Choosing to partner with a recruitment firm is a huge help. You can get the job done in no time. Instead of spending hours looking for the right person for the job, the firm will do it for you. Not all of these firms though can find the best physician. There are things you need to consider before you finalize your partnership with them.
How are candidates recruited?
You need to know first how they announce the job vacancy to a lot of people. They should have a proactive strategy that makes it easier for them to reach out to as many potential candidates as possible. They must even have a way of reaching passive candidates who have huge potential. If you know what their process is, you will feel more confident about the partnership.
What is the process for screening candidates?
It is important that the physician recruiter speaks with the candidates directly for an actual interview. You can’t just rely on their resume to decide. The firm must not just include anyone in their pool especially if a particular candidate was not fully vetted. Otherwise, the quality of the candidates will be lower than expected and you will choose from the said pool.
How long have they been doing this service?
When it comes to recruitment, experience and number of years in the industry matter a lot. You need to partner with firms that have been around for a long time and have already proven themselves. They must have helped several medical companies before and made them feel satisfied with their choices.
Do they have knowledge of specific needs?
You can’t settle for anyone who does not qualify based on your company’s standards. There are certain positions where the standards are even higher. Therefore, it is important for the firm to have special knowledge in this area. They can properly screen the candidates. Searching for surgeons, for instance, is not easy due to the limited supply. Even then, not all of them can perform the required procedures. It helps if you partner with a firm that can easily find the perfect surgeon based on your specifications.
These are just some of the questions to ask during your initial consultation with the firm. If you are satisfied with their responses, you can proceed to the next step in the process. Otherwise, you should keep looking for options. When it comes to medical staffing, you really cannot just get someone who is good enough. To provide excellent health care, you must also have an excellent staff. There are quality physicians who are worth spending your money on. Even if you spend more for recruitment and give them a high offer, it will be worth it.