New research from AAPPR, Jackson Physician Search, and LocumTenens.com found that 73% of providers who were satisfied with their onboarding received a formal process, and 56% reported higher job satisfaction.
However, onboarding restricted to only the first week was less likely to be a formal process. The data is clear: an extended onboarding period is crucial.
What is the ideal physician onboarding timeline? Keep reading to find out.
1: Three Months Before Start
61% of organizations say onboarding starts when the contract is signed.
Set the Stage:
- Order essentials (business cards, white coats, laptop, etc.)
- Begin privileging and provider enrollment
- Introduce provider to onboarding team
2: One Month Before Start
Lay the Foundation:
- Communicate start date with staff
- Send welcome letter and gift
- Set up workspace, parking, and facility tours
- Prepare orientation agenda
- Add physician to contact sheet and update marketing materials
3: First Day
75% of providers expect a comprehensive overview of the job and productivity expectations on day one.
Schedule an Orientation to Include:
- EMR/IT training
- Introduce onsite clinicians
- Review facility workflows, policies, and processes
- Introduce a clinical buddy
4: First Week
Build Connections:
- Arrange social interactions outside of work
- Schedule an end-of-week check-in
- Gradually increase patient volume
5: Through the First Year
40% of providers reported that their onboarding ended within the first month.
While another 40% reported that their onboarding process extended three months to a year.
Continue to Grow Together:
- Market new provider to the community
- Survey physicians about their onboarding experience
- Initiate ongoing check-ins throughout the first year
- Discuss future growth opportunities
Download the Physician and Clinician Onboarding Research Report to learn more.
Contact Jackson Physician Search today for personalized physician recruitment solutions at jacksonphysiciansearch.com.
