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With the physician shortage worsening, healthcare organizations of all types and sizes are leaning on advanced practice providers (APPs) to help meet the needs of patients. According to an MGMA Stat Poll earlier this year, 65% of medical practices planned to add at least one new advanced practice provider job ... Read More

How engaged are you at work? It’s a metric many employers track among physicians; however, “engagement” can be tough to define. Typically, it’s a catchall word encompassing feelings of satisfaction and loyalty toward one’s employer, but it also refers to how connected and stimulated one feels by their work.   In ... Read More

Whether you are embarking on your first physician job, a practicing physician thinking of taking on more responsibility, or a physician executive looking for ways to support your organization, you could no doubt benefit from physician mentorship -- that is, either having a mentor or being a mentor. In my ... Read More

From undergraduate school to medical school, medical school to residency, and then residency to fellowship, the life of a physician in training may feel a bit nomadic. When the time comes to search for that first physician job, residents are often eager to settle down in a specific location. Maybe ... Read More

Demand for physicians in rural areas has never been greater. According to the AAMC, 20% of the US population lives in rural areas, but only 11% of physicians work there -- and that figure is likely to decrease. Due to a projected increase in physician retirements, the number of practicing ... Read More

The past decade has seen a significant shift in the percentage of physicians in private practice versus those employed by a health system. According to data from Avalere and reported by the Primary Care Collaborative, 74% of physicians were employed by a hospital or health system in 2022. This figure ... Read More

Demand for physicians is high, and those beginning a physician job search should feel confident about their prospects. That said, physicians must still treat the physician job search with the respect it deserves, putting in the necessary research and preparation to find the employer and job for which they are ... Read More

Research from the AAMC indicates a wave of physician retirements is coming. The surge of retirements -- caused by an aging and burned-out workforce -- could significantly impact the growing physician shortage. Fears abound surrounding what this means for the industry’s ability to care for growing populations.  However, physicians have ... Read More

Though he still had a year of residency ahead of him and a fellowship, too, Dr. A. decided it was never too early to enter the preliminary stages of his first physician job search. He had begun to browse physician job boards as a way of pre-assessing the job market ... Read More

Due to an aging and burned-out physician workforce, the healthcare industry expects to see a spike in physician retirements in the coming years. According to a report published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), in 2021, nearly half (46.7%) of practicing physicians were over the age of 55 ... Read More

If you are among the group of future physicians entering or already in residency, the fast-paced, all-consuming nature of it can leave you with little time to think about where all your hard work is leading -- or, more importantly, where you want it to take you. Therefore, residents must ... Read More

Beginning his final year of residency in Alabama, Dr. A was getting serious about his first physician job search. He needed to find an employer willing to sponsor his J-1 visa waiver, so he had to allow plenty of time as his options would be more limited. Even though his ... Read More

With Match Day quickly approaching, soon-to-be medical residents around the country are looking forward to having the next stage of their lives settled. While some will have their hearts set on a specific residency program, many will be relieved to have a better idea of what the next few years ... Read More

Even as physicians continue to be in high demand, anyone undertaking a physician job search is likely to feel some uncertainty about what the future holds. After all, the physician job market is constantly changing and varies dramatically depending on specialty, type of practice, and of course, location. It can ... Read More

When a new administration brought unwelcome changes to Dr. W’s organization, he began actively searching for a new family medicine job. He’d spent most of his career practicing in Iowa, and he intended to finish his career there too. He planned to work another eight to ten years before retiring, ... Read More

Burnout continues to plague physicians at every stage of their careers. In the recent joint study from MGMA and JPS, 65% of physicians reported experiencing burnout this year -- that’s up from 61% in 2021. Among those experiencing burnout, 75% said their burnout was worse this year than the year ... Read More

Physician jobs are rarely contained to the nine-to-five schedule enjoyed by many working professionals. Certainly, physicians in residency and the early stages of their physician careers expect to spend a fair number of nights and weekends at the hospital or at least on call. It’s just part of the physician's ... Read More

Most residents begin searching for their first physician jobs a full year or more before finishing training. Dr. M was no different. He began the process at the same time as his peers, but when personal issues arose near the end of his Family Medicine residency, Dr. M was forced ... Read More

According to the JPS and MGMA whitepaper, Back from Burnout: Confronting the Post-Pandemic Physician Turnover Crisis, the percentage of physicians who say they are experiencing burnout rose four points in the past year, from 61% in 2021 to 65% in 2022. Among those with burnout, 75% say their burnout has ... Read More

Most physicians thrive on challenges. Throughout undergrad, medical school, residency, and fellowship, they are striving to make good grades, impress their professor or attending physician, and acquire the knowledge and experience they need to move to the next level. When these hardworking physicians eventually complete their training and begin their ... Read More

A physician’s career journey doesn’t always start out on the expected path. This seems especially true for physicians who finished training during the height of the pandemic. Whether due to family needs, mental or physical health issues, or existential crises, some physicians took time off after training and delayed their ... Read More

Physician burnout didn’t start with the COVID-19 pandemic, so perhaps it’s not surprising that even as we put the worst of the pandemic behind us, physician burnout shows no signs of subsiding. The latest findings in joint JPS-MGMA research point to a worsening of the burnout crisis and broader acknowledgment ... Read More

According to the American Association of Medical Colleges, the average medical student graduates with nearly $200,000 of student loan debt. This is the median figure, meaning half graduate with even more. For many residents, typically earning less than $60k per year, this figure weighs on them. They may struggle to ... Read More

The physician job search can be intense -- especially for the most in-demand specialties. Employers roll out the red carpet for candidates and bend over backward to entice them into taking the job. And while, of course, it feels good to be wanted -- especially when that desire is expressed ... Read More

With physician turnover potentially on the rise and a concerning number of physicians reporting burnout, there is increasing attention on the impact of workplace culture on physician retention. The good news is, employers are aware of the importance of a positive organizational culture. However, as a candidate, it can be ... Read More

Dr. E felt trapped. The gastroenterology job he once loved had become a burden in recent years. Leadership changes and poor management of the pandemic changed the way he viewed the organization, and he no longer felt his values aligned.  Dr. E’s feelings are not unusual. In the Jackson Physician ... Read More

Whether you are working crazy resident hours or just scrambling to keep up with your current physician job, chances are you simply don’t have enough hours in your day to focus on your physician job search. Your perception isn’t wrong--you are likely busier than most people you know! And yet, ... Read More

After applying to medical school, residencies, and fellowships, most physician candidates are well-versed at the submission and interview process. However, this doesn't mean they aren't prone to make mistakes. They know better than to make the typical job search mistakes--typos on a CV, social media blunders, showing up late to ... Read More

“The doctor will see you now.” Those words, uttered by nurses in waiting rooms since the dawn of the medical practice, are spoken a bit less frequently in recent years. Increased adoption of telehealth means fewer patients are driving to a physical building and sitting in a waiting room before ... Read More

While there are undeniable benefits to marrying someone who understands your career ambitions and day-to-day stressors from their own first-hand experience, when job searching, dual-physician couples often must accept that where one’s fate lies, so does the fate of the spouse. As these married physician couples are coming out of ... Read More

What is it about high stress and cadavers that sparks romance for so many medical students? It’s true--many couples meet and marry in medical school or residency. In fact, a 2020 study by the American Medical Association Insurance Agency (AMAIA) found up to 40% of physicians are married to other ... Read More

Are you one of the many physicians expected to retire soon? According to a 2021 report published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), more than two of every five physicians will reach age 65 within 10 years. But of course, retirement isn’t driven by age alone; factors such ... Read More

After serving a rural community in Idaho for more than twenty years, Dr. M and his wife were ready to move south to be closer to family in Texas. As a family medicine physician, Dr. M knew there would be plenty of family medicine job openings, but it was important ... Read More

Show me the money. While most physicians don’t go into medicine solely for the high compensation, the six-figure income doesn’t exactly hurt. That said, physician compensation can range significantly depending on a number of factors. A physician’s specialty obviously impacts income, as does geographical location, but what many residents don’t ... Read More

When Dr. S began his first physician job search, he and his wife knew they wanted to find a position near their families in the Midwest. While searching online, he saw a Primary Care job posting in St. Louis and reached out to the listed contact, Tara Osseck, VP of ... Read More

After four years of medical school and three or more years of residency, most physicians are eager to begin practicing. More specifically, they are eager to earn the compensation of a fully trained, practicing physician. However, an increasing number of physicians finishing residencies are opting to pursue a physician fellowship, ... Read More

Are you happy in your current physician job? If the answer is “no,” or “not particularly,” you wouldn’t be alone. In a 2021 Medscape survey, less than half of physicians surveyed reported being very or somewhat happy at work. Pre-pandemic, that figure was 79%. While practicing medicine in the US ... Read More

When Jane completed her training as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, she was eager to serve the community where she had grown up in an area just outside of Philadelphia. However, her first job was cut short when the COVID-19 shut down forced her employer to make cuts. She had no ... Read More

Whether you are finishing up residency and searching for your first physician job or you are already working and evaluating new physician job opportunities, your physician job search is bound to present some challenges. While it’s true that physicians are in high demand, employers are still extremely selective. The high ... Read More

Not surprisingly, the pandemic has created a great deal of uncertainty throughout the healthcare industry. Over the past year, healthcare has experienced a phenomenon known as the “Great Resignation,” where an influx of physicians and other providers have quit their current positions in hopes of finding greener pastures elsewhere or ... Read More

We’ve all been through the woes of the job hunt journey: sprucing up your resume, researching the pros and cons of your next move, filling out application after application, then finally navigating the arduous interview process. After a while, it can get tiresome. And on the other side of the ... Read More

The physician shortage may give candidates an advantage in the physician job search, but that doesn’t mean you can sail through the process without some preparation. As you get ready for your physician job interview, you’ll think through topics such as why you got into medicine, the details of your ... Read More

During the last year and a half, an increasing number of physicians are weighing their employment options. Many feel pushed to the brink due to the pandemic, and the idea of making a change that reduces physician burnout and increases work and life balance is more appealing than ever. This ... Read More

A growing population coupled with a spike in physician retirements means the much-discussed physician shortage is worsening. For this reason, the physician often has the advantage when searching for a job. This is especially true for specialists coming out of fellowship programs. Fellows are aggressively pursued and many have job ... Read More

The healthcare needs of the 46 million Americans living in rural areas have never been greater. In many of the country’s smallest towns, there are no nearby physicians, dentists, or psychiatrists. In contrast to their urban neighbors, rural patients must drive long distances to access the healthcare services they need ... Read More

According to the National Council for Behavioral Health, the United States is facing a potential shortage of up to 15,600 Psychiatrists by 2025, with the most significant impacts in rural communities. So, when a health system in rural Michigan needed a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, the leadership team turned to ... Read More

For many physicians pondering retirement, age itself isn’t the number one driver of their desire to continue practicing medicine. Rather, they feel deeply drawn to care for their patients for as long as they’re willing and able, while others plan to reclaim those years “lost” to med school, residency, and ... Read More

As physicians near retirement age, one of the kindest things they can do for their employers is have a frank discussion regarding their timeline. After all, the average time it takes to recruit a physician ranges from 180 days to close to a year, depending on the specialty. Those averages ... Read More

In a new whitepaper from Jackson Physician Search, multiple VPs of Recruitment report seeing an influx in candidates seeking new physician jobs. Some of these physicians report feeling let down by how their employers handled the early days of the pandemic, while for others, the pandemic heightened their need to ... Read More

Physicians are in high demand, but this doesn’t mean the physician job search is easy. After going on multiple physician interviews, it’s not always clear which option will be the best fit. In fact, experts estimate, more than half of new physicians leave their first job within five years. Of ... Read More

Welcome to your physician job search. Whether this is your first job search or one of several during your career, the Physician Job Search Playbook offers a comprehensive, structured approach to ensure your next position meets your most important professional and personal priorities. Enclosed is everything you need to launch ... Read More

The landscape in which physicians practice is constantly evolving, requiring physicians, administrators, and recruiters to adapt. While the COVID-19 pandemic was something no one could have predicted, it has accelerated many of the physician practice trends that were already underway in the healthcare industry. Rising physician burnout, renewed interest in ... Read More

There is a lot at stake in the first 90 days of any new physician job. Not only are you taking on a new professional opportunity, but you’re also likely navigating a relocation. Uprooting your family to a new community can add a layer of stress to what otherwise is ... Read More

When considering a new physician job opportunity, it’s natural to be curious about the physician compensation package. With location, practicing setting, and compensation among the top concerns for many physicians, it’s tempting to ask for details early. As a best practice, we recommend that you resist the urge to bring ... Read More

As a physician recruiter, you know you’ve done something right when the physician’s wife sends you a handwritten thank-you note after the on-site physician interview. Have the events of the past year and a half changed your perspective on your current physician job? Are you looking to move to ... Read More

Disney’s iconic 1987 Super Bowl campaign, “What are you going to do next? I’m going to Disney World!” is forever etched into pop culture. It represents a well-deserved celebration of victory that could only come after a lifetime of hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice. While your training as a physician ... Read More

The results of our recent Physician Retention Survey show that 54% of physicians are planning to make an employment change due to COVID-19. Of those, 50% are considering leaving their current employer to work for another. Whether they’re looking to advance their career, relocate to a new part of the ... Read More

Launching a search for a new position is an exciting time for physicians. If you’re just completing your residency or fellowship training and this is your first physician job search, it’s a pivotal moment in your new career. And, even if you’re a more experienced physician, brushing up on your ... Read More

A Hematologist, Dr. B, was working in academia at a university in Ohio. Between the clinic and the classroom, her schedule was packed. The time she did spend at home with her young children was often spent writing or reviewing papers. She was regularly published in medical journals and was ... Read More

In the first installment of our three-part series on physician contracts, we outlined six of the components that make up an employment agreement. In the second installment, we highlighted aspects that are often negotiable and shared pro tips for doing it successfully. In this final installment, we will discuss five ... Read More

In the first installment of our three-part series on physician contracts, we outlined six of the components that make up an employment agreement. For this article, we will highlight things that are negotiable and share tips for doing it successfully. The final installment will shed light on common mistakes to avoid ... Read More

It is always exciting to receive a new job offer as a physician. It is also the time when you are presented with the all-important physician contract. To help you navigate and understand your physician contract, we are publishing a three-part series on the subject. This first installment will provide ... Read More

Are you ready to retire from your career as a physician, or is it on the horizon? Before you hang up your white coat for good, there are some important considerations that deserve attention. While more than two of five physicians are projected to be on the cusp of retirement ... Read More

Whether you are actively seeking a new physician job opportunity or simply keeping your eyes open if the right one comes along, never under-estimate the importance of your physician CV or curriculum vitae. In fact, it may be the most important factor to get you out from the screening pile ... Read More

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and want to be in the best position to achieve your goals, learn four helpful steps to advance your physician career. Download 4 Steps to Advance Your Physician Career: 1. Build Your Professional Network

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As a physician, landing a new practice opportunity is cause for well-deserved celebration. It also signifies the beginning of a new journey – one in which you’re bound to experience some great successes, as well as a few bumps in the road. During the on-site physician interview, both you and ... Read More

Rural hospital administrators have mastered the art of creativity when recruiting physicians to their communities. They’ve long learned that compensation alone isn’t enough to lure most physicians away from larger towns and cities, so they aren’t afraid to go the extra mile to create a memorable interview experience and community ... Read More

The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 has proven to be the ultimate test of the strength and resilience of the American healthcare system, and the backbone of highly skilled physicians and clinicians upon which it is based. And when it comes to physician compensation, the challenges created by the pandemic may ... Read More

World Mental Health Day falls this year on Saturday, October 10th, and organizations worldwide are raising awareness about mental illness and removing the stigma of seeking mental health treatment. World Mental Health Day was first recognized in 1992, and with the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting communities across the globe, this ... Read More

Congrats! You've landed the coveted on-site interview and community tour. To make the most of this important part of the process, learn the Physician Do's and Don'ts. Physician Do's and Don'ts for the On-Site Visit 5 Do's:

1. Do Have a Game Plan and Conduct a Background Check
2. Do Prepare ... Read More

When considering a new position, physicians should evaluate the opportunity though two lenses: career and lifestyle. A good fit with both is essential for professional achievement, staving off feelings of physician burnout, and creating a happy life for yourself and your family. In the first part of our Physician Interview ... Read More

The on-site physician interview is a pivotal moment for physicians seeking a new job opportunity, and it signifies that you’re one step closer to receiving a job offer. If it’s a coveted role – one that you’ve worked your entire career for – you would be wise to prepare as ... Read More

If there is one thing that Americans have learned during the last six months, it is that ‘business as usual’ no longer exists. That can also be said about physicians who are looking for a new career opportunity. Obviously, not every aspect of a physician job search has changed, and ... Read More

The pandemic has led many physicians to question the next chapter in their lives, and how they’d like to spend it. For some, it appears an early departure towards partial (or even full) retirement is the answer, while others are seeking a better balance between work and life. At Jackson ... Read More

The constantly changing landscape of COVID-19 has significantly impacted the healthcare field in nearly unimaginable ways, including the wide-spread postponement of elective procedures four months ago. In June, after some states began reopening from stay-home orders, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) conducted a poll to learn how much patient ... Read More

Globally, everyone is dealing with the effects of COVID-19, including stress and uncertainty.  One subject that isn’t discussed often enough is the mental trauma being experienced by the physicians and frontline healthcare workers.  Recently, Tony Stajduhar, President of Jackson Physician Search interviewed Dr. Russell Livingston, a psychiatric physician, to discuss ... Read More

One of the things that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us is that patients are willing to adapt in order to continue receiving medical care.  According to a report on CNBC, virtual healthcare interactions could top one billion by the end of 2020. The impact of the current pandemic has ... Read More

A recent APA poll revealed that 36% of Americans feel coronavirus is having a serious impact on their mental health and 59% feel it is having a serious impact on their day-to-day lives. As we progress towards the new normal, it appears already high levels of anxiety may increase the ... Read More

Choosing the type of organization in which you want to practice is a big decision for all physicians. Despite the financial hit many medical practices incurred during COVID-19, you might have dreams of starting your own practice. Or, you might see yourself working in a hospital where the business burden ... Read More

This article is Part III in a series dedicated to helping physicians plan their next career move. Click here for Part I and find Part II here. Medical school training is both comprehensive and exhaustive for today’s physicians, and the one area that too little time is spent talking about ... Read More

No one is immune to the physical, emotional, and even financial side effects of COVID-19. Stress levels are at an all-time high worldwide, as everyone is grappling with the uncertainty of when life will return to normal.  But for physicians, staving off feelings of fear, anxiety, and burnout is as ... Read More

With more states issuing shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19, healthcare administrators are working tirelessly to procure personal protective equipment for their providers and medical devices to save the lives of their patients. They are also focused on keeping up with a myriad of other essential ... Read More

We’ve reached a point where the coronavirus, or COVID-19, is affecting us all. While this is uncharted territory for many, our healthcare system has successfully responded to pandemics and outbreaks in the past – always coming out stronger and wiser on the other side. We understand that this is an ... Read More

We recently published an article about taking charge of your physician career to avoid burnout. To aid you in that effort, it is time to focus on the major factors to consider when determining your next career move.  One of the most significant considerations is the practice setting and the ... Read More

Take Charge of Your Career According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, through the year 2026, physician employment is projected to increase by 13%.  The demand is related to many factors, including the numbers of individuals who are newly insured through the Affordable Care Act, an aging population requiring the ... Read More

The Association of American Medical Colleges publishes an annual report outlining the state of physician supply and demand, and their most recent study completed in 2019 confirmed that the United States may see a shortage of nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032.  In addition to an overall shortage of primary care ... Read More

The best part about having a high-demand career, like a physician, is the flexibility a competitive environment creates.  With your services being sought after all over the country, there is no reason to stay in a toxic workplace or somewhere you aren’t happy.  Instead, you can weigh your options, and ... Read More

Regardless of what side of the political aisle you find yourself, it isn’t hard to argue that legislative policies and politics have created a sea of change in the healthcare landscape over the past decade.  Now, as we stand on the doorstep to 2020, it is safe to assume that ... Read More

Fans of literary Science Fiction have been reading about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technological advancements for decades.  What has changed in that time is now, things that were once left to the imagination of authors like Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Isaac Asimov, are becoming the mainstream.  Especially in the ... Read More

For Physicians, there has never been a better time to find a new practice opportunity.  With a projected shortage of up to 122,000 physicians by the year 2032, any doctor who is not happy in their current situation has plenty of opportunities to improve their circumstances or career trajectory.  Let’s ... Read More

Everyone in the healthcare industry has read about or heard that there is a growing physician shortage in the United States. Earlier this year, the Association of American Medical Colleges confirmed that there would be a gap of between 46,900 and 121,900 physicians by 2032.  For any physician looking for ... Read More

Dr. A. had received a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in Damascus, Syria, and then again at the University of Southern California.  He enjoyed his work, but the long commute and time away from home had been wearing on him.  It was time to start looking for an opportunity located close ... Read More

A few years ago, a study published by the Archives of Internal Medicine found that physicians are twice as likely as other workers to be unhappy with their work-life balance. Since then, nothing in the healthcare industry has changed to make achieving that balance any easier, and many may concede ... Read More

Many physician searches for small, rural hospitals stretch on for months.  The key is finding a doctor who is ready and willing to relocate to a small community, and that sometimes takes time.  Having a successful recruitment to a small West Texas hospital last 42 days is almost unheard of, ... Read More

If you are one of the more than 30% of physicians who will be 65 years of age or older by 2020, you have probably already thought a lot about retirement.  If you have some years ahead of you before retirement age, it is still a good time to think ... Read More

Dr. E is a young, family medicine practitioner. She did her undergrad in Alabama and her medical degree in Washington, DC.  Dr. E was completing her Family Medicine Residency at a large medical center in North Carolina, but was in the process of starting her search for outpatient primary care ... Read More

Today’s physicians are in the enviable position of being in such high demand that they have any number and variety of career options to choose from. Some, in recent years, have left their private practice for hospital or large health system employment, while others have reconsidered and returned to a ... Read More

You can watch the recording of JPS Recruiters Live: 3 Things Residents Need to Know to Land a Great First Job on our Facebook page. (10 mins.) What you need to know, before we get started, is that now is the time for you to be preparing yourself for the ... Read More

Sometimes, a career move leaves you wondering if it was the right move after all. This was the case with Dr. J., a Board-certified OBGYN who left his native Texas for an opportunity at a Women’s Hospital in the state of Ohio.  While his wife and kids stayed behind in ... Read More

When you were first dreaming about becoming a doctor, there is a good chance that most of the dream was just about helping and healing people without much thought to where it would occur.  Now that your dream has become a reality, you are probably amazed at how many options ... Read More

The amount of education and training that was required to become a physician has put you in a natural position of leadership. From your patients, nurses, and other supporting team members, everyone looks to you for answers and direction.  In recent surveys, physicians have identified more autonomy and participatory decision ... Read More

No matter what stage you are at in your physician career, it is never too early to spend time planning for your future.  Young doctors sometimes make the mistake of putting off their career planning, but that is a mistake that can lead you down a path of stagnation and ... Read More

Recently, a medical system serving rural Iowa contacted Jackson Physician Search for assistance in finding a new Medical Director to oversee a staff of over 30 individuals, including physicians, advanced providers, and support staff. With the current state of available physicians with child and adolescent psychiatric experience being thin, Tara ... Read More

Through the year 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects physician employment to increase by 13%, with rural and underserved population centers even higher. In years past, those who chose a career as a physician expected that upon graduating and completing a residency that they would end up in a ... Read More

It is no secret that finding your ideal job as a physician can be an overwhelming process.  Once you've taken the time to figure out what is most important to you - be it compensation, flexible hours, or time spent with patients - the sometimes grueling process of sifting through ... Read More

It is undeniable that physicians practicing in small rural communities are a renowned and respected member of the community.  Typically, when a doctor is hired to fill an opening at the local health center, it is a big deal, and word travels around town at the speed of light.  What ... Read More

Based in Boise, Dr. M. had been traveling all over Idaho and other western states as the Medical Director for a correctional facility conglomerate.  The hours and the travel were taking a toll, and on top of that, Dr. M. and his wife had a newborn at home.  He saw ... Read More

According to the Journal of American Medical Association, nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. are afflicted with some form of mental health condition.  If this trend isn’t concerning enough, the Health Resources and Services Administration reported in 2016 that the supply of select behavioral health professionals is 250,000 ... Read More

In January, Medscape released the results of their 2019 National Physician Burnout, Depression & Suicide Report.  This comprehensive report collected information from 15,000 physicians in 29 different specialties.  While 44% of physician respondents reported feeling burned out, and another 15% reported being colloquially or clinically depressed, the driver behind these ... Read More

If 2019 is your last year of residency, you are probably in the full-on throes of securing your first job post-residency!  While it can be a stressful time, it is also an opportunity to solidify the notion of getting your physician career off to a successful start.  Since 2019 will ... Read More

In today’s hot physician job market, many physicians assume that when the time comes for a job search, it will seem like catching fish in a barrel.  While partly true because the demand far exceeds the supply of available physicians, many doctors are missing out on opportunities that only a ... Read More

Physician salaries continue to rise, although more modestly than in years past. You may find that hard to believe considering the 24-7 handwringing over the physician shortage, but have no doubt that physician compensation is still rising and becoming more complex.  After all, it is simple economics, as demand rises ... Read More

Not in the literal sense, but many physicians today are working to ensure that their career is on FIRE.  FIRE as in Financial Independence, Retire Early!  The acronym stands for something that many of us want to achieve, but so few are able.  Physicians are in a high demand, high ... Read More

Dr. Iswanto Sucandy had an impressive background and was in the process of finishing up his clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, after previously completing one at Yale.  A surgeon, whose specialty was in the treatment of liver and pancreatic disease, he was looking for a position ... Read More

So, you are a physician in a large metropolitan hospital-owned practice, with a big salary, professional prestige, invites to all of the local galas, and everything else that goes along with being a part of a large healthcare organization.  But the important question to ask yourself is…Are you happy?  If ... Read More

In recent years, much has been written about the numbers of physicians leaving private practice for hospital employment.  Unfortunately for many, the decision to leave a private practice has turned out to be like “jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire.”  Many physicians who thought it was ... Read More

We’ve recently worked with a physician who thought it was time to make a move from a small rural community setting into a large metro area.  By working with a recruiter at Jackson Physician Search, he found a position that met all of his personal and professional needs.  Here is ... Read More

The holidays are here, and 2020 is around the corner. You suddenly realize that the job search you vowed to start early is now behind schedule.  Don’t panic! You still have time to start your holiday job search — Just use our guide and the holiday calendar to plan, prioritize ... Read More

Is your career as a physician becoming less satisfying?  Ranked as one of the most trusted professions, some doctors today are not feeling the love.  According to a 2018 Medscape survey, more than 50% of doctors are feeling the negative impacts of a stressful working environment.  If you are one ... Read More

Let’s look at the 2019 Physician Job Search Outlook.  With 2019 right around the corner, is it the perfect time to start planning to change jobs, retire early, get out of private practice, etc.? Here are several things for doctors to consider for 2019. Escape From the City We all ... Read More

If you pay any attention at all to the stock market or financial news, you already know that the economy is booming and the outlook for jobs is better than it has been in decades.  The same can be said for physicians, as the healthcare industry is grappling with filling ... Read More

Physicians today are suffering the effects of burnout at higher rates than ever before.  If someone were to make an assumption about what is causing physician dissatisfaction and burnout, compensation might be at the top of your list, but you would be incorrect. According to the Medscape National Physician Burnout & ... Read More

You can watch the recording of this installment of JPS Recruiters Live on our Facebook Page. (10 mins.) Often, we get asked by doctors that are looking to relocate for help with assessing schools and school districts. We know that the education of their children is very important to them ... Read More

As an in-demand physician, the chances are pretty good that you have plenty of opportunities to consider when and if you are in the market for a new practice opportunity.  There is much more to think about when comparing opportunities than just base salary.  If you are experiencing feelings of ... Read More

Each year, a variety of physician salary surveys are published with varying degrees of detail and context. Charts and tables deliver a wealth of information, but you need to read between the lines to understand how each report defines compensation and the larger trends driving it. Here is a brief ... Read More

With competition for your services as a physician being fierce, healthcare organizations are increasingly looking for individuals who fit their culture in addition to having the necessary skills to succeed. While administrators are going out of their way to attract and hire doctors who are a good fit, it is ... Read More

As you look to advance your physician career with a new job, the most important question you must ask yourself is why are you considering a change?  Your reasons will drive how you approach your job search and help you make the best decision when evaluating opportunities. Physicians and Advanced ... Read More

We have all experienced feelings of burnout at different points in our career, being overwhelmed, depressed, and other negative reactions to our work.  For our nation’s physicians, according to recent surveys, these feelings of burnout are pervasive and seemingly getting worse.  In fact, in a 2018 Medscape report, almost half ... Read More

If that headline grabbed your attention, it’s likely that you are either on vacation or wish you were! By definition, vacation is the time you spend on travel or recreation - away from work. So, how is it possible to make your next physician practice feel like a vacation? If ... Read More

Balancing Compensation and Culture for the Right Fit takes a look at compensation trends, quality of practice, quality of life, practice location, and how they contribute to culture and fit. Download Download Balancing Compensation and Culture for the Right Fit Finding the Right Fit Comp - Quality of Practice - ... Read More

While the business of healthcare grows increasingly complex, fortunately, physician compensation models have generally become less complicated over time.  Even though there are still many different payment models in use, physician compensation structures are easier to manage and understand then they were in the past.  Physician payment models will never be ... Read More

You can watch the recording of JPS Recruiters Live: Deciphering Physician Compensation on our Facebook page. (24 mins.) If you are considering a job change or already interviewing, we can help you understand your compensation options. When to Ask About Compensation It’s important to know when to talk about compensation ... Read More

In the past, when students graduated with their medical degree, they applied for their medical license and began a long career of seeing patients.  Today, for most physicians their main focus is patient care but many physicians are starting to look at other ways they can apply their skills and ... Read More

You can watch the recording of JPS Recruiters Live: The Benefits of Physicians Going Country on our Facebook page. (11 mins.) Benefits of a Rural Practice There are three main benefits of practicing in a rural area: an elevated skill set, quality of life, and compensation. Even though you probably ... Read More

You graduated from medical school and often spend your days solving complex medical riddles. However, there is one riddle that many physicians are unable to solve, and it is hurting their career. Solving the physician work-life balance equation is one of the greatest challenges faced by medical professionals today. A ... Read More

In our previous entry in this series of articles about the importance of branding, we covered all of the tools and techniques that physicians can use to create and promote a personal brand online.  It is important to recognize now that you have meticulously crafted your brand, and promoted it ... Read More

In the first post in our physician branding series, we talked about how to define your brand.  The brand that represents who you are as a physician and a person. Now that your brand is clearly defined, it is incumbent upon you to make sure your digital physician brand supports ... Read More

Your physician brand is not only how you market yourself to potential employers, but also how you are perceived by colleagues, industry partners, and even patients.  When considering how to define who you are as a doctor, it is important to consider all of these “customers” and how your unique ... Read More

Do you remember the first day of your first job as a practicing physician? As you reflect on the distance you’ve traveled from “Dr. New” to the physician you are today, it’s a good time to discover how physicians can reinvigorate their career and continue to chart your satisfying journey ... Read More

The significance of Doctor’s Day is a chance to bring much-deserved attention to some of the wonderful physicians that we have had the pleasure of getting to know. We are proud to work with doctors every day knowing they’ll go on to make such a meaningful impact on the lives ... Read More

For many students across the country, this is going to be a big weekend. In addition to St. Patrick's Day festivities, over 30,000 medical students will also celebrate Match Day 2018. Congratulations to all the medical school graduates who just learned where they will spend the next several years training at ... Read More

In case you hadn't heard, the new tax law eliminates the tax deduction for moving expenses and other job costs such as license and regulatory fees, required medical tests, and unreimbursed continuing education.  The following relocation tips will help make sure you have a great moving experience under the new tax law. If ... Read More

According to a recent MMS Survey, 69% of physicians say the most important factors when making a decision about a new job opportunity are location and, not surprisingly, compensation. After you have prioritized your need for a satisfying medical practice, working with colleagues you respect and living in a community ... Read More

Today’s physician compensation models are like the healthcare industry: highly dynamic and complicated. Many doctors find it challenging to assess how the compensation package of their first job will align with their personal and professional priorities. Let’s review some of the approaches involved in compensation packages. Value-based Measures. As the healthcare ... Read More

As a resident entering your final year of training, logic may lead you to believe that the high demand and limited supply of physicians will make it easier for you to find your first job whenever you start looking. But with literally thousands of options available, the opposite is true ... Read More

Resident’s Job Preparation Guide: Countdown to Landing the Right One You’ve been working hard through medical school and residency. The culmination of your lifelong dream and years of hard work is fast approaching – with yet another challenge: finding your first job as a practicing physician and laying the foundation ... Read More

The old real estate adage “Location, Location, Location” also applies to your choice of location for practicing medicine. But, when deciding your practice location, the places that come to mind first may not end up being the best for your career. There are many factors that contribute to finding the ... Read More

If you are looking for your first practice opportunity or simply looking for your next practice opportunity, your top considerations are likely to be location and practice setting, both of which influence your compensation.  But, one thing you may not think to consider upfront is how you will earn that ... Read More

National Hospital Week celebrates America’s hospitals, a place where medicine and miracles happen, as well as the women and men who support the health and well-being of their communities through dedication and compassionate care. We want to take this time to highlight a few of our #hospitalheroes that truly exemplify ... Read More

For new physicians, who often have little background in the business of medicine, starting a career will be a challenge. From sifting through thousands of job openings, identifying your job priorities and requirements, applying and interviewing for your top picks, and, finally, successfully negotiating a contract -- finding your dream ... Read More

“I get to be a doctor!” That was the first, celebratory thought to enter Skyler Dahlseng’s mind when he recently learned the good news of his residency match. A fourth-year medical student at A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri, Skyler joined some 30,000 other aspiring doctors ... Read More

Is matching to a residency program the luck of the draw or luck of the Irish? St. Patrick’s Day coincides with Match Day for the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) 2017 Main Residency Match®. Celebrations will ensue as thousands of medical school students and graduates in the United States and ... Read More

As you complete training and prepare to enter your first medical practice opportunity, questions about compensation will begin to rise to the top of your list of concerns. Compensation models in medicine can be complicated and confusing. Not only are there many variables, but the hiring organization must also follow ... Read More

Compensation models in medicine can be complicated and confusing. So whether you are a new physician emerging from training, or making a change after years in practice, you share a common concern: What should I expect to earn in my new practice? While a myriad of factors and choices influence ... Read More

Jackson Physician Search - Historically we have been taught to think that location is everything; how many times have you heard the expression, “Location, Location, Location”? But location should be one of the last factors to consider in your job search. You read that right: location last. Why? Because “location” ... Read More

ATLANTA (PRWEB) - Jackson Physician Search announced its ranking as one of the top 15 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, as revealed at Modern Healthcare's annual awards dinner, held October 6th in New Orleans. Company representatives marked the occasion as a double celebration of being a first-time honoree and ... Read More