The summer months are often viewed as a time to slow down, but for physicians considering a career move, June is a critical window to take action! Waiting until late summer can push your actual start date into the end of the year, or even the next calendar year.
Opportunities are abundant! Our clients are looking to secure providers immediately to prepare for the autumn rush. Taking the initiative now ensures you can land the ideal placement on your own terms.
The Summer-Fall Timeline
The biggest misconception in physician recruitment is that signing a contract means starting the following week. In reality, the administrative runway requires proactive planning:
Credentialing, licensing, and hospital privileging routinely takes 90 to 120 days.
Fall brings a natural surge in patient volume due to back-to-school physicals, routine screening, and the start of flu season. Facilities want providers on the floor and fully oriented before the influx hits. A contract signed in June ensures you are credentialed, settled, and seeing patients by October. Delaying your search pushes your start date into the winter peak season, leaving you in professional limbo during the holidays.
The Current June Market
The demand for physicians is heating up for the summer! To give you an idea of how quickly healthcare facilities are moving to prepare for the second half of the year, we have over 200 new jobs open since June 1st, across more than 15 medical specialties:
NP/PA
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Hospitalist
Pediatrics
OBGYN
Cardiology
Psychiatry
Neurology
Radiology
Orthopedics
General Surgery
Gastroenterology
Anesthesiology
Neurosurgery
Radiology
Oncology
Urology
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Whether you are looking to pivot your career path, relocate before the new school year, or secure a better schedule, we’re here to help! Call (800) 880-2028 to start your search today.
