ProviderSource Inc. - Introduction to beginning you job search        

It is important for you to look calm, confident and in control. Dressing well, sitting up straight in your seat and looking the interviewer in the eye can create this set of impressions. If you are well rehearsed, you will be able to relax and be your natural self.

• Use the following section as a guide for creating your own series of questions. Be sure that you have a well-organized list in a format you will find easy to use during the interview. Or, you can copy the following section and take it to each of your interviews.

-What is the exact nature of the group/practice/facility?

-What is the status of the group/practice/facility?

-Its stability? -Mix of patients? -Number and types of procedures? -Number of providers? -Turnover rate? -Annual growth? -What is the makeup of providers in the group/practice? -What is the character of the group/practice? -Are they active in the community? -Do they attend annual conferences and seminars? -How is the group, clinic, practice managed? -Day-to-day, long-term plans? -Are there any negotiations underway between the practice group and the hospital or other managed care groups that may affect compensation or working arrangements? -What will my responsibilities be?

-Are there any additional duties, community work, meetings to attend, clinical obligations, call schedule, in-house codes, teaching responsibilities that I’ll be required to perform?

• Let the interviewer broach these topics:

     -What are the benefits of the compensation package? What is their value?

     -Insurance, vacation time, stipends?

     -What is the salary range they are offering?

     -What is the length of the commitment?

     -What is the average range in the group?

     -What can you expect to be earning three years from now?

-How are decisions made in the group? This list of recommended questions is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may think of many more questions to ask. Make sure you ask every question you have. And make a note of the answer so that you can have it at your fingertips when making a decision after a series of interviews.

Remember that your interviewer may not be a professional interviewer. Having a prepared list saves the potential embarrassment of not knowing what to talk about next. It also helps you remember the questions you want to ask, but might forget under the pressure of the moment.

Things to bring to the interview. In addition to bringing along your questions, also bring along extra copies of your CV and reference names with phone numbers, a note pad in an attractive folder, and a pen.

It is a good idea for you to demonstrate as much knowledge about the practice as possible during the interview. Make sure your recruiter provides this for you. Solid preparation shows that you are a serious candidate, interested in the position. It also provides you with information on which you can base intelligent questions.

Please visit our Provider Resources Section for interview strategy and preparation documents.

Of course, at any time during your search, you are welcome to call a ProviderSource representative.