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Treating Patients with Kindness

by Schumacher Group on August 23, 2011

Schumacher Group hires physicians to fill open emergency department jobs and hospital jobs with a very patient-centric view. One of the most common complaints on patient satisfaction surveys is that “the doctor didn’t listen to me.” Check out this video where Dr. Paul Veach explains the importance of treating patients with kindness and being an [...]

PA Specialty Certifications

by Schumacher Group on August 12, 2011

When the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants announced its plan to launch physician assistant specialty certification programs, the decision’s reception was mixed. For many physician assistants (PAs), specialty certification means a likely salary increase and greater marketability. For others, these programs mean a certification process so standardized it couldn’t possibly account for the diverse [...]

Online Support for Hospital Providers

by Schumacher Group on August 8, 2011

How is your hospital adopting new technology to improve patient care? Mark Mitchell, DO, FACOEP shares his insights on how technology is revolutionizing emergency medicine and changing the expectations of emergency providers. At Schumacher Group, we support our providers with with 24-hours-per-day feedback through our online portal pages. Check out how we’re making every day [...]

As physicians, you spend each day helping others. When you are choosing a job, it’s your opportunity to think about what is best for you. What are the important factors in your life that will shape your decision?  It’s vital that you enjoy your day to day life and Schumacher Group is determined to help [...]

While the US economy continues to struggle, the health care sector is persevering as one of the few areas of job growth. According to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics: “For the second consecutive month, job growth in the healthcare sector showed impressive gains, Bureau of Labor Statistics preliminary data show. Hospitals [...]

Making the Move: If the Job Fits, Take It

by Schumacher Group on May 10, 2011

When you’re considering a life change like moving cities or changing jobs, it’s easy to dwell on one piece of the puzzle and overlook other important considerations. You’ll need to take into consideration the job position and the city you’ll be living in.  Are you single or do you need to consider the needs of [...]

Does Your ER Need Medical Interpreters?

by Schumacher Group on April 12, 2011

Across the nation, many hospitals are faced with challenges of overcrowding and miscommunication. The constant challenge is improving the competency of health care efforts, accommodating population growth and continuing to create a secure environment where doctors and patients can connect. The US has always been a melting pot of nationalities, so with a population that [...]

Making the Most of Your Recruiter Relationship

by Schumacher Group on March 18, 2011

Frustrated with your job search? Navigating the search process can be exhausting if you go it alone.  Working with a trained medical recruiter can do wonders to relieve your stress as you pursue your medical career. An outside recruiter, however, doesn’t always have the long-term perspective you are looking for as you seek the career [...]

EMR Adoption Across the Nation

by Schumacher Group on February 26, 2011

It looks like GE has partnered with HIMSS Analytics to graphically display EMR Adoption across the country. The graphs are a broadstroke view of EMR adoption which doesn’t show adoption among various practices types. It would be great if they could show Emergency Medicine EMR and CPOE penetration.  Deployment of technology in clinical settings is a must for the future [...]

Interviews can be both stressful and exciting, so it is essential you prepare yourself to take advantage of the opportunity by presenting the best version of you. You want to walk out of your interview feeling like you have shown yourself as polished, competent and ready to work. When talking to recruiters and potential employers, [...]