Monday, November 16, 2009

Physician Job Hunting in a Recession

According to American Medical News, with the state of the current economy and also the changes in health care, physician positions may be harder to find.

Like jobs in every market during the current state of the economy, health care and physician positions have also been affected. More physicians today, specifically those out of residency, are interested in seeking hospital employed positions.

Physicians are finding that switching jobs or finding one after completing training requires more networking than in prior years. Another challenge has been the real estate market, with physicians waiting longer to sell their current home and possibly taking on 2 mortgages on different pieces of real estate. Also, some hospitals have implemented hiring freezes.

Many experienced physicians have also put off their retirement plans, and many others who have jobs currently are staying put to see how health system reform will turn out.

Read the full article at American Medical News, or click here:

http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/07/bisa0907.htm

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