“I’m sure we will be calling on your staff again for our recruitment needs” - Shelby Memorial Hospital

The Hire Connection Client Experience

Summary:

Shelby Memorial Hospital (SMH), Shelbyville, Illinois, the lone hospital serving Shelby County’s population of 5000; decided they needed more coverage for their area.

They needed a provider to cover their rural clinic that is critical to ensuring the viability of their organization. “This recruitment enables us to provide treatment to a lot of patients that would have gone to other facilities if we had not been successful.” This recruitment will also increase the hospital’s revenue.

Shelbyville is a small farming community and is most proud of their invention of the Pick-Up Bailer. It was designed, and also manufactured, in Shelbyville. This has made a huge impact on the community.

 

Case Details:     

Location: Shelbyville, Illinois

Service Area: Shelby County

Physician Staff:  4

Growth Plans: Due to retirement we are going to need to add physicians.

Recruitment Method: Outsourced Recruiting

Marilyn Sears is the CEO of SMH, a 30 bed not-for-profit community hospital located in Shelbyville, IL. They take a lot of pride in providing quality healthcare for the county and it has been a tradition for over 90 years. 

This small hospital stays busy in the ER with just over 30,000 visits annually. Marilyn Sears was born in this hospital, has experienced and embraces the hospital’s philosophy of ultimate excellence in patient caring and describes the hospital in two words…."totally compassionate”.

SMH provides a round-the-clock Emergency Department that is fully staffed by physicians and highly trained nurses. They also feature a full cadre of both in and outpatient services including a 24-hour lab and an imaging department that is fully digital. Another component of SMH is an advanced surgery department with an acute inpatient care unit.

Marilyn has worked with other contingent and retained firms in the past. She got really frustrated with previous firms because they would essentially submit every physician in their database without even trying to ensure they were a good fit. She said she called a candidate one night that had been sent over by a firm and learned during that conversation, the candidate was an Orthopedic Surgeon when she was recruiting a Family Practitioner. Marilyn received another candidate that was a Pathologist who just decided he was going to start practicing Family Medicine; that wasn't acceptable either.

Then Sears met The HireConnection

When we asked Marilyn why she selected The Hire Connection, she said, “I like that you are from the Midwest, and I get a different kind of feeling than other firms were giving me. I guess it was just a great vibe and Norma sold me on it”.


“Kathryn was great every step of the way. She is very knowledgeable and kept me so informed throughout the process. I was also very impressed with her communication.”


Marilyn indicated she would highly recommend The Hire Connection and she is very happy with her new physician. “I will be calling upon your services again.”

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A Spectacular Rheumatology Opportunity!

We have a GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY for YOU!

Join THE Premier Orthopedic Hospital in the State!

Metro Area, Home to Over 450,000 Residents - RHU0382

This rheumatology practice is in the region’s first hospital that is dedicated to the complete treatment of the orthopedic patient.

The Practice

• Amazing Base Salary that Blows MGMA Numbers Out of the Water
• Integrated Referral Network—Receive All Non-Surgical Cases from Elite Ortho Team
• Infusions, Radiology, Surgery, Pharmacy—Conveniently Located on Site
• Permanent, Full-time 4 ½ day Position—Exceptional Quality of Life
• Award Winning Team and Facility—Joint Replacement Excellence Award for 2014

The Community

• Multiple Local Division I Universities for a Fun, College Town Feel
• More Money in Your Pocket – Median House Price 10% Below the National Average
• Top Ranking School Options—Public and Private
• Three Lakes to Enjoy Fishing and Boating—Trails for Nature Walks or Bike Rides
• NCAA College World Series – Need I say more?
• Outdoor Concerts and Music Festivals – Something for Everyone!

To Learn More Contact:
Kathryn Wallach

Director of Recruiting
Search ID: RHU0382

Email:
Kathryn Wallach

Phone:

866.661.4473 x108

573-303-3863

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We made Pocahontas Family Medical Center very happy!

The Hire Connection Client Experience

“I liked the fact that we were both sharing in the risk”

Summary:  

Pocahontas is a one hospital town and the hospital has 50 beds with a Level 4 Trauma designation. Pocahontas Medical Clinic(PMC) is locally owned. They currently have 5 Family Practitioners and 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners. This is a very busy practice in need of sourcing and securing a new physician due to a physician relocating.

Pocahontas is located in Randolph County and has a population of 6500. It is the only county in the US with 5 rivers running through it. They are very proud to be listed as one of the Top 3 Most Affordable Cities in Arkansas. PMC is located between three other communities with the closest being Jonesboro Arkansas, which is 40 minutes away. 

Case Details:           

Location: Pocahontas, Arkansas

Service Area: Pocahontas

Physician Staff: 5

Growth Needs: The city of Pocahontas has been awarded a new plant that opens in 2015 and will employ over 1000 people and consequently will increase the PMC patient visits. They will need to recruit additional physicians to meet the needs.

                                   Recruitment Method: Outsourced Recruiting

Anthony Pemberton is the CEO of Pocahontas Medical Clinic. Most of PMC’s staff, including the providers, were born and raised in Pocahontas. They like to describe the facility as “your hometown healthcare clinic”. PMC opened its doors in August of 1979 and, in addition to the 7 providers, they employ 40 supplementary staff. With the continued growth of Pocahontas, PMC plans to expand by opening a new clinic. At that point, they will need to bring in another physician as well as a Nurse Practitioner. 

When this recruiting process began, PMC needed one physician to start in 2014 and an additional provider for the new clinic that will open in 2015. “Their quick and timely placement certainly meets our immediate need and we are confident they will fill our next need as soon as it’s launched”, said Anthony Pemberton, CEO.

Then we met The Hire Connection

Anthony evaluated a few firms before arriving at his decision to move forward with THC. “It was an immediate need and I truly believed THC would deliver the best candidate and in a very expedient manner, and they did”. Anthony described the challenges to successfully recruit to Pocahontas, as their rural setting. “It’s tough to find applicants who want to live in this setting”. He has worked with other firms, while working in a similar position for another organization, and he was always frustrated with the lack of communication and wondering where they were in the process. He said, “every time he signed a contract with a recruiting firm---I never heard from them again”.

Anthony worked with Kira at The Hire Connection and loved that she always kept him in the loop. She was always engaged in the process. “I also loved that they came down to Pocahontas and did a personal site-visit. This was a chance for them to meet the medical staff and really capture what we were looking for in a candidate. The profile truly enabled them to represent our practice opportunity accurately”.


When we asked Anthony what he thought about THC and whether he would use them again, he answered with a resounding, “Yes I would!!! We are very pleased and very satisfied with the outcome.”

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Case Study - The CREOKS Client Experience with THC

Our clients demand a lot from The Hire Connection when they hire us to recruit the perfect candidate for their health care facility.  CREOKS Behavioral Health Services needed help recruiting health professionals to meet growth in their mental health services and they turned to The Hire Connection!

The Hire Connection Client Experience

“They have met every demand we have placed on them”

Summary:  CREOKS Behavioral Health Services is an organization that provides services to the underinsured and uninsured in Tulsa, OK.  They have over 20 clinics throughout the state, covering Northeast and Central Oklahoma.  In 1980, a group of professionals, that included counselors, ministers, city managers, county commissioners, bankers, and involved citizens of the Tulsa area, formed a team to meet the mental health needs of 3 counties.  CREOKS is certified by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). 

CREOKS mission is the pursuit of ensuring affordability, quality and integrity of all services, as well as promoting education, community partnerships and the development of additional programs and methods to meet direct client needs and organizational challenges.    CREOKS continues to grow rapidly and the needs for behavioral health issues are in high demand. 

Case Details:          

Location: Tulsa, Oklaho

Service Area: Tulsa

Physician Staff: 20 Psychiatrists

Growth Needs: We just opened a 16 bed crisis unit and we are planning to open 7-10 sites as Behavioral Health Homes for patients with mental health issues.

Recruitment Method: Outsourced Recruiting

Brent Black is the CEO of CREOKS and he has been with the organization for over 15 years.  Our primary contact is Chris Perry which amongst other responsibilities oversees all provider recruitment.  He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where he studied counseling before he launched his career with CREOKS in patient care, ultimately moving into the management of CREOKS over the past 5 years. 

Prior to using recruiting firms, CREOKS expanded their physician base through word of mouth and even utilized the model of providers going temporary(Locum-tenens) to permanent.  Chris indicated it was very costly way to recruit and decided to take a different direction.

Then we met The Hire Connection

When we asked Chris why he ultimately went with The Hire Connection(THC) he said, “it was initially the money and how affordable they were.   Most firms I was considering were asking us to pay upwards of $50,000.00 to bring us a Psychiatrist and The Hire Connection was much more reasonable.”  CREOKS was using locums for quite some time before realizing the cost was really putting a dent in their bottom line.  “My frustration with other firms we used in the past, was that newly recruited physicians never stayed and the candidates that were forwarded to us were poor quality”. 

CREOKS was under a lot of pressure to find a Psychiatrist for the new Crisis Center that was being built.  They needed The Hire Connection to find a Psychiatrist to start within 3 months after they signed the agreement with THC.  That was a tall order.  The Hire Connection delivered a board certified high level Psychiatrist in the allotted time.  Shortly after that successful recruitment, Chris asked THC to secure a mid-level provider with a mental health background.  In 5 short weeks, THC was able to secure the Advanced Nurse Practitioner they were seeking. 

“You guys were able to get a good understanding of what we needed.  It was important to the President of THC and Kathryn to come and learn about the organization and we also loved that you were located very close to us”.

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9 tips to help you Capture and Connect!

Whether you are trying to sell an idea to your spouse or recruiting your next employee the simple Connect and Capture theory is a step in the right direction.

Here is one of the greatest simple truths in life that if fully understood and implemented will take you to heights you have never been before. 

Bonding and Rapport Tips

♦  Life is not about you, it is about the other person. When you connect, your odds of capturing a candidate and selling ideas to staff and your spouse go through the roof.




♦  The position may be great and satisfy the candidate professionally, but if they never integrate fully into your culture they will never truly feel as if they are a part of it.

♦  Outline your vision and mission and make the candidate feel like he or she will be an integral part of the plan.

♦  Out of understandable desperation, warning signs are overlooked or ignored, resulting in non-optimal hires when, with a little more effort, a better fit could have been found.

♦  If you want to get to the top you have to take everyone with you. Most medical recruitment efforts are won or lost before you speak to your first candidate.

♦  Studies have proven over and over it takes 5 positive employees to compensate for one negative force or employee. Start showing the love and be positive at all times.

♦  Take every decision and hold it up to the light of integrity and ask yourself, does it allow you to lay your head down at night and know, without question, it wasn't for personal gain but for the good of the company, staff and client.

♦  The rigors of building a business are grueling, stressing, and trying, and without levity in the workplace you will alienate the most valuable asset you possess — your staff. When your place is no fun, your staff will go find the fun factor elsewhere.

♦  If you spend your entire life helping people up the ladder of life, you will experience all the rewards life has for you.


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$195K Guaranteed First Year—Home For Dinner Every Night!

FAMILY PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY—Search ID:  FP0330

Join an outstanding practice that has made a positive impact on the community for over 22 years. This well established practice needs a caring Physician who can provide quality medicine in a professional manner. The right Physician will work alongside a dedicated team of medical professionals committed to meeting the healthcare needs of their close-knit community. This practice takes pride in providing excellent care and customer service to their patients and family members.

• Employed Position with all Malpractice Insurance Covered
• Aggressive Base Salary
• Say Goodbye to Student Loans
• Amazing Benefits + Retirement Package
• + Family Members Treated for Free
• Relocation Assistance
• 38 Days Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance

 

 

WELCOME HOME!

This area offers quality of life characterized by safe, secure living, exciting festivals and abundant outdoor opportunities such as golf, biking, fishing, water sports and season hunting. There are several large cities close by, which present a wide array of attractions and entertainment possibilities.

• Strong And Welcoming Community Atmosphere
• Superior Public Schools as well as Major Universities Near By
• Great Quality of Life with Low Taxes, a Safe Community
• and a Strong Economy
• Large Variety of Churches, Civic Clubs and Cultural Organizations
• Major College and Professional Sports Teams within Driving Distance

To view more on this opportunity - http://www.docs4hire.co/fp0330

We know schedules can be extremely hectic so feel free to contact Kira Kordula anytime, evenings and weekends included:   Call 573-693-4414 or kira@thehireconnection.net

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Recruiting made Easy!

Van Allen, the owner of The Hire Connection has spent many years recruiting physicians for hospitals and clinics all over the country. He attributes his huge success in that arena to helping hospitals understand some basic steps to ensuring you getting the right candidate for the position and do everything in your power to retain that candidate.

The first mistake in limiting the ability to retain an employee is made at the beginning of the recruiting process, and that mistake is settling for a candidate who truly doesn't fit into the organizational culture and doesn't have the ability to buy into the direction of the leadership.

There is a place for mavericks and cowboys but it’s probably not YOUR place. Van is convinced most recruitment efforts are won or lost before you speak to your first rock star candidate.
The steps for successfully recruiting and retaining staff, who will become part of the fabric of your organization, are spelled out with the word RETAIN. Good luck and happy Recruiting and more importantly – Retaining.

(R) RECOGNIZE

...the type of person who can benefit to your organization. Most recruitment efforts are won or lost before you speak to your first candidate. Develop skills that enable you to evaluate candidates and determine whether they will be assets or a liabilities to your organization. Too many times, a candidate looks great on paper and was engaging over dinner, but their profile was not a good fit for the position. I have made a living finding those chunks of coal or diamonds in the rough that not one gave a second glance and turned them into my star producers. Out of understandable desperation, warning signs are overlooked or ignored, resulting in non-optimal hires when, with a little more effort, a better fit could have been found. Use the interview process to find the qualified candidate who wants and has what it takes to be a part of your organization. 

We took everyone from the receptionist to support staff to a potential high-producing position through the same process. We started with phone interviews. I always wanted to hear the person’s voice. I wanted to hear the conviction and passion in their answers without being misguided or confused with the body language. If the candidate passed that test it was on to the face-to-face. We conducted a minimum of three one-on-one interviews. We also did at least one Social Interview. This was an opportunity for us to see how the candidates handled themselves with a cocktail in their hand. We took note of their social graces, their humor, and their ability to interact with potential colleagues.

(E) ENLIGHTEN

...your candidate. Make a strong, honest case for what your organization has to offer and how the candidate fits into the picture. Outline your vision and mission and make the candidate feel like he or she will be an integral part of the plan. In order to connect with the right candidate, enlighten, educate, and enter into a trust with the candidate. If candidate only feels your wallet, it will be hard to convince them they are valued for anything more than financial gain. By leading with your heart, the candidate is more likely to be motivated by ambition and a sense that they bring intrinsic value to the organization.

(T) TAKE TIME

...to understand the needs of the candidate as well as the family. Do your best to ask the right questions by drilling down a few levels. You want to make sure that your organization will not only provide personal gratification but also meet the financial needs of the candidate’s family obligations. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. If the spouse is not happy, they will make their voice heard and that influence will quickly damage your employee.

Be sure to spend time evaluating the family. Do they seem interested? Supportive? Genuine? It is hard to ignore clear signs from a family that is not supportive or enthusiastic about your candidate’s decision. If your organization is truly concerned about having an environment that not only supports the employee but the family as well, then it is critical to cover all bases.

(A) ASSIGN

...one person from the organization who caters to the candidate during their first six months of their employment . Anyone in management is probably going to be too busy to monitor the candidate on a daily basis, but someone who is responsible for occasionally checking in with the new candidate to make sure everything is available to them to ensure their success would be extremely helpful. Let that person do your legwork and then report back to you on a monthly basis. By having someone assigned to the new candidate to monitor his or her progress during the first year, you will be able to catch anything that is not going according to plan.

(I) INTRODUCE

...the candidate to the key people within the organization. Do this through orientation, but not through name only — make sure the key people are introduced during the orientation or perhaps a reception event for the new staff. The position may be great and satisfy the candidate professionally, but if they never integrate fully into your culture they will never truly feel as if they are a part of it.

Find out about the individual’s interests and help them to make connections with people in your organization that share likenesses. Your job is not to nurture those relationships, but making the introductions demonstrates a level of care for the individual’s transitional needs (or, need to find his/her niche). Never forget, they are moving into a new set of surroundings that is awkward and foreign and anything you can do to ease that transition.

(N) NEVER

...leave anything to chance. Make a plan and work the plan. When a new recruit works out, it doesn't happen by chance. It happened because you understood going in what it would take to experience a successful recruitment. You also understood you would never retain this candidate without doing the little things to insure they are a long-term player. It always amazes me when I hear we will buy life insurance for yourself, insurance for the car, the house, the boat but we never put in place an insurance plan that ensures you are going to keep your candidate around for more than 2 years. 

Unless you simply enjoy the recruitment process I would strongly encourage you to put the mechanisms in place that protect your assets. I tend to lean toward the fact that someone who generates revenue or provides tremendous support for your producers are an asset to your organization. They certainly aren't a liability.


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