You’ve just wrapped up your residency/fellowship. You’ve supervised your last intern. And now it’s time to start your career. The U.S. needs doctors. So you WILL find a job. Of course, you didn’t study and train for a decade to get ‘a job.’ You want to be the kind of doctor you dreamed about — respected, fulfilled and fascinated by your work. The health care landscape — in the midst of big transformation — is opening new paths to achieve those goals, encouraging physicians to start their career treks. The 21st century medical doctor needs both rock-solid clinical skills and the ability to adapt to the requirements of a health care system moving inexorably toward delivering high-quality care at low cost. That means a shift from volume to value. And physicians just starting their careers can play an important role in helping to lead that change. This booklet aims to help you sidestep the unwelcome surprises and discover the opportunities on the fertile terrain of this new health care landscape.
Are you considering a career in the medical field as a Physician Assistant (PA)? If yes, then you are most likely looking into which PA schools or programs you should apply to. However, before you begin the application process, it’s crucial to shadow this role so you have a clearer understanding of the Physician Assistant job and what that truly entails. Here is a look at five reasons why Physician Assistant job shadowing is a good idea and crucial to your future professional success and happiness, as well as some tips on how to connect with a Physician to shadow.
The demand for Urgent Care Physicians has been steadily increasing for several years and continues to grow due to patient demand for convenience and the lack of available primary care physician appointments, especially for after-hours and weekend care.
Patients want immediate access to medical care, but due to the influx of individuals that now have access to health care in the U.S., primary care providers and emergency rooms are inundated with patients, creating a shortage of care providers.
For many individuals searching for a physician job, it is important to not only find a place you want to work, but also one where you will be happy and able to grow professionally. Many physicians do not change positions often during their career, so there are a few things that you should do before, during, and after the interview process to guarantee you make the right choice.
For the best chance at finding the right office or practice for you, follow these top interview tips for physicians.
Physicians looking for employment, either their first opportunity or seeking a new opportunity, are faced with more than a few options. Private practice versus a medical clinic? City vs. suburb? Academic Health Center versus a community hospital? In the flurry of choices that greet you, even seasoned healthcare professionals can experience uncertainty in the midst of a job search.
