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Recruitment and Retention in Rural Health Care Mountain Valleys Health Centers, Inc.

Recruitment and Retention in Rural Health Care Mountain Valleys Health Centers, Inc. Overview. ::Brief introduction Mountain Valleys Health Centers. ::Challenges which make recruitment difficult. ::Different methods for recruitment of Health C are P rofessionals.

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Recruitment and Retention in Rural Health Care Mountain Valleys Health Centers, Inc.

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  1. Recruitment and Retention in Rural Health CareMountain Valleys Health Centers, Inc.

  2. Overview ::Brief introductionMountain Valleys Health Centers ::Challenges which make recruitment difficult. ::Different methods for recruitment of Health Care Professionals. ::Retention of Health Care Professionals.

  3. Our Service Area 6,000 Square Miles Patient Population UDS 2009: 10,490 Payor Mix UDS 2009: 43% Medicare/Medicaid 32% Private Insurance 25% Uninsured When Fully Staffed MVHC Employs: 15 Physicians and Mid-Levels 13 Medical Assistants and Nurses 3 Dentist

  4. Challenges in R & R Provider Shortage Most studies project a shortage of up to 160,000 physicians by 2025. Reasons Include: # of people 65+ will double by 2030. 1st Year MD enrollment continues to decline. 1/3 of physicians are over 55. Specialty care is more enticing, both in pay and working hours. More people insured will eventually increase demand.

  5. Challenges in R & R

  6. Challenges in R & R New Expectations Younger practitioners want a better work and life balance. It will take 2 younger physicians to replace the “Baby Boomer” physicians.

  7. Challenges in R & R Rural Health :: Need people who enjoy outdoor activities. :: Severe weather is a challenge. :: Must be qualified to work the full scope of family practice.

  8. Methods of Recruitment Pipeline Programs :: Job Shadowing for high school students. :: Training on health careers. :: College trips to medical, nursing schools, etc.

  9. Methods of Recruitment Establish Relationship With: :: Medical Schools; :: Nursing Schools; :: Tech Schools and Residency Programs.

  10. Methods of Recruitment Use Current Employee Contacts

  11. Methods of Recruitment Web Sites Your Own Professional Organizations Craigslist

  12. Methods of Recruitment National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Scholars

  13. Methods of Recruitment Professional Recruiters *Retained ($25,000 to $35,000) *Contingent ($12,000 to $25,000) *Temporary to Permanent

  14. Methods of Recruitment Interviews 1. Find what they like and cater to it. 2. Include the significant other in process. 3. Make them feel welcome. 4. Be honest!

  15. Methods of Recruitment Signing Bonus for Physicians Normally $10,000 to $30,000

  16. Retention of Health Care Professionals 1. Fulfill your promises from the recruitment. 2. Although pay is important, it is not usually at the top of the list for job satisfaction. A feeling of accomplishment and being appreciated are usually most important. 3. Make people feel they are important and that their voice is heard.

  17. Quesitons?Dave Jones, CEOMountain Valleys Health Centers, Inc.Bieber, Calif.

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