Recruiting Doctors to Rural Areas
Jackson Physician Search recruits more physicians to rural communities than any other search firm.
With more than 40 years of experience and 10,000+ successful physician placements across the U.S., we recognize that recruiting physicians to rural communities is often challenging. The key to success is having the greatest access to candidates, understanding physicians’ most important wants and needs in a rural job opportunity, and prioritizing cultural fit for long-term physician retention. This is why we are successful in making a perfect match between a physician and a rural healthcare facility.
In our 2022 Rural Physician Recruitment Survey, we learned that physicians practicing in urban locations look for higher compensation (64%), more flexibility (47%), and improved work/life balance (46%) when considering rural opportunities.
While this is what it takes to recruit doctors away from larger cities, once they settle into a rural community, our research shows that work/life balance (46%) is why they stay. Other factors that support long-term physician retention include higher compensation (44%) and an affordable cost of living (42%).
If your healthcare organization could benefit from an expert in rural physician recruitment, we would be delighted to discuss your needs. Fill out the form to connect with us today.