DALLAS, TX, May 13, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- The Delta Companies recently released the first quarter edition of The Healthcare Recruiting Standard, a free quarterly resource that provides a summary of current data and market trends in the recruitment of allied, rehabilitation and mid-level healthcare providers.
The demand for physical and occupational therapists continues to rise. "The ever-increasing need for rehabilitation providers will be maintained as the baby boomer generation ages and more therapists are necessary to treat the elderly," says Bill Tracewell, executive vice president of Delta Healthcare Placement.
Physical therapy is first and occupational therapy is third on the list of specialties most in demand, comprising 29.4% and 12.2% respectively as a percentage of the firm's total nationwide search distribution.
"The medical community is continuing its advancements allowing for an improved survival rate and quality of life, coupled with a population that is increasingly adopting a more active lifestyle," adds Tracewell.
The latest data also shows an increase in the need to attract younger providers for temporary assignments.
"The data over the last six months is supporting an upward trend is hospitals signing new graduates with less than two years of experience and a significant rise in signing travelers with two to five years of experience," says Bryan Davis, director of marketing with Delta Flex Travelers.
Facilities understand the provider shortage, are aware of the competitive landscape to attract healthcare professionals, and recognize the impact of a permanent vacancy left unfilled. Therefore, hospitals are opening their search parameters to meet their needs.
"Providers with less than two to five years experience are appealing because of their balance of practice knowledge and lesser restrictions on the mobility required to take advantage of temporary assignments," adds Davis.
For more information on The Healthcare Recruiting Standard and how to request your free copy, visit http://www.TDCpeople.com/standard.
About The Delta Companies
The Delta Companies offer permanent and temporary staffing solutions nationwide for physicians and allied healthcare professionals through five companies: Delta Physician Placement, Delta Healthcare Placement, Delta Locum Tenens, Delta Flex Travelers and Liquid Medical Recruiting.
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