleman that worked with him by the name of Bryan Flanagan was also a great influence in my life. Bryan is still out there speaking to large audiences and helping companies be better at what they do.

Let The Hire Connection Help With All Your Physician Staffing Needs!

The Hire Connection, LLC would be honored to help you with all aspects of your physician recruiting needs, from designing an attention-grabbing compensation package to marketing your opportunity to screening prospective candidates. If you would like more information about how THC may be able to help you find the right physician for your hospital, visit our website at www.TheHireConnection.net.

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Friday, November 13, 2015

Earn North Of $500k Annually With This Family Practice Opportunity!

Earn North of $500k Annually!

Serve A Small-Town Community With Like-Minded Providers With This Family Practice Opportunity.

Call: 888.471.1243

Our not-for-profit hospital, clinics and physicians are looking for like-minded providers to serve in a small town community. We have a proud history in our county, and we continue to grow with the communities we serve. Come explore our passionate, caring, highly skilled team and well respected health system. We believe in achieving better healthcare one patient at a time by word of mouth referrals!

The Practice

Generous Base Salary + Collections—Keep 90% of Your Collections
We Offer Flexible Scheduling and Vigorous Practice Support
Manageable Patient Volume—Ensures Exceptional Outcomes
Practice Medicine the Way You Want—Drive Growth in OP Facilities
Brand New Patient Rooms—Easy Access to Your Patients
No Day-to-Day Headaches of Managing a Practice—Take Care of Your Patients and Go Home
Fully Integrated EMR—Allows You to Update Patient Information from Anywhere

The Community - Today... Tomorrow... For Life!

Live and play in a true outdoor paradise... welcome to your new home. Enjoy nature at its best and true Northeastern hospitality combined with all the amenities you need. Discover history nestled in rugged mountains and sequestered river valleys. State parks and forests are sprinkled around the area with an alluring mix of natural wonders to explore. Settle in and enjoy life the way it was meant to be.

Cost of Living 19% Below the National Average—Get More Bang for Your Buck
Less than 30 Minutes from an Airport—Cut Your Travel Time in Half
Great Quality of Life with Low Taxes, a Safe Community, and Strong Growing Economy
Immerse Yourself in Spectacular Skiing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Canoeing and Whitewater Rafting
National Retail and Dining Options as Well as Regional Boutique Shopping and Diverse Restaurants
Just a Few Miles from the State Capitol—Spend a Night Out on the Town with Your Spouse
Thriving Economy Built on Education, Medicine and Technology—Allows for Steady Employment
Spread Out! Affordable Housing and Available Land—Build Your Dream Home

At The Hire Connection, we visit each and every opportunity we represent and, as always, work at no cost to you! Call anytime for more details about this position and many more.

To learn more, contact:

Kira Kordula

The Hire Connection, Director Of Recruiting

Call: 888.471.1243

Email: kira@thehireconnection.net

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