Focus: Physician Recruitment e-Newsletter

May 2010

Are Background Checks Necessary?

Hospitals and medical groups may underestimate the importance of background checks and the referencing of candidates who are being considered for a position with their organization. A physician who trained at a well-respected residency/fellowship program will have impressive credentials. However, do you know if there is a gap in the candidate's training or work history? Read more...

Top 10 Reasons Candidates Decline Your Offer... And What to Do About It!

You've interviewed and made an offer to a candidate and are surprised to learn that he or she has declined your offer. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Here are the top 10 reasons candidates may turn down an offer:

Compensation offered was too low or differed from what was discussed.
Solution: Never discuss or present a salary or income potential that cannot be achieved. Make your compensation plan as attractive and competitive as possible within the means of the practice potential. If you are uncertain, investigate available compensation surveys or other possible data. It is also wise to discuss the candidate's expectations before making an offer to avoid this problem. Read more...

Cost Effective Physician Assistants –
History and Facts

The Chair of the Department of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center established a program in 1965 to educate ex-military corpsmen to practice medicine (with physician supervision). The purpose was to serve North Carolina communities with limited access to medical care. The program was based in part on his experience with the fast-track training of doctors during World War II. There were 3 graduates from the first program in 1967. Read more...

NEXT MONTH: Watch for our next e-newsletter which will discuss The Use of Stipends and Signing Bonuses to Sign Your Top Candidate and the Top 10 Interview Experiences.

Compensation Corner

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

2009 National Median	$293,411
By Geographic Region: East West South Midwest	$280,582 $304,360 $281,132 $303,583

Pathology (Anatomical and Clinical)

2009 National Median	$342,601
By Geographic Region: East West South Midwest	$279,410 $359,070 $306,889 $330,525

Physical Therapist

2009 National Median

$ 66,481

Occupational Therapist

2009 National Median

$ 62,235

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