Selecting the right physician for your group

Effective recruitment and selection of physicians for a medical group practice depends on an objective assessment of the group's needs, philosophy, and organizational style, and an objective assessment of all candidates in relation to these factors. While emphasis in the hiring process is traditionally placed on a candidate's medical skills, there are other considerations which should be of equal concern in order to get the best possible organizational "fit": personality, family situation, behavioral style, and organizational philosophy and orientation. The utilization of behavior assessment methods borrowed from the applied management and behavioral sciences can enhance recruitment objectivity, member satisfaction, and retention.