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Survey Finds Healthcare Employers Resume Hiring Physicians While in the Pandemic

Forty-three percent of employers are recruiting or have increased recruiting activities and 59% indicate no change in the number of open positions, according to a recent survey. An increase in recruiting activity, along with fewer position closures suggests the healthcare job market is leveling off. The survey was conducted by The Medicus Firm to learn how healthcare employers are adjusting to recruiting healthcare providers in a job market impacted by Coronavirus.

Survey Finds Healthcare Employers are Adjusting in a Job Market Impacted by COVID-19

Over 45% of healthcare employers have had no change in the number of open positions for physicians or advanced practice clinicians. As well, over one-third (37%) reported they would extend job offers to physicians without conducting an onsite interview, according to a national survey. The survey was conducted by The Medicus Firm, a national physician and advanced practice clinician search firm. This survey provides insight on healthcare employers across the country and how their recruiting and staffing activities are being impacted by COVID-19.

Exploring New Opportunities? What to Know When Working with Recruiting Firms

If a provider has never worked with a recruiting firm, they will not know what to expect. They may wonder why they need a firm, how a recruiting firm can help them, and what those services will cost. To help address some of these concerns, we have examined a few of the most common questions that providers have about working with recruiting firms.

Getting Help in a Crowded Physician Job Market

Engaging a recruitment firm is an efficient option to get ahead in a crowded physician job market because it allows industry experts to manage the search while facilities focus on providing high-quality care and service.