Physician Practice Hiring Poll Question Title * 1. What is your biggest challenge when posting a job opening for your practice? Choosing the right platform or job board Writing an effective job description Setting a competitive compensation range Reaching qualified candidates Managing the cost of advertising Other (open text) Question Title * 2. Which channels do you currently use to find job candidates? (Select all that apply) Physician-specific job boards (e.g., PracticeLink, Doximity) General job sites (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn) Staffing or recruiting agencies Word of mouth / professional network State or specialty society postings My practice's own website Social media Question Title * 3. How confident are you in your ability to conduct a legally compliant job interview? Very confident — I know what I can and can't ask Somewhat confident, but I could use a refresher Not very confident — I rely on instinct more than process Not confident at all — this is a real concern for me Question Title * 4. What do you find most difficult about the interview process? (Select up to 3) Assessing clinical competency Evaluating culture and personality fit Knowing which questions are legally off-limits Structuring a consistent process for all candidates Getting staff or partners to participate in interviews Making a final decision when candidates seem comparable Question Title * 5. How do you typically determine compensation when making a job offer? I use formal benchmarking data (e.g., MGMA, AMGA surveys) I base it on what I've paid before or what others in the area earn I let the candidate's ask drive the conversation I work with a recruiter or HR consultant I don't have a reliable process — it's ad hoc Question Title * 6. Which components of your compensation package are hardest to structure or explain to candidates? (Select all that apply) Base salary vs. productivity-based pay Bonus or incentive terms Benefits (health, retirement, PTO) Partnership or buy-in track Non-compete and restrictive covenants Malpractice coverage (claims-made vs. occurrence) Question Title * 7. Rank these hiring challenges from most to least pressing for your practice: Question Title * 8. What type of position do you find hardest to hire for? Physicians / mid-level providers (NP, PA) Clinical support staff (MAs, nurses, techs) Administrative and front-office staff Practice or office managers All roles are equally difficult Question Title * 9. Which single resource would be most valuable to you right now? A guide to writing effective job postings Salary benchmarking data for my region and specialty Interview question templates and legal compliance tips A sample employment offer letter or contract checklist Advice on competing with larger health systems for talent Question Title * 10. What do you wish you understood better about finding and hiring good employees? Done