Healthcare Career Resources Blog
Job Options for Physicians Are Endless, but Frequent Changes Aren't Wise
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - January 24, 2017
The frequent changing of rotations and departments delivers a fresh experience that has immense appeal for residents. Shifting one's mindset to the routine of life as an attending physician requires adjustment,
Career Options in Respiratory Therapy
By MaryAnn DePietro - January 17, 2017
Whether you’re a new grad or an experienced respiratory therapist, it’s nice to know what your employment options include. Although respiratory therapists often work with patients who have lung diseases,
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,