Digging through the Web for a new emergency medicine job can be a tedious waste of effort. And as an emergency medicine physician, you just don’t have time to spend hours and hours exploring your options. Don’t throw away your evenings searching through online listings when a physician staffing agency can find one for you.
If you’ve never used a physician staffing agency before, you might be wondering about the services they offer, and more importantly how to choose the right one. Though each company will have their own process, you will want to look for an agency that includes the following steps:
The first step every physician staffing company should take is to connect you with a physician recruiter who has experience in the field of emergency medicine. That way, they can understand all of your career and lifestyle needs and help you determine whether a permanent or locum tenens emergency medicine job best suits you.
Locum tenens positions can last from a few weeks to several years, depending on the assignment location. These assignments are perfect for all levels of experience in emergency medicine. Whether you are transitioning from full-time to part-time, from residency to practice, or just needing a change of scenery, an emergency medicine locum tenens job could be the perfect fit. You will work as an independent contractor. And you should never be asked to pay a fee to an agency for locum tenens placement services.
Next you will be asked to fill out an application. Make sure that the physician staffing agency you are using also asks you to take part in a credentials verification process. Without this step, they cannot appropriately represent you and introduce you to opportunities that match your skills and preferences. After this important process, they can really help you explore the available jobs in emergency medicine on both a national and global level.
Once you express an interest in a specific job, the agency will present your credentials to the healthcare organization. The agency must have your permission to present your credentials for each specific opportunity. While the organization deliberates, the agency should stay in contact with you and keep you up to date.
Assuming it’s a great match, your physician staffing agency will coordinate all of the details of your assignment, including travel, housing, and local transportation and set you up with a local contact for a good orientation to the facility and the community. After you have decided on an assignment the agency will work with you to finalize credentials, privileging, and licensing.
A great physician staffing agency will stay in touch and notify you of new opportunities as your assignment nears completion. Instead of wasting time looking for a job, consider modifying your search and finding a reliable physician staffing agency. It will not only save you time now, but down the road too.
Scott Korn writes about how to find emergency medicine jobs using a physician staffing agency.