1. Planning for Your Future
Physician Services Group, Physician & Advanced
Practitioner Recruitment & Retention

2. Agenda
Who We
Are
System
Overview
Our
Services
Benefits of
Staying
with CHS
Recap

3. Who We Are
As one of the nation’s largest in-house
recruitment departments, CHS Physician &
Advanced Practitioner Recruitment &
Retention is committed to recruiting,
integrating and retaining quality physicians
and advanced practitioners for our entire
network of hospitals, practices and clinics.

4. Who We Are
Physician Recruitment
Allison Beamer
Physician Recruiter
OB/GYN
Amy Jacobsen
Physician Recruiter
Hospitalists &
Pulmonology/Critical Care
Ryan Knox
Physician Recruiter
Hospitalists &
Pulmonary/Critical Care
Elaine Haskell
Physician Recruiter
Endocrinology, Psychiatry
& PM&R
Geri Deutschman
Physician Recruiter
Emergency Medicine
Janisyn McLaurin
Physician Recruiter
Bariatrics, GI, Orthopaedics
& Surgery
Kim Frey
Physician Recruiter
Hematology/Oncology &
Hepatology
Leisa Lackey
Physician Recruiter
Cardiology, Geriatrics &
Palliative Care
Michele Rocco
Physician Recruiter
Family Medicine & Sports
Medicine
Rena Bethea
RecruitmentCoordinator
Physician Temporary Pool
Sarah Foster
Physician Recruiter
Neonatology, Pediatrics &
Urgent Care
Thomas Baysinger
Physician Recruiter
Anesthesiology & ENT
Tracey Black
Physician Recruiter
Dermatology & Neurology
Vicki McGillivary
Physician Recruiter
Dentistry, Internal Medicine &
IM Specialties, Infectious
Disease & Rheumatology
Kelly Svagr
RecruitmentCoordinator
Physician Temporary Pool

5. Who We Are
Advanced Practitioner Recruitment
Katherine Brantley
Advanced Practitioner Recruiter
Behavioral Health, Emergency
Medicine, Family Medicine,
Internal Medicine & Trauma
Michael Barbee
Advanced Practitioner Recruiter
Cardiology & Urgent Care
Sheila Parmer
Advanced Practitioner Recruiter
All Other Specialties

6. Who We Are
Provider Placement Coordination
Susan Haga, Provider Placement Coordinator
Susan.haga@carolinashealthcare.org
704-446-3289
Pat Knapp, Provider Placement Coordinator
Pat.knapp@carolinashealthcare.org
704-355-8438
April Blotkamp, Provider Placement Coordinator
April.blotkamp@carolinashealthcare.org
704-355-1309
Christina Lennox, Provider Placement Coordinator
Christina.Lennox@carolinashealthcare.org
704-355-1311

7. Who We Are
Physician Integration & Retention
Maranda Judd, Manager
Physician Integration & Retention
Maranda.judd@carolinashealthcare.org
704-355-0279
Ashley Pace, Physician Integration Specialist
Ashley.pace@carolinashealthcare.org
704-355-8585
Physician Integration – Specialists
Phedra Hunter, Physician Integration Specialist
Phedra.hunter@carolinashealthcare.org
704-355-8583
Physician Integration – Primary Care Physicians
Jenna Blythe, Sr. Management Associate
Jenna.blythe@carolinashealthcare.org
704-446-8013
Physician Retention

8. Our System at a Glance

9. What Services We Provide
Onboarding/
Integration
Retention
Recruitment

10. Recruitment: Our Role
Be your connection at any point during residency
Connection to physicians/practices offering rotations
Connect to open positions
Submit CV for consideration
Plan and assist with interviews
Complete the hiring process with physician integration team

11. How do I find a position?
CHS In-House Recruiters
– Employed by the health
system, hospital or clinic doing
the recruiting
– Motivated to find physicians
who are likely to be a long-
term successful fit for the
health system
– Live in the communities for
which they are recruiting
WARNING: Agency Recruiters/Search Firm
– Charge a fee to the hospital when you
sign a contract ($20,000 to $25,000+)
– They get paid when you sign the
contract

12. Things to Consider
How do you decide?

13. Things to Consider
What’s Your Timeline?
• Start your job search early.
• Residents typically begin job
searching during final year.
• Fellows typically begin job
searching at least 12 months
prior to training completion.
Self Assessment
• Based upon your personality
and practice interests: What
type of group/practice fits best?
• Single Specialty Group
• Multi-Specialty Group with sub-
specialists
• Solo Practice
• Academic Practice
• Community Hospital

14. What’s Next?
CV Preparation and Review
Interviewing (What to expect, finding a good fit, etc.)
Understanding Contracts/Contract Negotiations
Physician Compensation Models

15. Curriculum Vitae
1. Don’t hand-write anything on your CV
2. Don’t include reference letters and other credentialing documents unless
requested
3. Don’t leave time gaps; it invites speculation
4. Don’t include your SSN or a photo
5. Don’t use lots of different fonts and colors
6. Don’t forget to mention if you are BE or BC
7. Don’t exclude your visa status information
8. Don’t omit your contact info (address, email, phone)
9. Don’t forget to tailor your objective to the specific position you’re applying
to
10. Don’t forget to spell check!

16. Cover Letter
• Explain interest in the geographic location of the opportunity
• Limit to one page, two at the most
• Tailor to each job opening
• Don’t write “Dear Sir” or “To Whom It May Concern”

17. Interview Process
Phone Interview
• Will make or break an invitation for an on-site interview
• Use a phone line with a good connection
• Do your homework
• Prepare a list of questions
• Check out the website
• Remember…they can’t see your face
• Be enthusiastic and sincere
• Be aware of the tone of your voice

18. Interview Process
Site Visit
• First Impressions: You only get one!
• Dress appropriately and conservatively
• Firm handshake
• Maintain eye contact
• Don’t be late
• Discuss if guests are allowed to accompany you
• Come prepared with a list of questions
• Don’t assume – always ask for clarification

19. Closing the Deal
• Use your relationship with your recruiter/key contact person
• Don’t be pressured to make a decision before you are ready
• Don’t start negotiating until you’re ready to accept an offer
– Understand what is negotiable
• Give them your wish list in its entirety
– Don’t keep coming back with additional requests
• Make sure your wants are reasonable and doable

20. • Compensation Package
– Salary
– Productivity Bonus
– Signing Bonus
– Malpractice Insurance
• Benefits
– Paid Time Off
– Health & Welfare, Disability Insurance
• Retirement Package
– Pension, 401 (k), 403 (b), 457 (b)
• Allowances
– Professional Expense/CME Account, Relocation, House Hunting
Closing the Deal

21. Benefits of Staying With CHS
Time in residency/fellowship is counted towards years of service (401k and
insurance)
No relocation cost (or if relocating to regional area, assistance is provided)
Personalized onboarding/integration process and support
Retention services specifically designed to enhance your work/life balance

22. Onboarding/Integration Services
Onboarding/Integration
Services
Personalized
Process (verbal
acceptance – 1st
year)
Credentialing/
Privileging
Support
Family &
Community
Integration
Check-Ins
New Physician
Networking
Events

23. Retention Services
Physician Concierge
Service
Vendor Referrals &
Community Information
Appointment Scheduling
Travel Research
Entertainment
Arrangements
Physician Appreciation &
Recognition
Our State Gift Subscription
Carolina Living Magazine
Ticket Drawings
PSG Help Line
Provide System
Information/Resources
Question/Problem
Resolution
Available to all physicians
(as well as APs in New
Hanover)
Spouse/Sig. Other
Employment Assistance
Partnership with CHS
Human Resources
Partnership with Charlotte
Chamber Members
Charlotte Chamber Job
Seeker Package Discount

24. Remember…
We are here to be a resource for all of your
recruitment needs!
Carolinas HealthCare System
Physician & Advanced Practitioner
Recruitment & Retention
(704) 355-5030
provider.employment@carolinashealthcare.org