Reputable Recruiters

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Dear all,

I have observations about interviewing candidates in this present economy,

as well as working with recruiters.

3 out of the last 4 PT's I have recently interviewed did not prepare for the

interview by visiting the website and learning about our group. One of them

took me by surprise by asking, " So, tell me about your clinic. " [ I am

fortunate to have found a new grad who is AMAZING and is driven for clinical

excellence, ongoing learning and contributing to the clinic and her

community. She is a gem personally and professionally and I am grateful for

her presence here. ]

Regarding recruiters: I placed an advert for a PT in the standard channels

(APTA, state PT chapter newsletter and online, etc.). I have received more

emails from recruiters than from the company that makes Viagra!

Interestingly, I spoke with a recruiter in the last month who was not unlike

a used car salesmen. She was shocked that I actually wanted to interview a

PT face-to-face and responded that, unless I acted quickly, I would lose out

on this PT recruit who had 6 months experience, would cost me $65/hour and

if she were to become permanent, would cost a $10,000 placement fee. I had

the impression during the interview of this young woman that I had to prove

why she would choose my clinic rather than her sharing her goals and what

she could uniquely bring to our group.

I would value the thoughts of other practice owners.

Best regards,

Hampton PT, WCS, BCB-PMD

Board Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist

Board Certified in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback

Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute Faculty

Core Physical Therapy

The Specialty Clinic

1514 12th Street

Suite 103

Bellingham, WA 98225

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www.corept.org

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