3 Strategies To Finding A Great Physician Assistant Job
3 Strategies To Finding A Great Physician Assistant Job
Are you a Physician Assistant looking for a new practice opportunity? There are strategies you can use to help you locate the perfect job for you.
In today's economy there are still lots of great job opportunities available for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. The key is knowing how to find the really good jobs. There are several strategies you can put to use that will help you in your job search.
As a working medical professional it is often difficult to work all day and then try and conduct a job search in the evenings or on weekends. The first thing you should consider doing is finding a good healthcare recruiter that specializes in the recruitment of only physician assistants and nurse practitioners. The best way to do this is to network with other Physician Assistants that you know. You will probably find that some of them have used a recruiter in the past to secure a new job. The best way to find an honest, ethical recruiter is via a referral. You can also contact your national association and talk with them. While most associations will not endorse a particular recruiter often times someone will give you a referral "off of the record". Narrow your list of potential recruiters down to 3 and then contact them and see who you are most comfortable with.
Another effective strategy is to contact NP and PA associations in the cities and states where you want to live and see if they are aware of any job openings that match your skill set. Networking through local associations is very effective and keeps things confidential. You can also contact your alumni association and talk with them about any opportunities that they are aware of.
These are simple strategies that people often times forget about when it comes to finding a new career opportunity as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.