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The eMatchPhysicians Blog

Your Physician Job Search – Know What You Want

Posted on: Tuesday, August 4, 2009

There are two types of physicians practicing in today’s world: miserable physicians and proud physicians. Everyone knows a miserable physician yet, thankfully, most of us also know and recognize proud physicians. Proud physicians are happy in their practice, enjoy helping their patients and have a sense of accomplishment for their years of hard work. The question is what kind of physician do YOU want to be? The choice is yours but the key is knowing what you want so that you can recognize the right opportunity when you see it. There is a major physician shortage in America and it is only getting worse. Fortunately, many choices are now available due to that shortage. So take your time and prioritize before you make a move.

Key ingredients for finding a long-term fit are location, practice and financials. Know what type of practice you work best in, decide what type of community will meet your needs and then set realistic financial expectations. Not one aspect is more important than another and confidence and certainty in all of these areas will best prepare you for your interviews. You do not sit for an exam without studying so do not go out and make one of the most important decisions of your life, without first doing your homework. You will reap the rewards in the end if you take the time now to focus on your destiny.

Know What You Want in a Community

Every community in America needs a physician and communities come in all shapes and sizes. Your options are vast. Study the various types of communities and what each can offer you and your family. Learn the differences in income from a small, rural community to a major metropolitan area. Then decide what amenities you truly need in a community to be happy. If you move to a place that does not meet your needs, you may end up making a lot of money, but your time there will be short-lived. You do not want to move your family from place to place searching for happiness.

Location and income go hand in hand. What you expect to earn will adjust depending on where you want to live. Physicians in general can expect a much higher salary in rural areas than in metropolitan areas. Rural hospitals and groups are willing and able to pay more to fill their positions because there are grants and government funding in place to help them meet the needs of their community. Their residents may not have the time or the means to drive two hours to get medical care. They need physicians who are in practice to serve them – physicians who know their name and their history.

Know What You Want in your Practice

Consider things like who and what type of physicians you want to work with, how many patients you want to see each day, and how much of the business function you want to take on. Know your strengths and evaluate your skills versus your preferences. You may have broad experience in your specialty but have a strong passion for one area in which you want to focus your practice. Find out if there is a market for that and what areas are best for you to pursue that passion. Evaluate your work habits. Do you work better in a team or solo?

Will this new job and location meet the needs of your family and lifestyle? Will the salary be enough to sustain that lifestyle? Will the practice and environment be compatible with your personality? By knowing what you are good at and what your priorities are, you can focus on communities that meet your standards while working in a practice that allows you to fulfill your potential.

Know What They Want

When you go in for an interview, be prepared to talk about yourself and your ambitions. The recruiter will want to know why you decided to go into medicine and where you attended medical school. They will also be interested in knowing why you want to work for them and what you like most about their community. This is why it’s good to have long-term goals in mind when choosing your job. The organization that hires you will want to be confident that you are planning to settle into their community and practice there for many years to come. Your future goals and ambitions will interest the recruiter just as much as your professional strengths.

What they want to know is that you know what you want and you have found it in their community! The choice is yours of whether you are going to be a miserable physician or a proud physician. Work hard to discover what you want and go after it. You deserve to be proud.

eMatchPhysicians is the only website that offers practice and community matching, by match percentage. Do your homework on the eMatchPhysicians website for free by viewing colorful profiles detailing each community and the financials associated with each position. We can help you find that right practice and the right place while still maintaining your busy schedule. Begin the matching process today! »

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