Friday, August 26, 2016

The Cost of Hiring the Wrong Physician

Let's face it...you can hire the wrong physician for your opportunity.  Hopefully that does not happen, and at The Hire Connection, our success rate for placing the right physician in your opportunity is one of the main reasons you should call us.  However, if the wrong physician is hired, what is the cost to your organization?  Here are some costs associated with hiring the wrong candidate:

Poor hires are a drain on your resources in a big way.



Financial

Obviously, the financial cost of hiring the wrong candidate is reason #1.  Salary, relocation allowances, signing bonuses and compensation for school debt are all drains on your organizations finances if the wrong person is hired.  In addition, you may have to pay a severance package to someone that you have to let go.  The US Department of Labor estimates that the cost of a bad hire can equal 30 percent of the employees first year's earnings.  

Time and Productivity 

Hiring the wrong person invariably is a huge drain on the time of many people, from department heads to upper management and human resource departments.  If training is involved, immediate supervisors and trainers will see no return on the time spent trying to get the new hire up to speed.  If there is conflict involved, then even more time is spent to try to remediate the conflicts and supervisors can spend a large part of their day trying to manage poor performers.

Morale

Nothing can kill the morale of an organization faster than a poor hiring choice.  Having a poor performer can demotivate the team and your other employees can become disinterested or stop engaging.



Reputation of the Medical Facility

Your physicians are the lifeblood of the organization, and have the most face to face time with your patients.  Hiring the wrong physician can have a devastating effect on the reputation of the medical facility or hospital.  Social media makes this even more damaging. If a patient has the wrong experience with a physician, you can bet it will be on Facebook or other social channels very quickly. 

So how do I keep from hiring the wrong candidate?

Keep in mind that 80% of turnover is due to bad hiring decisions, so examine your recruiting processes carefully.  If you find that you are continually hiring candidates that are disrupting company culture, decreasing your productivity, and causing lost revenue, then consider hiring a professional medical recruiting company like The Hire Connection.   Our processes include:
  1. Constantly researching QUALITY candidates
  2. Keeping a current list of potential candidates
  3. Using technology to find and recruit top candidates
  4. Vetting candidates based upon your input about your culture and environment
  5. Working to ensure candidates' families know in advance about the community
  6. Much more!
Don't lose more time/money/energy or the reputation of your facility.  Give us a call and we will help you find the RIGHT candidate.


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Friday, August 19, 2016

Orthopedic Surgery Opportunity Featuring Aggressive Salary

Base - $500k

The Land of Enchantment!

Call: 866.661.4473


Be All, End All! 

We are the leading providers of choice in the region, our physicians deliver complete care from cardiac, to pediatric, to mental health and general surgery. We provide a rich history of community support and involvement while offering state-of-the-art equipment and cutting edge medicine, creating an environment that is second to none. Come explore the countless advantages offered by one of the oldest, most esteemed and well respected healthcare systems in the Southwest.


The Practice—Orthopedic Surgery

  • Aggressive Salary with a Base of $500k—Plus Additional Earnings
  • Schedule Includes 3 Days in the Office and 2 Days in the OR—Great Quality of Life
  • Mission Driven Practice that Values Care and Patient Satisfaction
  • 18 Patients/Day Average Ensures Excellent Medicine
  • Onsite Labs, Imaging, Space to Expand—Clinic with Room & Ready Grow
  • No Micro-Management—Practice Medicine the Way YOU Want
  • Highly Trained and Dedicated Staff to Support YOU


The Community

  • New 27 Hole Golf Course Ranked Top 10 New Courses in 2015
  • Grab Your Loved One and Savor the Most Amazing Sunsets You Will Ever See!
  • Stay Active with a Trip to the Great Dunes that Encompass 275 Square Miles of Desert
  • Experience an Array of Imaginative Cuisine Representing a Diverse Blend of Cultures
  • Located in the Center of 6 Different Urban/Metro Locations
  • Affordable Housing and Available Land to Build Your Dream Home
  • Fast and Easy Airport Right in Your Backyard

To learn more, contact:
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Phone: 866.661.4473

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Search ID: Orthopedic Surgery 0440

OR, fill out this contact form and we will get in touch with you!

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, August 12, 2016

Recruiting 101 - Tell Your Story to Attract the Best Talent

Many experts believe that the United States faces an emergency in healthcare with a massive physician shortage looming. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the US will face a shortage of 90,000 physicians by 2020, and 130,000 by 2025. This prediction means that the available talent pool for filling your medical facilities opportunities is shrinking and that recruitment efforts for these physicians becomes even more complicated. With the private sector also competing for this talent (pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech companies as examples), your recruiting efforts need to be honed to new levels of effectiveness. At the best medical recruiting company in the US, The Hire Connection team has learned that "Telling Your Story" can make the difference in landing the right physician for your opportunity.


Telling Your Story

Doing this the same old way does not work anymore. Talking about upward advancement, higher pay, blah, blah, blah, is not the best way to tell your story. Most candidates already understand that if they stick around long enough, their career and pay will advance. These candidates most likely have heard the same stories from other recruiters as well. Tell your candidates a story that will resonate with them, and pique their interest in your opportunity.

Have a Compelling Voice in Your Story

Effective story telling is based on how well you can capture the attention of the audience and engage them on an emotional level. One way to do this is to have your current physicians tell their stories. How did they come to the conclusion that the particular hospital was right for them? What reasons were compelling to them? What struck a chord in them about choosing the opportunity?  Let your physicians do the recruiting for you!

Tell Their Family a Story

If you can tell the physicians family a great story about the opportunity, you are more likely to have the candidate say "yes". Talk about why your current physicians love the schools, the dining, the shopping, the recreational activities in the area, and why quality of life is so high. This quite often is more important to the candidate and their family than compensation or advancement opportunities.  


Consider the Millennials

Millennials think a little differently than older candidates. They often have demands for work/life balances and require more flexibility than experienced physicians. Millennials are much more motivated by having "fun" at work than older healthcare professionals. Tell your story in a way that will appeal to your younger candidates and you will find success. 

The Hire Connection is a premier medical recruiting firm that is well known for matching qualified physicians with employers and healthcare providers. We can "Tell Your Story" for you in an effective and financially efficient way for your next opportunity. Give us a call and we will tell you "Our Story"!


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Friday, August 5, 2016

Cardiology Opportunity Annual Earnings Exceeding $400K

A Rare Opportunity to Find Big City Life AND Low Cost of Living 

Top Tier Compensation

Call: 866.661.4473


Sun Sun Sun 

At the foot of the Organ Mountains and along the banks of the Rio Grande, this booming community has received countless awards, including “Best Places to Live.” If you are looking for as many sunny days as possible, there is no better place in the country. From festivals and fiestas to art shows and nationally recognized annual events—this thriving community has something for everyone, every age!

 

Cardiology Practice

  • Base Salary + RVU Bonus Package—Annual Earnings Exceeding $400K!
  • Signing Bonus, Relocation Package, Student Loan Reimbursement—Stress Free Transition
  • Minimal Call Schedule—Provides Fantastic Quality of Life!
  • Assisted by Highly Trained and Dedicated Support Staff, Easily Merge into Your New Position
  • Awarded “Best Hospital” by Reader’s Choice 2003, 2013 and 2015—Experience Counts!
  • Top 5 LifePoint Hospital in Size, Volume and Profitability—Join an Industry Leader
  • Extensive Onboard Marketing Campaign–Quickly Ramp Up Your Patient Load


The Community

  • A Rare Opportunity to Find Big City Life AND Low Cost of Living
  • Quality Public and Private Schools–Ranked Nationally
  • Named “One of the 20 Best Towns of the Future”
  • Named “One of the Top 20 Boomtowns”
  • Wonderful Culture, Relaxed Atmosphere and the Friendliest People
  • Home to the World’s First Purpose-built Commercial Spaceport
  • Explore the World’s Largest Protected Gypsum Dune Field or Just Go White Sand Surfing and Dune Sledding!
  • Surrounded By Protected Parks and Monuments, this Community Offers Limitless Outdoor Activities
  • With Beautiful Mountain Views, Lakes and 350 Days of Sunshine Each Year—Golf is Magnificent!

To learn more, contact:
The Hire Connection
Phone: 866.661.4473

Watch: https://youtu.be/geucHgnacYQ
Search ID: Cardiology 0439

OR, fill out this contact form and we will get in touch with you!


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, July 28, 2016

The Physician Shortage: 5 Myths & 1 Fact

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has been warning of the physician shortage for years. They predict that the States will be short 90,000 physicians by 2020 and 130,000 physicians by 2025. While we are still at least four years out from that initial prediction, the initial strains of the physician shortage can already be felt. This week, our healthcare recruiting experts are here to increase awareness of this modern healthcare crisis by dispelling some of the common myths and misunderstandings surrounding the physician shortage.

Myth #1: All Specialties Will Be Hit Equally
When they hear the words "physician shortage," some people assume that the United States will be short of all types of physicians. However, the truth is that the shortage will likely impact the primary care industry more than others. For this reason, some people refer to the physician shortage as the "primary care crisis."

 Myth #2: Primary Care Is The Only Field That Will Suffer
By the same token, it's important to be aware that while the primary care industry is expected to be hit more than many other medicinal fields, it is not the only arena that will suffer. The AAMC predicts that America will be short 21,400 surgeons by 2020, Becker's Hospital Review projects that America will be short 1,500 oncologists by 2025. 

 Myth #3: All Geographic Locations Will Suffer Equally
While the physician shortage is expected to impact all of the United States, the simple truth is that bigger cities have an advantage over rural areas. Several larger, more densely populated states (such as Colorado, California, Texas, and New York) will likely experience far fewer challenges than their smaller counterparts.

 Myth #4:  The Physician Shortage Is The Result Of Fewer People Pursuing Medical Careers
Some people believe that the physician shortage has been caused by fewer and fewer people pursuing medical degrees. However, the truth is that the shortage is mainly caused by the age of many of today's physicians and our rapidly increasing population. Becker's Hospital Review projects that population growth alone will cause the U.S. to need 33,000 new physicians in the next ten years. At the same time, a large percentage of our current physicians are nearing retirement age. Pursuing a career as a physician requires many years of education and residency programs, making it difficult for the incoming number of physicians to keep up with the number of outgoing physicians preparing for retirement.

 Myth #5: The Educational System Will Help Us Overcome The Physician Shortage
Unfortunately, the answer to our physician shortage problems may not lie within our educational systems. While there are thousands of aspiring new physicians desiring to pursue medical careers, the acceptance rate for medical institutes is despairingly low. The average acceptance rate hovers around 44.5% - and can fall to as low as 10% for certain institutions. When it comes to combating the physician shortage, this low acceptance rate certainly isn't helping things.

 FACT: The Hire Connection Can Help You Combat The Physician Shortage
While there may be no apparent solution for the physician shortage on a national level, all is not lost. You can minimize the affects of the physician shortage on your specific facility by being proactive and seeking assistance from an experienced healthcare recruiting company. Together, we can develop concrete strategies to help your organization stay ahead of the game. Contact The Hire Connection for more information about our physician recruiting services.

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Friday, July 22, 2016

Internal Medicine Opportunity - BIG City Life, LOW Cost Of Living!

Outstanding Internal Medicine Opportunity!

Top Tier Compensation

Amazing Starting Base with RVU Production Bonus

A Rare Opportunity To Find Big City Life AND Low Cost Of Living



 Sun Sun Sun

 At the foot of the Organ Mountains and along the banks of the Rio Grande, this booming community has received countless awards, including “Best Places to Live.” If you are looking for as many sunny days as possible, there is no better place in the country. From festivals and fiestas to art shows and nationally recognized annual events—this thriving community has something for everyone, every age!

Internal Medicine Practice
  • Starting Base Salary $240,000 + RVU Production Bonus—Great Income Potential!
  • Signing Bonus, Relocation Package, Student Loan Reimbursement—Stress Free Transition
  • 100% Outpatient Provides Fantastic Quality of Life
  • Assisted by Highly Trained and Dedicated Support Staff, Easily Merge into Your New Position
  • Awarded “Best Hospital” by Reader’s Choice 2003, 2013 and 2015—Experience Counts!
  • Top 5 LifePoint Hospital in Size, Volume and Profitability—Join an Industry Leader
  • Extensive Onboard Marketing Campaign–Quickly Ramp Up Your Patient Load


The Community
  • A Rare Opportunity to Find Big City Life AND Low Cost of Living
  • Quality Public and Private Schools–Ranked Nationally
  • Named “One of the 20 Best Towns of the Future”
  • Named “One of the Top 20 Boomtowns”
  • Wonderful Culture, Relaxed Atmosphere and the Friendliest People
  • Home to the World’s First Purpose-built Commercial Spaceport
  • Explore the World’s Largest Protected Gypsum Dune Field or Just Go White Sand Surfing and Dune Sledding!
  • Surrounded By Protected Parks and Monuments, this Community Offers Limitless Outdoor Activities
  • With Beautiful Mountain Views, Lakes and 350 Days of Sunshine Each Year—Golf is Magnificent!

To learn more, contact:
The Hire Connection
Phone: 866.661.4473
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=082p4dl41NU

OR, fill out this contact form and we will get in touch with you!
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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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

5 Characteristics To Look For In A New Physician

When you're recruiting a new physician for your practice, what traits should you look for? Don't be fooled into thinking that years of experience and a stellar resume are the only important characteristics. While these factors can help you narrow down your candidate pool, there are a lot of "intangibles" that should be factored into your decision. Our professional medical recruiting firm is here to help.

Finding The Right Physician - 5 Traits To Look For

 When recruiting physicians for your firm, it's important to find candidates who possess the right characteristics to lead your practice to success. Below are a few key abilities and personality traits to look for in your prospective physicians.

1. Strong Communication Skills
As Americans continue to place a growing emphasis on personalized care, it is essential that you find physicians who are able to clearly and effectively communicate with their patients. It's important that your patients feel confident that they understand their diagnosis and their treatment plans, and they can only do so when their physicians communicate with them effectively.

2. Familiarity With Insurance Plans
Physicians are not required to handle the specific ins and outs of dealing with insurance companies, but a basic working knowledge of how insurance plans and requirements function can be valuable asset for physicians. This allows them to design treatment plans that will fit within their patients' insurance requirements.

 3. Genuine Interest In Patients' Success
Patients want to feel like they matter - that their physicians are truly committed to helping them get better. No one can successfully fake the type of personalized care patients need for very long; your best bet will be to hire physicians who hold a genuine interest in their patients' well-being. Commitment to their patients' health should be top of your candidates' priority list.

4. Technological Adaptability
Medical technology is racing forward with impressive speed. Diagnostic and treatment strategies are evolving rapidly as new technological and medical advancements open the door to new possibilities. It's important to find an physician who will be able to keep up with each new technology as it becomes available.

5. Empathetic Attitude
Apart from standard wellness visits, most people must be suffering from an illness, disease, or injury in order for them to seek medical attention. In order to provide the quality care their patients need, doctors need to be able to be empathetic. If patients feel like their healthcare providers do not understand the emotional stressors their situation has placed on them, they will likely be displeased with the care and may go to a different provider.

 The Hire Connection Can Help You Find The Right Physicians

 Are you in need of a new physician at your hospital? Don't face the recruiting process alone. Our experienced and talented medical recruiting experts can help you approach the process strategically so that you can find the best possible physicians for your opportunities. We will also perform initial screenings of each potential candidates, ensuring that you only spend time interviewing those with the highest potential. Call us at (866) 661-4473 to learn more.

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