Physician Recruitment

As of 2008 WAHA is no longer able to offer provider recruitment services. Our Physician Recruitment & Retention Resource Guide, a variety of tools to assist practices with their recruitment efforts, is available for download.  Please contact Jackie Saul, Administrative Coordinator at (360) 788-6531 with any questions about these materials.

WAHA Recruitment Resource Guide

Step 1 – Develop a Practice Profile & Position Description

Practice Profile Template
Position Description Template
Resources for Physician Candidates
List of Compensation Resources

Step 2 – Develop and Implement an Advertising Plan

Job Posting Template
Advertising Plan Checklist
Advertising Sites to Consider

Step 3 – Pre-screen Physician Candidates

Guidelines for pre-screening candidates
Sample letter to Potential Candidates
Checklist for Telephone Interview with Candidate
Authorization to Release Information Form (Consider consulting an attorney about proper paperwork)
Pre-employment Reference Check Form
Information about Background Checks

Step 4 – Coordinate Site Visit

Steps in the Site Visit Process
Site Visit Checklist
Site Visit Itinerary Template
Questions for the Site Visit
Visiting Physician Candidate Evaluation Form
Sample Letter of Intent

Step 5 – Provide an Orientation Guide

New Physician Orientation Checklist for Whatcom County
Your Practice’s New Physician Orientation Checklist
Ideas for a New Physician Mentoring Program
Ideas for Integrating the New Physician into the Community