WAHA has developed a variety of recruitment tools to assist practices with their recruitment efforts. These proven recruitment techniques have been compiled into the WAHA Physician Recruitment & Retention Resource Guide.

WAHA Recruitment Resource Guide

• Program Description (pdf)
  
  
• Service 1- Develop a Practice Profile & Position Description (pdf)
  
  
  • Practice Profile Template (pdf)
  • Position Description Template (pdf)
  • Resources for Physician Candidates (pdf)
  • Practice Package, including Physician Candidate Package* (hard copy only)
  • List of Compensation Resources (pdf)
    
    
• Service 2 - Develop and Implement an Advertising Plan (pdf)
  
  
  • Job Posting Template (pdf)
  • Advertising Plan Checklist (pdf)
  • Advertising Sites to Consider (pdf)
    
    
• Service 3 - Pre-screen Physician Candidates (pdf)
  
  
  • Guidelines for pre-screening candidates (pdf)
  • Sample letter to Potential Candidates (pdf)
  • Checklist for Telephone Interview with Candidate (pdf)
  • Authorization to Release Information Form (pdf) (You may prefer to consult with your attorney about the proper paperwork.)
  • Pre-employment Reference Check Form (pdf)
  • Information about Background Checks (pdf)
    
    
• Service 4 - Coordinate Site Visit (pdf)
  
  
  • Steps in the Site Visit Process (pdf)
  • Site Visit Checklist (pdf)
  • Site Visit Itinerary Template (pdf)
  • Questions for the Site Visit (pdf)
  •  Visiting Physician Candidate Evaluation Form (pdf)
  • Sample Letter of Intent (pdf)
    
    
• Service 5 - Provide an Orientation Guide (pdf)
  
  
  • New Physician Orientation Checklist for Whatcom County (pdf)
  • Your Practice’s New Physician Orientation Checklist (pdf)
  • Ideas for a New Physician Mentoring Program (pdf)
  • Ideas for Integrating the New Physician into the Community (pdf)
    
    
• Service 6 - Refer for Physician Retention Services (pdf)