q       Why should I use a physician recruiter?  

     o  Physician recruiters are professionals who have a global
         perspective on the job market.

     o  They have information on competitive salaries and 

         benefit packages.

     o  They often represent positions that are not advertised

         in journals.

     o  They can act as the objective liaison during the 

         recruitment process and during contract negotiations.

     o  They represent numerous opportunities in a variety of 

         specialties and locations. 

q       What do I need to know before I look for a job?  

     o  Determine your geographic preference state, city,
         and community size. 

     o  Select your desired practice style: private practice, 

         multi-specialty group, single specialty group, HMO,   

         Hospital based. 

     o  Determine the type of position: clinical, academic, and
         executive.

     o  Determine your compensation expectations.

     o  Consider your family needs: spousal employment,
         education for children. 

q       Who pays recruiters?  

     o  A physician recruiter is always paid by the organization
         looking for the physician.