Job openings in the healthcare industry hit an all-time high in September 2022 at 9.2%, according to data from Fitch Ratings. This is more than double the average job creation rate of 4.2% from 2010 to 2019. Although payrolls at nonprofit hospitals and outpatient healthcare services increased slightly in end of 2022, but the number of employees leaving jobs remains high.
Dr Iman Abuzeid, co-founder and CEO of Incredible Health, a nurse recruitment platform, said with such trends likely to continue, it’s important to find effective ways to recruit. Employing and retaining clinicians will be critical.
She said some organizations are upgrading their processes and technology to hire faster. They are establishing service level agreements between the recruiting and hiring teams, such as ensuring an interview is scheduled within 48 hours or a decision is made within 24 hours.
Eric Burch, executive director of workforce operations and services at healthcare performance improvement firm Vizient, predicted the ongoing demand for contract workers. In response, health systems should continue to include traveling nurses in their staffing plans, he said.
“Accessing contract labor suppliers as a strategic partner is important,” says Burch. “So when you need employees, it’s a partnership and they can help you achieve your goals, instead of suddenly reaching out to them and they don’t know your needs when you’re in a crisis. “
Tochi Iroku-Malize, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians, said health systems will need to ensure doctors are adequately compensated for the care they provide, while hiring Add employees to strengthen the workforce and reduce burnout. The legal and policy support team streamlines pre-authorization processes in a Medicare Advantage plan and prevents further cuts in Medicare payments so doctors can focus on providing care. squirrel with less stress.
April Taylor, vice president of quality at Johns Hopkins Hospital and National Association for Healthcare Quality board member, said hospitals should also consider partnering with local medical schools to educate students. about job opportunities.
“Every time you think you’ve reached that level of sustainability, something new happens,” says Taylor. “So the agility ability… [has] further highlighted throughout the process. But let’s fast forward six months from now: Once we get through this, I think healthcare organizations will be even more prepared for what’s to come.”
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