--- title: Doximity Talent Finder Blog | What soft skills mean in physician recruitment description: What soft skills mean in physician recruitment | --- [Menu](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/what-soft-skills-mean-in-physician-recruitment#footer) [![Doximity Talent Finder](https://assets.doxcdn.com/image/upload/fl_sanitize/logos/talent-finder/logo-talent-finder.svg)](https://www.doximity.com/talent_finder) [Sign In](https://www.doximity.com/talent_finder/sessions/new) [Contact](https://finder.doximity.com/contact) [Testimonials](https://finder.doximity.com/client_success) [Webinars](https://finder.doximity.com/webinars) [Blog](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/) [Doximity](https://finder.doximity.com/about) ## [Why identifying soft skills can help recruiters separate a good physician candidate from a great one.](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/why-identifying-soft-skills-can-help-recruiters-separate-a-good-physician-candidate-from-a-great-one) Posted by [Doximity TF Team](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/author/doximity-tf-team) Monday, March 25 [![](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/hubfs/Blog_Photos/soft-skills-s.jpg)](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/why-identifying-soft-skills-can-help-recruiters-separate-a-good-physician-candidate-from-a-great-one) Good communication is a “soft skill” that’s essential for building great relationships. It’s important for physicians to communicate effectively with patients and their families, plus honing communication can lead to stronger relationships with colleagues and vendors, too. In fact, soft skills are often what separates a good physician from a great one. [Read More](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/why-identifying-soft-skills-can-help-recruiters-separate-a-good-physician-candidate-from-a-great-one) Filed under [Social Recruiting](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/social-recruiting), [Soft skills complement hard skills](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/soft-skills-complement-hard-skills), [What soft skills mean in physician recruitment](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/what-soft-skills-mean-in-physician-recruitment), [interpersonal skills](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/interpersonal-skills) ## [Beyond Clinical Qualifications: What Are Soft Skills and What do They Mean in Physician Recruitment](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/beyond-clinical-qualifications-what-are-soft-skills-and-what-they-mean-in-physician-recruitment) Posted by [Doximity TF Team](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/author/doximity-tf-team) Wednesday, January 03 [![](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/hubfs/Blog_Photos/soft-skills/doctor-with-infant-800px.png)](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/beyond-clinical-qualifications-what-are-soft-skills-and-what-they-mean-in-physician-recruitment) **"*The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.’’ – Sir William Osler, FRS FRCP*** Physician recruiters are in the business of understanding the many skills and credentials a doctor needs to be considered a great fit for their job. Being a physician is much more than diagnosing and treating patients, though, it’s demonstrating compassionate patient care and a commitment to those patients. So, beyond academic degrees, residencies, clinical training, and board certifications, there’s another set of skills you need to assess: soft skills. 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