Leadership in the medical world brings its own set of specific challenges, from regulatory compliance to building a culture that provides the best possible patient experience. As the new year begins, practice managers and supervisors can help themselves and their teams meet the biggest challenges of 2016 by making a few simple resolutions:
Practice Thoughtfulness
It’s easy to get tangled up in the seemingly impersonal demands of items like payroll, compliance, or accounting, without remembering that the medical field is ultimately about treating the needs of human beings – and that medical practitioners and nurses are human beings as well. By practicing thoughtfulness, leaders create a “trickle-down” effect that helps staff treat patients more thoughtfully, improving care. Even simple gestures, like a congratulatory email or a “thank you for your efforts” given in front of other staff members can do a great deal to boost morale and improve internal culture.
Reconsider Employee Benefits Offerings
A recent report by insurance company Aflac found that as many as 8 in 10 employees believe that benefits are “extremely or very important” to job satisfaction and retention. By taking the time to learn what benefits are available and how they can be provided in a cost-effective manner, leaders can improve not only the productivity and motivation of current employees, but also improve their chances of recruiting top talent in the future.
Overhaul Your Recruiting Efforts
As the economy roars back to full strength, finding the best people for any given job opening becomes increasingly difficult in every field – including medical practice. Make sure job descriptions accurately describe the tasks the person will perform on a daily basis and the skills required to carry out those tasks. Renew your focus on transferable “soft skills” that are essential to medical practice, like communication and attention to detail. And don’t hesitate to contact a recruiting firm with experience placing medical professionals for help improving your recruiting and onboarding processes.
At KTE Services, our experienced recruiters connect top anesthesiologist, CRNA, and pain management professionals with medical practices looking to hire talent. Contact us today to learn how we can help you find the next team superstar.
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