Doctor recruiting has become increasingly competitive as more doctors are needed to help a growing population. Although medical school applications were at an all-time high in 2007, these doctors will not be ready to assume positions for many years and still will not keep up with the need for medical professionals according to projections. Rural areas are especially hard hit as they struggle to find the medical help needed for their communities and must recruit more diligently.
Recruiting Doctors for Various Contract LengthsWhether the doctor is looking for supplemental income or a fresh medical-practice experience, there is a wide range of options for doctors to choose from in locum tenens staff positions:
- Off-hour doctor recruiting for nights and weekends
- On-call positions to cover a clinic or hospital in case of medical need
- One-day locum tenens for a sick doctor or doctor who can't be at the clinic for another reason
- One-week short-term staffing to cover for doctors on vacation
- Multiple-week positions to provide care when doctors are on maternity leave or extended leaves of absence for other reasons
- 12-month assignments to help a clinic explore new areas of medicine for its community
The simplest way to start using locum tenens positions is through a qualified medical staffing agency focusing on short-term projects. Onyx M.D., interviews each physician recruit to find out what he or she is most interested in doing and puts the information in the agency's database. When a clinic or hospital is recruiting new doctors, it contacts the agency to find out who is qualified, matches the need and is available.
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Doctor Recruiting
