In the interview, Dr. Noseworthy shared some insight into Mayo’s workforce management. For instance, an open nursing position typically garners more than 20 applicants for that one spot, according to the report.
If physicians apply for a position at Mayo, they “basically come for a two- to three-day visit where we watch them practice and teach, as well as talk about their science to see if they’re a good fit for us,” Dr. Noseworthy said in the report.
He emphasized that Mayo seeks providers who can work as part of and lead a team. The rigorous training and hiring process has led to some impressive employee retainment results, however. “We’re very proud that our staff generally come and work at Mayo for their entire career. Our workforce is very, very stable,” Dr. Noseworthy said in the report. “Our physician workforce … the turnover rate is about 1-2 percent, which is extraordinary in today’s world.”
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