DALLAS, TX, November 09, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- The Delta Companies recently released the third 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 most recent data suggests only a slight increase in compensation for therapists; however, facilities are utilizing additional incentives to lure and keep providers in a competitive job market and an economy which is still recovering.
"Candidates are seeing more up-front money in the form of sign-on bonuses and student loan repayment. Retention bonuses are also being offered, as a way to hold on to the provider long-term," says Jaeson Babb, director of recruiting with Delta Healthcare Placement.
"Facilities are also offering more creative incentives, such as temporary housing to attract candidates having trouble with relocation in a tough real estate market," adds Babb.
In addition, therapists are experiencing additional coverage requests from larger hospitals than in the past.
"In the last edition we witnessed a jump in hospitals with greater than 200 beds requesting supplemental staffing. This quarter the trend continued with another healthy uptick as the larger facilities continue to compete aggressively for both physical and occupational therapists," says Bryan Davis, director of marketing for Delta Flex Travelers.
"Interestingly, hospitals in larger communities with a population greater than 100,000 increased their usage of supplemental therapists 12 points during the third quarter of 2009," 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 four companies: Delta Physician Placement, Delta Healthcare Placement, Delta Locum Tenens and Delta Flex Travelers.
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