- May 10, 2023
- Posted by: Covelo Group
- Categories: Clients In Healthcare, ZOE Feed
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Medical Assistants, respiratory therapists, sterile processing techs, phlebotomists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists are just a few of the in-demand allied healthcare professions. Allied health encompasses over 80 career paths with unlimited opportunities. The global demand for allied health workers is steadily growing. How do you attract and keep the top talent these medical specialties offer?
Here Are Tips to Help You Secure the Services of Top Allied Health Employees:
Partner With Local Allied Health Schools to Find Top Candidates
You can find top candidates in local allied health schools. Discover how these students prepare to enter the workforce and communicate the needs of your practice. Share any learning gaps you identify in their candidates. This information will improve the school program and build your candidate pipeline with the skills most desired for your practice.
Offer Hands-On Experiences
Establish an internship or apprenticeship program and encourage job shadowing. An intern recruitment program offers much to the intern. It also benefits you as the employer. It provides a reliable channel for training skilled healthcare workers and sourcing future talent. Even if the internship does not yield an immediate hire, they still offer long-lasting relationships that can benefit you in the future.
Build a Work Culture That Appeals to Younger Generations
Millennials and Generation Z are now the majority of incoming health professionals. Their expectations differ from that of previous generations. Both of these generations value authenticity and a values-first culture that encourages transparency. These generations are seeking:
• Flexibility. Millennials and Gen Z want remote work, hybrid workplaces, and flexible schedules.
• Community. The opportunity to build community is essential to these workers. They want in-person connections with peer-level co-workers and supervisors alike.
• Diversity and inclusion. These generations want to work somewhere that matches their values. They want to see their employers prioritize the same issues that are important to them.
• Creativity and Innovation. Young generations want to be engaged and invigorated by their workday. Provide the opportunities, and it will help you stay current and up-to-date on cultural shifts and changes in the industry.
Develop a Career Laddering Program
A career ladder within a healthcare organization allows employees to advance their careers to higher levels of salary, responsibility, or authority. A career laddering program is an excellent way to attract top students. Set your practice apart by covering the costs of certification exams, preparation materials, continuing education, and recertification.
You might also consider integrating national certification into your training program. Training that leads to a national certification enables new and seasoned employees to feel more capable and confident in their positions. It also demonstrates that you, the employer, are invested in their career success.
Contact Our Allied Health Recruiters Today
Covelo Group can help your organization with its unique staffing needs. Get in touch with our experienced healthcare recruiters today to start finding great talent.
