When Sudana Irby, a recruiter at TeamHealth, was tasked with hiring intensivists for a new program in Chicago, she assumed finding the right critical care physician would be “an easy, breezy, slam dunk.” However, it turned out to be one of her most challenging positions to fill.

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Have you ever struggled to fill a position, but then you come across a physician candidate who seems like the perfect fit? The candidate is qualified, highly motivated in their work, needs minimal training, and could bring new insight and perspective to the role. That’s a great day to be a recruiter! That is until the candidate responds, “I’m not interested in new job opportunities at this time.” This candidate is called a passive candidate, and there are a lot of these candidates out there. They’re often overlooked by recruiters because passive candidates aren’t actively seeking a new position. Here’s how to identify them:

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Recruiting is all about preparation and timing, so we created this checklist for physician recruiters to follow for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023. We recommend creating your own custom recruitment checklist, but here are some ideas to help you get started.

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Are you recruiting for an opportunity that is proving challenging to fill? It might be the geography. 

For physicians, no two U.S. states are the same. Deciding where to practice for a physician can be a very substantial decision, especially when the doctor’s family is involved. That’s why Wallethub conducts rankings of the best states for physicians to work in every year, which helps doctors decide where to practice. 

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Physician compensation can be complicated. Payment models are complex, and many doctors – especially graduating residents who are transitioning to full-time employment for the first time – often rely on physician recruiters to explain the distinctions. A physician’s medical specialty, the geographic region of the position, and the market size can significantly impact compensation, as well as the type of practice. What part of a doctor’s compensation is guaranteed? What portion is based on production or a percentage of profits? These questions are essential in understanding compensation for physician candidates.

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Even before the pandemic, physicians and other healthcare workers were facing burnout. In fact, the U.S. Surgeon General recently reported that 54% of doctors and nurses were experiencing burnout before COVID-19, with nearly 66% of nurses considering resigning.

While both men and women healthcare workers are experiencing burnout, women – who often assumed more childcare responsibilities during the pandemic – have been the most impacted. According to Doximity’s 2021 Physician Compensation Report, 25% of surveyed women physicians reported they have considered early retirement due to COVID overwork. 

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Talent Finder now makes it easier to get in touch with physicians. Plus, we’ve created a simpler way to view your job applicants–and that’s just the beginning. Here’s a list of seven product additions and updates, plus new functionality features requested by our clients.

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“What an astonishing thing a book is, one glance and you’re inside the mind of another person,” Carl Sagan once said. And there’s no better time to read than during summer. Whether you’re beachside, in a tent on a mountain, or putting your feet up on your porch, reading is one of the quickest (and most enjoyable) ways to expand your professional knowledge while you unwind.

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This week, we're honoring hospitals and healthcare organizations for National Hospital Week, sponsored by the National Hospital Association. This year's theme – "We Are Health Care" – resonates with our team at Doximity. Our mission is to help physicians be more productive so they can provide better care to their patients.  Empowering healthcare leaders is our passion and our purpose. We are honored to work with esteemed doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physician recruiters every day. Each of these professions is critical to our health care system and key to achieving the greater goal of National Hospital Week: supporting and connecting with communities.  

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Hospitals and healthcare organizations are not just evaluated on the quality of healthcare they provide. Each patient interaction is critical to optimizing customer service and patient satisfaction. In fact, 82% of patients say quality customer service is the most important factor they consider when choosing a healthcare provider or system (per Silverline). 

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