Is Your Pain Management Job Search Strategy Setting You up for Success?

Pain management is a thriving field that offers a number of professional and personal rewards. Trying to land a job in this field, however, can be challenging. Here are tactics you can use to ensure that your job search strategy in this specialized field prepares you for success:

Focus on your accomplishments.

Hiring managers at pain management practices will read dozens or hundreds of resumes from individuals who list their duties in previous positions or who cram in as many words from the job description as they can fit.

Instead of becoming “one of the crowd,” stand out by reading the job posting carefully. As you read, think about things you’ve accomplished in your work or schooling that demonstrate your mastery of the skills listed in the job posting. Use these accomplishments as the basis of your resume, cover letter, and interview preparation.

Learn all you can about the practice.

Not all pain management practices are the same. In addition to specializing in different conditions, approaches, or treatments, different practices have different internal cultures – which include everything from how employees greet one another in the morning to how they view their patients. Learn all you can about a practice’s mission, work, and internal culture; then tailor your application materials to demonstrate how you would be an excellent fit. Your recruiter can help you get the “inside scoop” on practices that interest you.

Talk to an experienced staffing partner.

Generalized staffing firms rarely have the experience or connections needed to place pain management professionals. Instead, work with a recruiter who specializes in placing anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and other pain management specialists. You’ll gain a valuable ally who knows the industry well and who can help you uncover job opportunities that fit your goals and work approach as well as the skills you’ve put years of effort into earning.

At KTE Services, our experienced recruiters can help you connect with pain management practices that will put your skills to good use and provide the environment you need to give patients the best possible care. Contact us today to learn more.