We feel that the profile is crucial to our success because you can't expect your Recruiting Consultant to represent you adequately if they have never been there. During the profile, we will consult with you regarding the expected qualifications of the candidate, the procedures for scheduling visits, the interview process, and mutual expectations of the client, the physician, and Colonial Health Group.

When your Recruiting Consultant speaks to a physician and spouse interested in interviewing with you, you will receive a professional physician profile of the candidate. This profile will discuss the candidate's education, training, practice history, as well as their curriculum vitae and three written references that Colonial Health Group has personally obtained. If you would like to interview the physician, Colonial Health Group will set-up everything for you. If you would like to extend an offer to the candidate after the interview, Colonial Health Group has Corporate Counsel on-site to assist with expediting this process. This removes you from the give and take of negotiations, uncomfortable contract discussions, and questions of organization and policy or other sensitive issues.

Once the contract is signed Colonial Health Group will assist you with any licenses that need to be obtained as well as relocation assistance if necessary. Your Recruiting Consultant will also follow-up with you throughout the first six months to make sure that you are still happy with your new physician.

Physician Expectations
The first time you speak to Colonial Health Group, you will speak to one of our Research Consultants. That person will ask you a lot of questions regarding your education/training, practice history, desire to relocate, ideal practice, and family interests. We want to make sure that we are presenting you what you are interested in, not what we want you to hear about. We do not have a preconceived end in mind when speaking to you. The Research Consultant will present your information to the Colonial Health Group recruiters that are working with the groups like those you have described. If we have something that fits 70% or more of your needs we will then present that opportunity to you.

When we present you an opportunity that you are interested in and want to interview for, we will need to get a copy of your curriculum vitae and three references that we can call. We will also need a few dates that you could interview with your spouse if applicable. As a physician making a major change you may want to visit several facilities before making a decision. On the other hand, if a facility meets about 85% of your needs don't be afraid to listen to your intuition. After the interview, if the opportunity is something that you wish to pursue, allow your Recruiting Consultant and Colonial Health Group's Corporate Counsel to act as the third party negotiator on your behalf. This removes you from the give and take and sometimes negative impressions that could be gained through contract negotiations.