Posts by Sean Brock
How the Family Physician Market is Evolving
In healthcare, change is constant. This includes the evolution of the candidate and job market for clinical and non-clinical teams. The primary care market has been particularly turned on its ear over the past several years. It’s long been noted that PCPs are a significant source of referral revenue for specialty providers. Over time, as…
Read MoreSince COVID-19 Impacted Med School, Will It Affect My Job Search?
The COVID-19 pandemic harmed student clinical rotations and moved many classes to online models. This article will explore how COVID-19 impacted medical school for many students in 2020 and early 2021. How will these trends impact the job search for new medical school graduates this year? How Did COVID-19 Affect Medical School? Since the coronavirus…
Read MoreTop 4 Healthcare Trends Impacting Your Recruitment Strategy in 2021
Recruiting during a global pandemic was, by most accounts, a rocky ride. Healthcare recruiters held on, dug in, and did their best to remain resilient as their healthcare clients struggled, persevered, and coped. As we begin the New Year, organizations will continue to learn from 2020 as they prepare for what’s ahead. But what trends…
Read MoreWhy You Should Always Negotiate Your Starting Salary
Negotiating may not be your strong suit. You may be the most skilled surgeon or the most experienced nurse, but your expertise in the field did not prepare you for a starting salary negotiation. Talking about money is an uncomfortable subject for many people, but it grows more delicate when you’re considering how to negotiate…
Read MoreWhy Locum Tenens Opportunities Will Continue to Grow
The shortage of clinical providers is here. Physician, and nursing shortages, coupled with an increase in the aging Baby Boomer population, have all put unprecedented pressure on healthcare organizations trying to find top talent. That was before the COVID-19 pandemic, which has pushed many healthcare workers to the brink of exhaustion and beyond. The answer…
Read MoreHow Do I Reignite My Passion For The Medical Field?
Even before COVID-19 began to wreak havoc on clinical teams throughout the United States, burnout was still a major issue within the medical space. There are many articles that have already been written about burnout as it relates to both doctors and nurses while it is no doubt a pervasive issue without remedy. However, hospitals…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Telehealth in Today’s Times
The COVID-19 crisis has normalized the practice of virtual medicine. While these tools have been in use for decades, regulatory and financial hurdles, along with doctor reluctance, kept telemedicine from becoming more popular. The pandemic, and the importance of social distancing, increased the practical need for remote care. Telehealth models seemed perfect for treating patients…
Read MoreMedSource Consultants Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Stamford, CT — August 17, 2020 — MedSource Consultants, a business specializing in healthcare recruiting, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). “I’m very excited to be part of the community of women owned businesses. The WBENC certification brings the opportunity to thrive…
Read MoreSelf-Care Tips to Combat Burnout
Burnout is a real and persistent problem in healthcare today. The journal Cureus published a study in 2018 showing the state of today’s healthcare professional: One-half of doctors in the U.S report burnout symptoms. Health Leaders Media says, “stress and burnout in the healthcare industry is a major problem that leads to negative health behaviors.”…
Read MoreA Decade in Review; the Many Milestones in Healthcare
Whether it’s a bad thing or good, healthcare is always “interesting.” The pace of change in our profession could be described as tumultuous, from the COVID-19 crisis to the Affordable Care Act, skyrocketing costs, and the move toward a new type of healthcare on the virtual screen. The past decade has been exciting, frustrating, and…
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