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A Few Recent Placement Successes

Healthcare Providers

SIU School of Medicine
Psychiatrist
Endocrinologist
Springfield, IL

Sentara Medical Group
Orthopedic Surgeon
Harrisonburg, VA

Texas Tech University Health System
Neurologist
El Paso, TX

Executive

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Scientific Chair, Legs & Walking Lab
Chicago, IL

Infinity Hospice
Executive Director
Reno, NV

Absolute Care
Medical Director
Greenbelt, MD

Absolute Care
National Director of Behavioral Health
Baltimore, MD

Just a few of our current opportunties

Healthcare Providers

Sentara Medical Group
Urology
Harrisonburg, VA

AbsoluteCare
Internal Medicine
Baltimore, MD

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Section Chief, Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Chicago, IL

SIU School of Medicine Faculty Positions
Neurosurgery
Non Invasive Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Orthopedic Surgery
Urologic Oncology
Springfield, IL

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Medicine
Pediatric Critical Care
Amarillo, TX

Rainbow Hospice
Lead Palliative Care Physician
Chicago, IL

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Executive

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Associate Provost of Finance and Administration
Springfield, IL

Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Chair of OBGYN
Transmountain Campus Chair of Internal Medicine
El Paso, TX

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Meeting the Healthcare Needs of Rural Communities

The looming healthcare provider shortage is becoming more apparent to the nation as a whole, but one group, in particular, has long had firsthand knowledge of this reality: rural communities. Non-urban areas have always had a difficult time attracting and retaining healthcare providers. Although 20% of the nation’s population live in rural or remote areas, close to 90% of physicians are clustered around urban centers. This disproportionate ratio adversely affects the well-being of rural residents, who often face significant travel time and other obstacles in order to see a provider.

While it is challenging to recruit providers for placement in rural areas, Jordan Search Consultants is dedicated to filling this need. In fact, one of our founding principles is to improve population health by helping rural communities gain access to top-tier healthcare providers. Cultural fit is especially important when it comes to successful placement in rural areas. That’s why we spend significant time and effort to explore the needs and amenities within an organization and its community and delve into what’s important to candidates and their families. According to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, growing up in a rural community is consistently associated with choosing rural practice. At Jordan Search Consultants, we utilize passive recruitment tactics, keeping an eye out for providers who have ties to a particular area – and who might have a desire to return, given the right opportunity.

Another promising strategy to attract physicians to rural areas includes exposing more medical students and residents to rural practice opportunities during their training. Medical schools in several states offer rural immersion programs, where third- and fourth-year med students help care for patients in the community, under the supervision of primary care physicians. These programs expose students to the type of hands-on training they typically wouldn’t experience until residency. Additionally, according to a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges, 68% of physicians stay in the area where they completed their residency. States are taking note of this. Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas have all passed recent legislation to increase residency programs at rural hospitals.

Rural communities are also getting creative in the methods they use to attract providers, particularly Millennials. While small towns can’t offer the same salary ranges as urban areas, they are often able to provide a tight-knit sense of community, a characteristic that is very attractive to today’s Millennial workforce.

Jordan Search Consultants understands the importance of alignment between a candidate’spersonal mission and that of an organization and its community, especially when it comes to recruiting for rural areas. Whether we’re assessing a candidate’s strengths and values with in-depth questionnaires and interviews or flying in puddle-jumpers to visit isolated areas in need of providers, we do what it takes to find the right fit. If you need assistance finding candidates for your organization, we can help. Give us a call at 866-750-7231 or email us here.

 

Exploring Healthcare’s Response to Opioid Addiction in America

The abuse of opioids in the United States is a growing crisis. According to a recent CNN article, experts place the number of Americans who abuse or are addicted to opioids at more than two million. In 2011, the year opioid prescriptions reached their highest peak, oxycodone was the drug most commonly involved in fatal drug overdoses. Since then, due to tighter regulation, the number of prescriptions for opioids has decreased by 29%. As a result, fatal overdoses due to prescription opioids have also decreased. However, there is still a troubling connection between prescription opioid abuse and progression to cheaper and more dangerous street drugs. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that three-quarters of new heroin users started out abusing prescription painkillers. A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that illicit opioids, specifically heroin and fentanyl, were the leading causes of overdose deaths between 2012 and 2016. Clearly, healthcare providers need to be mindful of the potential danger of prescription opioids. To that end, the CDC released a guideline for treating patients with chronic pain. In addition to outlining the risks and recommendations for opioid therapy, it strongly encourages physicians to first explore non-opioid treatment options.

Other national healthcare authorities have also acknowledged the gravity of the situation. The Surgeon General recently published a report on the opioid crisis and detailed a 5-point strategy to address the issue. Along with encouraging better practices for pain management, the strategy includes a focus on improving access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services. To help fulfill this goal, more healthcare providers who are trained to understand and effectively treat addiction disorders are needed.

Addiction Medicine is currently a self-designated specialty focused on the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of those struggling with addiction, substance abuse, and related health conditions and requires certification from the American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM). A key aspect of attaining Addiction Medicine certification is the ability to prescribe certain restricted narcotics, particularly buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatments. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), there are only 4400 addiction specialists, far less than the number needed to treat the millions of Americans struggling with addiction. Because addiction disorders affect patients on multiple levels – physically, psychologically, and behaviorally – Addiction Medicine specialists must draw from a variety of skills and disciplines to provide the right treatment. They often need to incorporate internal medicine, mental health counseling, and social work as they diagnose, treat, and care for their patients.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recommends using medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to address opioid abuse. This holistic approach combines the use of FDA-approved medications (methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine), as well as counseling and behavioral therapy to treat patients. Under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000), physicians who go through the proper training are allowed to obtain a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for patients. And in 2016, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) extended the ability to prescribe buprenorphine to trained and waivered nurse practitioners and physician assistants. However, access to specialists, healthcare providers, and counselors who are adequately trained and able to provide medication-assisted treatment varies widely from state to state.

Rural areas, in particular, suffer from a shortage of providers. One analysis found that less than 2% of physicians with buprenorphine waivers were located in small and remote rural counties, which are also the areas hardest hit by the opioid crisis. In response, some states are exploring innovative approaches to combat this issue, as documented by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Vermont developed a successful “Hub and Spoke” model of care, where medication-assisted treatment was implemented in local primary care facilities with the support of regional and embedded expert support staff. The state of New Mexico pioneered a care model known as Project ECHO (Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes). In this model, university-based experts utilize televideo tools to educate, consult, and mentor rural providers on treatment approaches for their patients. Another strategy, known as the Massachusetts Model, was created at Boston Medical Center. Nurse care managers (NCMs) play an essential role in this collaborative care model, shouldering much of the patient’s care management, and acting as a liaison between patients and waivered physicians.

In many ways, the nation and the healthcare industry are only now starting to recognize the complexities of opioid dependency, abuse, and addiction. Is your organization staffed with providers who are educated and knowledgeable about perceiving, preventing, and responding to the realities of this public health crisis? If you need assistance finding the right candidates for your organization’s needs, Jordan Search Consultants can help. Give us a call at 866-750-7231 or email us here.

Jordan Search Consultants’ 2018 Year in Review

We’ve seen a lot of change and growth in 2018 – both in the healthcare community and within Jordan Search Consultants. As the year draws to a close, we’re looking back to reflect on the things we’ve learned about the current state of the healthcare industry, how it has affected recruiting, and to highlight all that we’ve been fortunate to contribute to the industry in 2018.

2018 Takeaways

In a continually evolving industry, it’s imperative to pay attention to the implications of the changes. Here are some of the takeaways from 2018:

  • More women than men entered med school this year, continuing a trend that first started in 2017. This will affect recruiting efforts and trends in coming years.
  • Telehealth continues to impact recruitment, and its usage has become more widespread than predicted. While telemedicine can help provide service from afar to isolated populations, as well as assist in patient care collaboration, frustrating tech experiences can negatively affect provider and patient satisfaction. Organizations must be proactive and strategic in their telehealth implementation in order to recruit and retain candidates.
  • Candidates have become more educated about compensation, and this means there is often fewer back-and-forth negotiations during the recruitment process. Organizations have become savvier too, and know they must evaluate their payment structures frequently to recruit and retain top talent.
  • The importance of possessing emotional intelligence (EQ) and leadership qualities continues to rise – not only for healthcare executives but also for those fresh out of training. Administering personality and leadership testing during the screening process is becoming more and more common.
  • As healthcare payment models continue to shift from traditional fee-for-service models toward value-based payments, organizations and providers will be called on to continue to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care. 

2018 Accomplishments

Jordan Search Consultants’ positive work in the healthcare industry is evident in the quality and rate of our placement success, the sought-after thought leadership of Kathy Jordan, our founder and CEO, and the growth of our team.

Successful Placements

Here are just a few highlights from the healthcare provider positions we’ve helped fill in the last year:

  • Psychiatrist at SIU School of Medicine in Illinois
  • Endocrinologist at SIU School of Medicine in Illinois
  • Orthopedic Surgeon at Sentara Medical Group in Virginia
  • Neurologist at Texas Tech University Health System in Texas

We’ve also placed candidates in executive positions throughout the country. Here are just a few examples:

  • Executive Director at Infinity Hospice in Nevada
  • Medical Director at Absolute Care in Maryland
  • National Director of Behavioral Health at Absolute Care in Maryland
  • Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Program Directors at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas

Thought Leadership

Kathy Jordan, Jordan Search Consultants’ CEO and founder, shared her recruiting expertise through speaking engagements and articles in multiple publications over the past year.

Kathy presented her insights and recommendations on personality testing in physician recruitment as a speaker at conferences across the nation, including:

  • 2018 Annual ASPR Conference in Chicago
  • MGMA Louis Conference in Missouri
  • 2018 New England Regional MGMA Conference in Maine

Kathy also appeared in numerous publications in 2018, including the following:

Team Building

The high level of work we do at Jordan Search Consultants has everything to do with the quality of our people. Over the past year, we expanded our roster with four new team members:

  • Laura Perry, Search Consultant
  • Galen Roberts, Search Consultant
  • Brandon Shockley, Client Development Consultant
  • Katy Clark, Recruitment Assistant

2018 is evidence that the old adage that “the only constant is change” holds true. Jordan Search Consultants is dedicated to monitoring and understanding the implications of change in the healthcare industry – and how it affects recruitment. If you need assistance finding the best candidate for your organization, we’re here to help.  Give us a call at 866-750-7231 or email us.

 

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