The recruitment bonus applies to physicians, specialists, mid-level clinicians, therapists or registered nurses, according to the report.
The hospital, located more than 60 miles southeast of Wichita, Kan., is looking for pediatric and family practice physicians, but it has had difficulties recruiting them and other providers.
Officials believe the “Family and Friends Networking Program” will help attract providers with ties to the area or who wish to work in the community, according to the report. “It’s an opportunity to reach out into our community and ‘source,’ or identify people that might be candidates to move to our community and be part of our community as a healthcare professional,” Steve Perkins, the hospital’s CEO, said in the report.
More Articles on Physician Recruitment:
6 Social Media Sites Clinicians Use Most to Job Hunt
Mercy Sued Over Physician Recruitment Strategy
4 Tips to Successful Physician Recruitment and Retention Under Healthcare Reform
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
