Friday, March 27, 2015

Waiting for a Doctor's appointment - it's getting worse!

Long gone are the days of seeing your doctor within a few days. With the Association of American Medical Colleges projecting a shortage of at least 45,000 primary care doctors in the US by 2020, the wait time for that next appointment will grow even larger. Throw in the millions of newly insured from the Affordable Care Act, and you are probably looking at weeks to see your doctor.

Average wait times:

- To see a cardiologist, your wait time ranged from a high of 32 days to 11 days in a 2014 survey

- If you want to see an Orthopedic surgeon, you are looking at anywhere from 5 - 18 days

- Getting into your obstetrician/gynecologist ranged from 10 - 46 days

- To see your skin doctor, you are looking at anywhere from 16 - 72 days depending on where you live

- Seeing your family doctor will take you on average of 19.5 days

**Source http://www.merritthawkins.com/uploadedFiles/MerrittHawkings/Surveys/mha2014waitsurvPDF.pdf

Here are the results published in a July, 2014 NY Times article from a 2013 survey of wait times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/06/sunday-review/long-waits-for-doctors-appointments-have-become-the-norm.html

Blue indicates an increase in days to see the doctor, Grey indicates no change from a similar survey conducted in 2009.

So can I speed things up? Follow these ideas:

- Emphasize urgency - by talking about the severe aspects of what you are experiencing, you might be seen quicker

- Ask about weekend or night time appointments. Ask the medical facility to contact you if someone cancels their appointment

- Look for a referral - if your doctor already has a working relationship with a specialist, a phone call from the doctor can speed things up

- See a concierge practice (if you can afford it!)

- Bring a family member with you - not everyone is aggressive in asking for a shorter appointment wait. A family member can advocate on your behalf, especially if you are feeling sick.

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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Friday, March 20, 2015

Don't miss this one - Psychiatry Opportunity with quality of life for all seasons!

We have a GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY for YOU!

Potential Leadership Role with this Psychiatry Position

Call: 888.434.0268

Home to River Valleys and Mountain Ranges; Enjoy the Never Ending Spectacular Scenery

There is always something to do: summer or winter! In this growing city, you can find five major ski areas, a National Park, and a World Heritage Site. Spend a day kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, zip lining, and more.

The Practice

Light Call for True Quality of Life
Supportive Administrative Team and Great C-Suite Means Less Red Tape
Established Patient Panel – Turn Key Ready
Great Variety in Diagnoses Keeps All Your Skills Sharp
Work with Multiple Care Teams Treating Medical, Behavioral, Dental and Preventative Issues

The Community

Enjoy Night Life with Hip Restaurants, Pubs, Casinos, Shops and Local Breweries
Local Universities for a Fun College Town Feel
High Ranking School Systems—Both Public and Private Options
Major Airport Nearby—Great for Weekend Getaways
Top Destination for Train Enthusiasts
Thousands of Hiking Trails
World Class Fly Fishing
America’s Top 10 Ski Towns and #1 for Best Weather

To Learn More Contact:
Kathryn Wallach
Director of Recruiting
Search ID: P0390

Email: Kathryn Wallach

Phone: 888.434.0268

Friday, March 13, 2015

The Hire Connection - Better results, Better Approach

Though relatively young, The Hire Connection (THC) is well known for matching qualified candidates with employers and providers. In fact, THC founder Van Allen, with over 20 years in healthcare recruiting is considered a pioneer by many in the industry.

Better Results

Under Allen’s leadership, THC’s unique approach to recruiting, which fully utilizes technology for better results, more efficiently helps candidates and facilities realize their goals. Personally, we think every recruiting firm should work this way; but then again, we’re kind of glad they don’t.

But perhaps you’re wondering, “How do I know what firm to select or which recruiter to work with as I begin my journey”. When making such an important decision, we suggest you start with these three considerations:

1. Have They Visited

Always ask the recruiter if they have personally visited the location they are sharing with you. If the answer is no, they are probably representing a Contingent firm that hasn’t done all their homework. This is not to say Contingent firms misrepresent opportunities. They do their best, but their services are limited, and without a site visit they are not sufficiently informed. As a result, you’re left with an incomplete overview of the community and opportunity, and a whole lot of questions.

At THC we get to know our Opportunities firsthand and develop working relationships so we can confidently represent them in detail. This eliminates some of the potential train wrecks during the interview process.

2. How do They Select

Ask the recruiter how they conduct their selection process in terms of what opportunities they represent. If they present every opportunity that comes down the pike, rather than ones that meet your criteria, they may be wasting your time.

At THC we carefully hand-pick our opportunities and make sure they initially meet our rigid 3-pronged criteria: First, they must provide a competitive compensation and benefits package with tremendous upside potential. Secondly, we check out their leadership team: Is it forward thinking enough to survive in this fast moving ever-changing healthcare world? Finally, we make sure each opportunity provides an environment conducive to a candidate’s practice preferences, and additionally allows room for professional and personal growth.

3. What Are the Politics Like

Ask your recruiter what they know about the opportunity politics. Though turf wars and strained relationships are common, nobody wants to walk into a war zone unprepared.

At THC, we research all aspects of every opportunity to make sure no candidate enters a position littered with land mines.

Incidentally, these are just three of the considerations we sift through before officially partnering with an employer.

We Take Great Pride

At THC, because our team takes great pride in providing every candidate with an amazing placement experience from start to finish, we work exceptionally hard to get the best results. Hopefully, our efforts today will cause you to think of The Hire Connection first in the future.

The healthcare recruiting industry has two traditional approaches to the way recruiting companies will use for placement of healthcare professionals. Let's take a quick look at each approach and then The Hire Connection approach!

Traditional Contingent Approach

The contingent approach is sometimes considered a value, because no payment is required until when or IF, a candidate is placed. Contingent agencies offer limited client services and sourcing ability, which can prolong recruitment efforts and have a negative impact on the quality of your outcome.

Contingent agencies represent the candidate...not you or your company! How much incentive do you think they have to make a placement at your facility versus others?

Traditional Retained Approach

The retained approach offers a comprehensive recruitment strategy that designates staff, resources and services to your search.

Retained agencies are expensive, difficult to budget...and if the search goes unfilled, the client loses EVERYTHING they have invested in the search. There also may be additional advertising charges and the average financial risk if the search goes unfilled is $28,000.

The Hire Connection Approach!

The Hire Connection was founded to provide a comprehensive recruitment solution that is financially safe and affordable.

We implement a full-service recruitment strategy with a unique money back guarantee to substantially mitigate your financial risk. Coupling technology, expertise and accountability, The Hire Connection services are designed to source, screen, qualify, present and place providers to satisfy recruitment goals and provider retention.

Safe and affordable, our schedule fee is easy to budget and all advertising is included in total recruitment costs. We also charge far less than other agencies in it's class, and our completion fee is contingent on successful placement!

Don't go the traditional approach route...The Hire Connection approach works!

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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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Pediatric Pulmonology Opportunity | PDP0372

We have a GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY for YOU!

Situated in an upscale, metropolitan community, find world-class amenities in a family friendly environment. Come see what sets us apart!

Call: 888.810.3560

Established, Collegial, Lucrative

Are you looking for stability, security and quality of life in your practice? Take a moment and explore this established, growing pediatric pulmonology group. Enjoy practicing with collegial physicians who pride themselves on education, excellent medicine and exceptional outcomes!

The Practice

Clear Road Map to 90th Percentile Earnings and a Generous Signing Bonus
Dedicated Specialty Clinics for Cystic Fibrosis, Allergy and Asthma
Large Referral Base and No Competition Provides Immediate Ramp Up
Interventional Procedures Welcomed—EBUS, Stents and More
24/7 Pediatric Hospitalists Provide an Exceptional Quality of Life

The Community

Ranked #1 by Forbes Magazine as “Best Place For Jobs And To Raise A Family”
Sprawling Metro Area Covering 5 Counties—Home to well over Half Million Residents
Nationally Acclaimed Commute Times and Low Cost of Living for a Great Quality of Life
Affordable Housing—Downtown Penthouses to Vast Country Acreage
Abundance of Cultural Amenities—Performing Arts, Professional Sports, Night
Life, Diverse Dining Options, Upscale Shopping and So Much More…

To Learn More Contact:

Rob Weigand

Director of Recruiting
Search ID: PDP0372

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