Healthcare Career Resources Blog
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.
Flexibility and Your First Physician Job
By Ore Ogunyemi, MD - January 13, 2020
As most residency programs don’t include an elective entitled “Negotiating your dream job,” many first time physician job seekers understandably feel a bit overwhelmed as their training comes to a close. To assuage these concerns, many may feel the need to draft up a list of the “non-negotiables” essential to their first physician job. So which aspects of your physician job search can you relax? Follow the link to learn more...
Survival Tips for the New Nurse: You Can Do This!
By Christina Proctor, RN - January 10, 2020
Well you made it through nursing school. Congrats! That is a huge accomplishment. Whether your NCLEX exam is behind you or still in progress, you are on your way! Here are some tips to help you be successful for the long haul.
Physician Self Care Tips for 2020
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - January 8, 2020
With the dawn of a new year and decade, why not take a moment to reflect on a few simple self care tactics and strategies that can alter and improve the course of life.
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 10 Healthcare Jobs - That Don’t Require a Doctorate Degree
By Anne Carrie - December 26, 2019
Healthcare is hiring, and you do not necessarily need an MD or Ph.D. to find a challenging career with competitive pay. There are many positions that require less education but still offer a substantial annual wage with job growth. The following is a list of 10 top healthcare jobs predicted to see high rates of job growth over the next ten years...
Nurse Practitioner Specialties Explained
By Sarah Schulze, CPNP - December 18, 2019
When considering a career as a nurse practitioner, it is important to envision what you would most like to be doing and what population you are most interested or enjoy. Whatever your area of preference is, you may or may not need a specialty certification. But even for areas where the certification is not necessary, obtaining a specialized degree does make you the most marketable for the position and allows you to provide top of the line care and practice to the fullest extent of your education.
How To Explore A New Job Market As An Emergency Physician
By David Beran, DO - December 16, 2019
Working as an attending means a greater degree of responsibility than working as a resident. You are more likely to have hospital or system-level roles, be involved with committees or champion hospital initiatives. Having a sense of the job market gives insight into the context of your job interest and enables you make the best possible decision when pursuing a job. For the purposes of this post, I’ll presume you know nothing about an area—you’re moving to a new location and would like to size up a job market that is completely foreign to you. Any information you have by word-of-mouth will only help solidify what you gather by using the approach below.
Medical Malpractice Insurance Explained
By Anne Carrie - December 13, 2019
When considering medical malpractice insurance, it is important to understand what is and is not covered to ensure adequate protection. This article offers a basic explainer on the various types of malpractice insurance including; claims made, nose & tail coverage, occurrence based policies, and claims-paid policies.
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...
