Why Use a Recruitment Firm in Your Job Search?
by Michael P. Broxterman, COO
&
Wendy Abdo, Staff Writer - Pinnacle Health Group
Most physicians feel it is crucial to work for a medical facility where they are valued and respected. Add to this the importance of appropriate compensation, proper utilization of medical skills, and a good community environment, and you have a complete made-to-order recipe for the future. Yet, knowing what you want and putting forth the effort in finding the elusive job opportunity is another thing altogether. Instead of relying on your own limited resources, why not draw on the unlimited resources of a reputable physician recruitment firm? They have job listings from thousands of hospitals and medical facilities throughout the United States and Canada who are actively looking for general practitioners and specialists to fill their needs. Below we have outlined some of the top reasons why a recruitment firm can help you in your search for the perfect job.
Key Points in Your Decision To Use a Recruiting Firm
1. Saves
You Time and Effort?
Let's face it. Time is money. In economics, time is the biggest
constraint, and in an economy with limited resources, you
must determine whether the time and effort you are putting
into your search will be worth the end result. The more difficult-to-place
your specialty is, the more time and energy it will take you
to secure a position, and this will increase your opportunity
costs significantly. Therefore, using a physician recruitment
firm could definitely be worth the cost of your time and effort,
especially when it is a free service to you.
2. Gives
You The Best Match?
Your worst case scenario is when you sign up with a medical
center and then later discover that you have incorporated
yourself in the wrong environment. The associated risks are
extremely high. Not only is this a waste of your time, but
it may put your family in jeopardy when, after just relocating
to a new area, you must again uproot the family and move away.
Are you willing to take these risks? An experienced, well-established
recruitment firm will take the guesswork out of the search
process by providing you with all the information you will
need to make an informed decision on whether to sign the contract
or not.
3. How
Much LegWork Are You Willing To Do?
To find the right medical facility, it takes an enormous effort.
This entails countless telephone calls to all the right people,
diligent searches in numerous job databases, reviewing and
responding to ad placements, and personal and professional
networking. If this is too much for you to deal with, then
you may want to find an expert physician recruitment firm
to handle the "dirty work" for you.
4. Negotiation
Pressures?
Negotiations between you and the hospital of your choice can
become tense. This is bad news for you, since it is crucial
to start off your relationship with the hospital well. So
how can you maintain a positive, professional relationship
with the medical facility while ironing out hairy details
of the contract? By incorporating a third party recruitment
firm to act as a liaison between you and the hospital. Both
of you will feel more comfortable dealing with a recruitment
firm during negotiations than directly with each other. Both
will benefit and this, in turn, will promote a more positive
work relationship for the future.
5. Recruitment
Firms Do More Than Find Jobs?
In addition to matching you up with potential employers that
fit your criteria, a good recruitment firm will go a step
further. For instance, some firms may offer you licensure
assistance. They can help facilitate the licensure process
by submitting the proper documentation to the right individuals
and afterwards follow-up until the process is complete; thus,
ensuring you acquire your license in a timely manner. Recruitment
firms can also aid foreign doctors who seek visa extensions
by putting them in contact with the proper attorneys.
6. You
Have More Choices With a Recruitment Firm?
A recruitment firm has many different types of medical facilities
actively looking for physicians such as newly forming practices,
large already-established practices, multi-national care providers,
hospitals, HMO's, and integrated health care delivery systems.
Depending on what you are looking for, a recruitment firm
can offer more choices.
A physician recruitment firm takes the hard work out of your job search. After discussing your requirements with a consultant, the consultant will weed through all available positions until he or she finds the right match for you. In addition, the recruitment firm and medical facility will be responsible for making all the interview arrangements on your behalf. Job interviews are meticulously arranged around your busy schedule, and you will be given important information on the local and surrounding communities to help you make the best decision for yourself and your family. If your time is limited and it is important for you to find the best possible job opportunities, then you have nothing to lose by incorporating the help of a reputable physician recruitment firm. By utilizing their resources, you will tap into a treasure-trove of expert knowledge, in-depth experience, and a plethora of choices.
References
Stepnick,
Larry. The Advisory Board Company. Physician Recruitment:
Ten Management Practices of Top Hospital Recruiters. The Advisory
Board Company: 1992.
