Years ago, finding a professional health care provider often required hiring a qualified recruiter. Although there are many advantages working with a head hunter, many doctors find it easier and certainly much less costly to act on their own.
Indeed, today the internet has unlimited possibilities for anyone willing to spend a reasonable time searching to find the best candidate. It is fair to say however, that in smaller towns, given the finite demographics, the choices are more challenging and narrower.
Interestingly enough, we often find that when our clients are able to tap into their own personal and professional resources, they find truly competent candidates. As a matter of fact, working with an acquaintance has many advantages; namely that since there already exist a familiar trust given the “relationship”, it often creates a symbiotic environment to work in. Undeniably, professionals closely collaborating together, create an atmosphere of confidence and a spirit of security. This in turn greatly enhances patient outcome results.
Nonetheless, collaborating with a qualified health care provider is critical to the growth and success of a clinic. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous consultants too often advise their clients to hire “anyone” who is licensed irrespective of their qualifications, just so that they can begin generating more services and earn more money quicker. Anyone who is seriously considering opening up an integrated medical center should make finding a health care professional a crucial priority since it will determine the future of the clinic.
In conclusion, in my last twenty six years of consulting, I had privileged to encounter countless cities all over the nation (to date 1256+ centers in 45 states) and can honestly say that ALL our clients have always found health care providers to work in their clinics.
