Physician recruiters know better than anyone that a candidate’s job search isn’t just about the money. There’s community fit, practice settings, and how the job fits into the candidate’s vision of his or her future. But though it’s not the only factor, physician salaries understandably play a large role in any candidate’s career decisions.

But how are physician recruiters (not to mention physician job-seekers) supposed to know what comprises a fair compensation plan?

According to the Association of Staff Physician Recruiters (ASPR) 2014 In-House Physician Recruitment Processes Report, the reports from MGMA, Sullivan-Cotter and AMGA are in-house recruiters’ most frequently used resources for physician compensation.

Here’s a closer look at the resources available.

“Even with increasing enrollments [in medical schools], we may fall short of the need for physicians,” warns David Andrick, director of physician recruitment and relations at Wilson Health.

The reality of Andrick’s warning is likely felt by physician recruiters nationwide who compete daily for the attention of a limited number of clinicians.

At the PracticeLink annual staff meeting at our headquarters in Hinton, West Virginia, Andrick shared physician recruitment’s challenges—and advice on how employers can succeed in spite of them.

You might know Mark Bowe from his hit TV show, “Barnwood Builders,” which follows Mark and his team as they salvage old barns and cabins—and transform them into beautifully restored structures.

Last week, PracticeLink got to know Mark, too, at the annual PracticeLink company meeting held at our headquarters in Hinton, West Virginia. 

At the meeting, Mark shared the three principles he lives by. They're good reminders whether you’re shoveling coal, hosting a TV show or recruiting physicians. 

For physician recruiters, residency program coordinators and directors both across town and across the country can be invaluable resources.

The new PracticeLink GME makes it easy to find and contact these important gatekeepers—at no additional cost.