Recruiting: how to hire the right physician for your practice

Why This Topic Matters

Hiring a physician is a major operational and financial decision, and the article highlights the broad considerations that can affect whether a recruit becomes a long-term success for the practice.

Article Sections

1. From job fairs to locums

   This section surveys broad avenues practices may use to identify physician candidates and obtain outside recruiting help. It also touches on the use of job boards, residency contacts, recruitment coordinators, and career fairs.

2. Win “passive” seekers

   This section discusses candidate outreach strategies for physicians who are not actively looking but may be open to opportunities. It covers general approaches for making a practice more appealing to those prospects.

3. Is it a match?

   This section explains how practices can think about alignment between a candidate and the practice’s culture, philosophy, and day-to-day environment. It emphasizes broad factors that influence whether the fit will work beyond credentials alone.

4. Family plan

   This section addresses the role of a physician’s family in recruitment decisions. It discusses community orientation and support considerations that may affect relocation and acceptance.

5. Don’t “borrow” contracts

   This section focuses on the legal side of physician hiring, including the need to review employment agreements carefully rather than relying on generic documents. It also notes the involvement of legal counsel and contract terms that may be relevant in a hiring relationship.

6. On-boarding

   This section covers the transition period after hiring and the time needed for a physician to settle into a new practice. It also mentions mentoring and early review of performance processes during onboarding.