Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Advice to me on my first day of work
By Allison Clark - January 12, 2017
I clearly remember my first day as a newly graduated physical therapist. I could not believe that I had landed a job working in a children’s hospital. I was excited and anxious to start, but walking
Suffering in Silence: Can Physicians Truly Seek Mental Health Care?
By Nora Ekeanya D.O. - January 10, 2017
It started with nightmares. I would wake up frightened, covered in sweat, and searching my empty room for an intruder. It progressed. I started setting traps on my doors to see if anyone was coming
Networking for Introverts
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - January 5, 2017
7 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety & Making Great Use of Your Time People use networking events to find jobs and build referral networks. Unfortunately, if you are shy or introverted, you probably
Five Reasons Why You Are Not Getting Hired
By MaryAnn DePietro - January 3, 2017
If you’re in the market for a new position, you might be working hard to land the right job. You think you’re doing everything right; after all, you’re networking, scouring online job boards, and fine-tuning
Physician Leadership - Improve Your Management Skills with These 7 Steps
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - December 27, 2016
Physicians are, in corporate parlance, the project managers of the healthcare world. They lead cross-functional teams that treat patients. However, many doctors struggle with how to manage others’
How to Overcome Language Barriers in Patient Care
By Allison Clark - December 20, 2016
How Do You Say, “Do you speak English?” We have all seen it or done it – trying to communicate with someone who does not speak your language. Struggling through gestures, pointing, talking slowly, over
Differences In Palate - How Physicians Can Use Their Talents to Diversify a Healthcare System
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 15, 2016
Think back to the last time you ate BBQ, if you like that sort of thing. Chances are you recall how your mother made it and use that as the standard of comparison for all others. It is not to say that
Negotiating a Salary the Right Way
By Jennifer Bouley - December 13, 2016
The salary discussion is often one of the most tedious dilemmas that candidates face during the application process. When it comes to this question, candidates are usually concerned about how to answer,
Stark Law - What You Need to Know
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - December 8, 2016
With all of the complex laws governing healthcare, doctors worry about running afoul of the law, even accidentally. Frankly, they should. One subject that causes confusion is physician self-referral.
Volunteering to Improve Your Career
By Jennifer Bouley - December 6, 2016
Volunteering and your career: Having a plan in place can help set you in the right direction When it comes to building your career as a healthcare professional, you are always looking for your next
