Physician Career Resources Blog
View all postsPros and Cons of Urban Medicine
By David Beran, DO - January 28, 2026
How does practicing in an urban hospital shape a physician’s career? These roles typically provide unique learning opportunities, complex cases and high-acuity patients, albeit with more administrative demands and stress.
Finding The Right Family Medicine Job for You
By Janice Blumer, DO - January 14, 2026
Finding the “perfect” family medicine job is stressful and easy to misjudge when salary and location overshadow what one truly values. This guide helps physicians clarify priorities, evaluate compensation models, and uncover critical intangibles to choose a role that fits both career goals and lifestyle.
Top 5 Healthcare Blogs of 2025
By Blake Conner - December 22, 2025
For 13 years HospitalRecruiting has been a professional resource for healthcare providers and employers alike. Here are our Top 5 blogs of 2025, pulled from our healthcare career resources blog.
Benefits of Practicing Rural Medicine
By David Beran, DO - December 10, 2025
While many physicians historically have preferred living in urban settings, rural medicine offers broader hands-on practice, closer patient relationships, and tight-knit teams that build confidence and skill. It’s a rewarding environment for an underserved population where your work truly matters.
How Experienced Physicians Stay Competitive in The Job Market
By Jerome Enad, MD - November 12, 2025
Nearly 50% of physicians will leave their job within 5 years, which includes those just starting their careers as well as the more experienced providers. As a seasoned veteran, here are a few tips for how to remain competitive in the job market.
How I’d Approach My First Physician Job Search Differently Today
By David Beran, DO - October 29, 2025
Starting your career after residency is exciting—but also overwhelming. 15 years into practice later, here are a few things I would change about the way I approached my first physician job search.
Physician Reentry: A Retired Surgeon’s Return to Practice
By Jerome Enad, MD - October 8, 2025
Returning to medicine after years away from clinical practice can be a difficult transition. One orthopedic surgeon shares his story on physician reentry, why he made the choice to come back, and how you can make your transition back into medicine smooth.
Is Locum Tenens a Good First Job for Physicians?
By David Beran, DO - September 17, 2025
Graduating residents often face uncertainty about their career after training. This article explores how locum tenens positions can offer flexibility, experience, and solutions for new physicians exploring options.
How to Evaluate Work-Life Balance in Healthcare Jobs
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - August 20, 2025
Healthcare jobs can demand long hours, risking burnout and poor work-life balance. Learn how to ask the right questions and evaluate job offers effectively before accepting a new position to ensure work-life balance.
How to Choose a Practice as a Surgeon
By Jerome Enad, MD - August 6, 2025
When deciding where to practice as a surgeon, many factors will shape your long-term career satisfaction. This guide helps surgeons evaluate and choose the right facility and practice model for safety, support, and success.









