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| In today's healthcare marketplace, it is the training and talent of your physicians that separate you from the competition. It is our mission to offer you the appropriate services to assist you in reaching your goals. |
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The initial contact between the physician and the hiring facility is extremely important. The interview process usually begins with a telephone conversation between the applicant and a person responsible for making hiring decisions for the facility. The telephone interview should be scheduled at a time when neither party will be interrupted. This time of introduction gives the person representing the facility the opportunity to discuss specifically what the job entails and while the physician relays his/her specific requirements, each determines whether to continue further discussions.
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| If mutual interest exists, a site visit is arranged. During the site visit the physician will interview with the administrative and/or clinical personnel, meet the other physicians and staff, tour the facilities and the community. |
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| Your prospective employer will be giving much time and attention planning for your site visit. You should also spend adequate time preparing. Following are suggestions for making the most out of your site visit. |
- Decide if your spouse or significant other will be traveling with you. If yes, determine whether it is appropriate to spend the interview time together, apart or some of each.
- Involve your spouse and/or significant person(s) in your life in the search process. Determine together where you want to practice and what is important to you in finding the right practice.
- Review the itinerary in advance so you will be mentally prepared for your daily events.
- After you have looked over your itinerary, alert the employer to any additional people you want to meet or things you want to see.
- Find out the practice's reputation in the community.
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| Before you venture to your first on-site interview, create a thorough list of questions to ask. Typically, location and practice details are going to be the primary considerations; therefore it may be useful to divide your questions into categories. |
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- What kind of practice is it?
- Are there academic affiliations?
- Is the office location convenient for both doctors and patients?
- Will I be seeing patients at other clinic locations?
- What is the age, size, and condition of the office?
- What can you tell me about the support staff?
- Who manages the office on a day-to-day basis?
- How many nights and weekends would I be on call?
- Are the cross-covering physicians compatible?
- Is there a genuine need for another physician in my specialty?
- Are the physicians in the practice currently accepting new patients?
- What is the waiting time for new patient appointments?
- Are there adequate specialists in the area to take referrals?
- If I'm a specialist, are there adequate primary-care physicians to send referrals?
- How long does it take to get licensed in this state?
- Is there a group philosophy?
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- What is the size of the community?
- What are the local economic conditions and rates of unemployment and inflation?
- Is the area attracting new business?
- What are the demographics?
- Is the local population increasing or decreasing?
- Is there a medical school in the area?
- Where will I be conducting my research and CME?
- What can you tell me about the climate?
- Is the area prone to any natural disasters?
- Are there cultural amenities for my family to enjoy?
- How do the schools rank compared to the rest of the state? Nation?
- Are private schools available? Colleges? Universities?
- Is there public transportation available?
- What kind of health-care services are available locally?
- Do the local churches or temples fill my needs?
- What is the average cost of the type and size of house I am looking for?
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| At the end of the site visit, one of four things will happen. |
- An official offer will be made onsite.
- All of the staff who met with the candidate will determine whether an official offer should be made.
- A second site visit will be scheduled. If you have a significant other, expect to bring him/her on this visit.
- The client will proceed to interview alternative candidates.
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| These steps take time. Please be patient and communicate with your Consultant. |
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| When preparing for a site visit with a prospective employer, keep the following pointers in mind. They will aid you in mentally preparing for the interview. |
- Get a Good Night's Sleep - This will help you be mentally prepared to interview.
- Be Prepared - Find out everything you can about your prospective place of employment
- Dress for Success!
- Be Punctual - People are impressed by a candidate who arrives early.
- Make a Strong Initial Impression - Smile, firm handshake, maintain eye contact, and address the interviewer by name.
- Be courteous -Do not talk negatively about previous employers. Also, hold your questions until an appropriate time.
- Be Confident - Head up, shoulders back.
- At the end of the interview, clearly indicate your level of interest in the position.
- Follow-Up - Send a thank you note the next day. Follow-up by phone after one week if you have not already heard from the recruiting agency or the employer.
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