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Search Process

Step By Action
Initiate Search Client
  • Authorize search agreement
Prepare for Planning Meeting Both
  • Complete questionnaire
  • Schedule Meeting
Search Planning Meeting Both
  • Discuss Practice opportunity, candidate parameters, compensation/benefits
  • Search process
  • Interviewing
Search outline Pinnacle
  • Recaps search parameters
  • Outlines marketing plan
  • Requires approval by client
  • Sent out 48 hours after meeting
Sourcing Pinnacle
  • Database, direct mail, ads, practice opportunity line, internet and others
Screening Pinnacle
  • Objectives: Meets parameters? Good match? Legitimate candidate
Present candidate Pinnacle
  • CV and candidate information sheet
  • Requires response within 48 hours yes/no to interview
Set interview Pinnacle
  • Interview coordinated
  • Candidate details provided
Interview preparation Both
  • Background checks
  • References
  • Candidate assessment package
  • Client introduction call
  • Itinerary set-up
  • Realtor coordination
  • Travel arranged
Interview Client
  • Per itinerary
Feedback to Pinnacle Client
  • Yes/no decision within 48 hours
Feedback to Client Pinnacle
  • Information from candidate
Offer made Pinnacle or Client
  • Within four days of interview
Negotiation Both
  • Pinnacle mediates between parties
Conclusion Both
  • Yes/no decision from candidate
  • If no, continue with sourcing

Keys to a Successful Search:
  1. Timely, candid communication between client and recruiter
  2. Effective sourcing and screening by recruiter
  3. Tailor the interview to candidate's professional and non-professional needs
  4. Quality time between doctors and candidate on interview
  5. Flexibility during the offer and negotiation process

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