I received a call from a physician eager to initiate a job search, but with a unique twist – they were inquiring on behalf of their child. Recognizing the urgency to kickstart the process without detracting from their child’s board studies, I swiftly began compiling potential job opportunities aligning with the physician’s preferences and fellowship location. 

Upon learning that the board exams were completed, I reached out directly to the physician to discuss the compiled opportunities and assess their interest. Delighted with the swift turnaround and quality options presented, the physician embarked on two site visits, eventually accepting an offer from one of the locations. 

Fortuitously, the chosen opportunity near the physician’s parent turned out to be an ideal fit, offering the convenience of weekend visits with family and a quality start to their career. Both the physician and their family were overjoyed with the outcome. Moreover, the employer expressed gratitude for the successful match, confident that the new surgeon’s alignment with their practice and proximity to family would ensure long-term commitment. 

This experience epitomizes the gratification of my role: facilitating the placement of a talented physician within a community while helping them achieve a desirable work-life balance. When all parties involved are content, it’s the ultimate fulfillment as a recruiter.

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About Consultant Yvonne Burnett

Yvonne Burnett specializes in recruiting physicians for Dermatology and is one-half of our Surgical Specialties Team. Yvonne has a wealth of knowledge and experience in physician recruiting, coming from years of internal consulting for healthcare facilities.

“The greatest reward in recruitment for me is bringing top-performing physicians to the communities they will serve.”

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