To the healthcare novice, the terms nurse practitioner and physician assistant might seem interchangeable. While some of the responsibilities of these professionals do overlap, the fact is that each person performs a crucial, yet distinct role in the healthcare workplace. Here are some tips for grasping the differences between NPs and PAs, along with details […]
HR and Management
3 Ways to Relieve Holiday Stress for Medical Staff
The holidays can be a stressful time in the workplace. While some industries can expect a lighter workload during the holidays to help alleviate that stress, healthcare professionals need to remain at the top of their game all year long. Still, there are ways that supervisors can cut down on stress for their workers. If […]
How to Speak About a Firing in an Interview
People get fired from their jobs every day, for a variety of different reasons. No matter how hard you try or how badly you want to succeed, sometimes being let go is an unavoidable outcome. While hiring managers understand this fact, many job seekers find it difficult to talk about why they were fired from […]
Prepare for Summer With Temporary Medical Staff
Summer means backyard barbecues, long walks on the beach…and more employees going on vacation. Having temporary medical staff allows current full-time staff to take much-needed vacations without leaving the company in a tough position. Here are three reasons to contact Odyssey Staffing about your temporary recruitment needs before the hot weather hits in full force: […]
What to Look for in a Medical Cover Letter
As the hiring manager for a hospital or health center, you likely receive hundreds of resumes for every open position. Unfortunately, deciding which candidate meets your needs is often easier said than done. And in many cases, employees who look good based on their resumes reveal serious weaknesses in their cover letters. Here are some […]
3 Ways to Build Loyalty in Your Medical Staff
A healthcare facility is only as good as the doctors and nurses who make up its medical staff. Moreover, many hospitals suffer when health workers leave them for the competition. A leader in local staffing services, Odyssey strives to connect health centers with great job seekers and keep them for the long haul. Here are […]
How to Cheer Up an Unhappy Medical Staff
Working in the medical field can be stressful and emotionally trying. These challenges can lead to burnout among healthcare workers, causing a decline in the quality of patient care. Therefore, it is incredibly important that your medical staff maintains a high level of morale at all times. If you’ve noticed that your healthcare team is […]
Why Team Building is Important For Medical Staff
Regular team building is important in any profession. Not only are team-building activities relatively easy to integrate into your office routine, but they’ve also been proven to help groups function more efficiently. Unfortunately, the heavy workloads and exhausting schedules that are common in the healthcare industry make it difficult for many facilities to hold team-building […]
It’s Time to Re-Evaluate Your Staff
Regular performance evaluations are necessary to determine how efficiently your facility is running, but many supervisors only schedule evaluations once a year. Unfortunately, this annual review process has increasingly proven to be inefficient. A full year is too broad of a brush to paint with, and many of the positives and the negatives of an […]
Need a Locum Tenens Physician? Look for Positivity
It’s no secret that employees with a positive outlook add value to their workplaces. Finding a candidate who has a positive attitude can bring life to a staff that’s gone stale. Additionally, individuals tend to have an easier time fitting into the current company culture if they are open-minded. Learn more about why it’s essential […]
