These days, doctors who have their own practices prefer to work with a large group of doctors instead of running it on their own. Yes, this arrangement would result in less autonomy and for some physicians, smaller salaries since they have to share patients with a few more doctors, then again they get to spend considerably more time with their loved ones and freedom to engage in other personal pursuits. If you are medical practitioner who's looking for other doctors to invite to your practice, here are a few things to bear in mind.
How to pick the best doctor
To start with, you have to evaluate if it is financially viable to hire an additional physician to your practice. If it is, then you have to make a decision on what characteristics you would like in a new physician. Obviously, this would entail thinking about your practice's needs. Do you want one more physician with the same specialization as you so that you can slow down, reduce the amount of time you spend in the practice, and sooner or later make the new doctor your partner? Or are you in need of a doctor with a different specialization that complements the expertise of other healthcare providers in your practice or to reach out to patient groups that you do not serve yet in your practice?
You improve your likelihood of employing the best doctor for your practice by screening prospects. You have to look for someone who does not only match the position, but also the practice overall. Intangible aspects, such as cultural fit, are difficult to ascertain by simply going over the applicant's CV, so you should also perform interviews to help you get the ideal person for your practice.
To help entice applicants, inform your colleagues that you are interested in adding at least one more doctor for your medical practice. It's also possible to get in touch with residency programs in your city, to inform them of the open position. Aside from word-of-mouth referrals, you should also consider placing advertisements in national or medical journals as well as on the Web.
Alternatively, you can ask the help of independent physician recruiting firms which will be more convenient for you. Remember though that physician recruiting firms differ when it comes to the quality of service they provide, as do the quality of doctors they bring in, so be sure to evaluate 2 to 3 potential companies before signing any contract with them.
Once you've found an applicant who'll probably do well in your private medical practice, the next step would be to negotiate an employment agreement that is reasonable and beneficial for both sides. Be sure to write a precise and concise agreement, giving great attention to responsibilities, schedule, salary, and any restrictive covenants.
When adding a doctor to your practice, you should find one that does not only meet the requirements of the position but also one that will be a good cultural fit to your practice. While you can always do the headhunting on your own, it will be far more convenient if you work with independent physician recruiters.
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