decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 6 (June)
Be clear about NPPs’ roles during their job interviews to increase success
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Article Overview
This practice management article explains how medical groups can use the interview process to clarify expectations for non-physician practitioner candidates. It focuses on broad hiring topics such as on-call responsibilities, types of patient interaction, practice philosophy, performance support, and workplace conditions. The piece is aimed at administrators and clinicians who want to improve hiring outcomes and avoid mismatched expectations when bringing an NPP into the practice.
Why This Topic Matters
Clear role definition during hiring can improve retention, reduce misunderstandings, and help practices align an NPP’s responsibilities with state licensure and internal workflows. It is especially relevant for groups evaluating physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
Article Sections
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Practice management
Introduces the hiring context for non-physician practitioners and the importance of clarifying expectations early in the interview process.
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Five issues to get straight before hiring the NPP
Outlines the major categories practices should discuss with candidates before making an offer, including scheduling, patient interaction, practice style, evaluation, and work environment.
What You Will Learn
- How interview discussions can help align expectations for an NPP hire
- Which broad practice areas should be clarified before onboarding
- Why supervision and licensure considerations matter when hiring non-physician practitioners
- How practice culture and workflow fit influence hiring success
Who Should Read This
- Practice managers
- Medical group administrators
- Physicians hiring advanced practice clinicians
- Healthcare HR professionals
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