When Dr. H, a hematologist-oncologist in Washington, first started browsing job boards, she wasn’t exactly sure what she was looking for. She loved the Pacific Northwest, but her job barely allowed her time to enjoy it. She was motivated to find a hematology-oncology job with a better work-life balance. She’d also like to do more community-based work and, perhaps, pursue a subspecialty. She doubted she would find all of this in one opportunity, but she kept an eye on job boards and began opening emails and messages from recruiters if the subject line caught her attention. She wouldn’t say she was in an active physician job search, but she was definitely open to a change.
Doximity for the Win
When Dr. H received a DocMail touting work-life balance in Colorado, she clicked to read more. The message, from Director of Recruiting Olivia Georgia, detailed an opportunity at a regional hospital in Colorado. The town was remote, but the job sounded ideal. Dr. H hesitantly replied to say she was open to learning more.
Olivia immediately responded with a phone call. As she shared more details about the opportunity and the hiring organization, Dr. H’s excitement began to build. The schedule was flexible, and the scope of practice was ideal. In sharing more about the town, Olivia pointed out that despite its distance from Denver, there was a nearby regional airport that provided access to other metro areas. Olivia revealed her personal affinity for the town, equating it to Fort Collins, where she lived for many years. It turned out Dr. H was originally from Fort Collins.
A Relationship of Trust
With this connection established, Dr. H felt even more at ease with Olivia and knew she could trust her opinion. Olivia was certain Dr. H would find what she was looking for in the organization and the community. Dr. H kept an open mind and agreed to move forward.
After a successful phone interview, Dr. H scheduled an on-site visit to meet the leadership team and other members of the Hem-Onc department. Her impressive education and experience earned their respect. Her genuine personality and desire to serve showed them she was a great fit for the culture as well. They extended an offer right away.
Secrets of Physician Job Search Success
What began as a passive physician job search quickly gained traction when Dr. H received a DocMail from Olivia. This was possible because she had set up her profile on Doximity, noting her education, training, and experience, as well as potential locations of interest. When Olivia searched by specialty and location, she came across Dr. H and was able to easily send a message.
Dr. H kept an open mind about her job prospects and was willing to give the remote, Colorado town a chance, in part due to the report she felt with Olivia. Olivia’s long history of working with the hiring organization gave her credibility with Dr. H. The fact that they had both lived in Fort Collins was also a point of commonality that built trust.
After visiting the community and spending time at the hospital, Dr. H knew she had made the right decision in trusting Olivia and pursuing the opportunity. She was thrilled to find a hem-onc job that checked off every item on her wish list and gave her the opportunity to serve a unique community back in her home state.
Whether you are a resident seeking your first physician job or have years of experience, the recruitment team at Jackson Physician Search is eager to help you realize your professional vision. Contact us today or start searching for physician jobs online now.
