Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to see healthcare from several different perspectives—as an Army Medic, an ER and ICU nurse, and for the last 16 years as a physician recruiter. One thing physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants have consistently told me is that they want more time with their patients and less
Over the years in physician recruiting, I’ve had a lot of conversations with physicians who were excited when they signed their first contract. The compensation looked great. The sign-on bonus looked great. The location looked perfect. The recruiter and leadership team seemed supportive. And honestly, for many physicians coming out of residency or fellowship, after
Content: Most physician jobs don’t fail because of pay. They fail because physicians never see them. In 2026, physicians don’t rely on recruiters or job boards first.They go to Google — and if your job isn’t showing there, it doesn’t exist. This is the biggest shift happening in physician recruiting right now. “Most physician jobs
