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By Jennifer Alexander, SHRM-CP - January 27, 2020
Like 2019, 2020 will push employers to maximize their resources while focusing internally on how they want to sell themselves to potential hires. With an ever-shrinking candidate pool and continued shortage of healthcare professionals, it will be more important than ever for organizations to become both unique and efficient in their staffing strategies. Social media, candidate sourcing, and the candidate experience will shape the success of the healthcare industry.
Why Good Candidates Turn Down Job Offers – and What You Can Do About It
By Riia O'Donnell - January 17, 2020
Too often the best recruitment efforts fall flat. The process seemed to be going well, with an eager, talented candidate and an equally eager and impressed department head. The match seemed inevitable, but when the offer came, it was refused. While there may be some specific reasons job seekers turn down an offer, some of the basics – and what you can do about them – are all too common.
Important Aspects of Rural Telehealth Program Development
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - January 6, 2020
Core considerations for rural telehealth program development include: state telemedicine rules and regulations, language and terminology, state parity laws, staffing and teleconsultation models, funding, broadband access, and benefits to rural communities.
Top Reasons to Not Make an Offer Post Interview
By Riia O'Donnell - December 11, 2019
Finding talent in the face of shortages across all aspects of the healthcare market can be challenging at best. When providers fail to extend an offer of employment, there is generally a very good reason for doing so. If these red flags pop up, it’s a better practice to cut your losses now and restart the hiring process...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Importance of Candidate Experience
By Russell Singleton, PA - December 2, 2019
From first contact to contract negotiation, the quality of the experience as a whole needs to communicate professionalism and genuine interest. It is clear to job seekers which employers invest in the recruitment process and which do not. A candidate can also tell which experiences are mass produced with little forethought and which are tailored specifically to the situation at hand.
How to Develop a Thoughtful Plan to Promote Rural Opportunities
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - November 20, 2019
This article discusses five key tenets for successful rural hospital recruitment for those looking to add to their toolkit, starting with broad topics around rural opportunity development, online resources, and interviews.
Best Practices for Hosting a Physician Site Visit
By Anne Carrie - November 13, 2019
A well prepared, personalized, and refined physician site visit is essential to earning the trust of the physician and his/her spouse. The site visit is the most critical factor for determining cultural, operational, and philosophical fit. Healthcare organizations that successfully execute a physician site visit will stand out from the competition, earn the trust of the physician and spouse, and become their first choice.
How to Plan Thoughtful Holiday Celebrations for Healthcare Workers
By Riia O'Donnell - November 8, 2019
The holidays are approaching and healthcare facilities across the nation are looking to celebrate the season and their staff. With 24/7 operations it can be difficult to create opportunities to assure everyone has a chance to join in the fun and good cheer. The following are some tips to help you make the season as festive as you can.
Building the Rural Physician Workforce: The International Medical Graduate (IMG) on a J-1 Visa
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - November 1, 2019
For this article, we will focus exclusively on non-US citizen, J1 Visa-holding physicians and rural primary care placement of these IMGs. Those recruiters new to rural recruitment and hiring IMGs for rural primary care positions need tools and tips to engage these well-trained and patient-oriented physicians for their healthcare workforce.
Rural Hospital Recruiting: 9 Keys to Advanced Practice Provider Recruitment
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - October 14, 2019
The key to recruitment and retention of rural hospital NPs and PAs is to know why, how, when, and where to source rural focused candidates.
