In the past, hiring physicians meant a laborious process of determining the position to be filled and placing ads in medical journals. Next, the clinic had the task of reading through stacks of resumes to find a handful of people to interview. The interview provided an opportunity for the hiring organization and the physician to show their best qualities. A position was offered and accepted without either party really knowing how well they would work together for the coming years. Statistics show the vast majority of doctors are not extremely satisfied with their initial jobs in medical fields.
Use Locum Tenens when Hiring Physicians
Many clinics and hospitals are using headhunters and loum tenens positions when hiring physicians to better understand how well the doctor and clinic/hospital will work together. For example, a clinic needs to hire a new physician and contacts a locum tenens agency. The agency has already interviewed the doctor to learn what she is looking for in her work and performed background checks. The clinic will hire the doctor for a short-term contract, lasting weeks, months or up to a year. During the contract with the agency, the doctor and hospital have an opportunity to learn how well the new doctor fills the position.
During the locum tenens contract, the agency pays the salary and benefits to the physician. At the end of the contract, the doctor and clinic can determine whether the work relationship should continue with no pressure on either party. An experienced headhunter, like the ones at Onyx M.D., match doctors' professional desires with hospitals' needs for a perfect fit with little work by the hospital.
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