Strengthening Kansas Workforce Through the Kansas Recruitment Center

1. Strengthening Kansas Workforce Through the Kansas Recruitment Center Joyce Tibbals, Assistant Director Rural Health Education and Services University of Kansas Medical Center

2. Overview of KRC • The Kansas Recruitment Center was founded in 2003 to provide recruitment and retention services in the rural and underserved areas of Kansas.

3. Candidate Services • Free service • Assist candidates in defining their ideal practice opportunity • Practice Opportunity Scorecard • Match to practice opportunities • Market candidates based on their geographical and professional preferences • Consult throughout interview process

4. Client Services • Market practice opportunities • Source candidates • Pre-screen and qualify candidates • Refer candidates • Checklist for Recruiting Physicians • Advise and consult throughout interview process • Assist with press releases • Provide retention tips

5. Client Contracts • Annual Registration Contract • $400 per year for Critical Access Hospitals • Contingency Contract • $12,000 per physician placement • $8,000 per mid-level placement • $6,000 per allied health placement

8. Placements • KRC has placed 43 physicians and healthcare providers in rural communities throughout the state.

9. Placement Breakdown • 19 Family Physicians • 14 Internists • 2 Pediatricians • 3 Physician Assistants • 1 General Surgeon • 1 Emergency Medicine Physician • 1 Radiologic Technologist • 1 Ultrasound Technologist • 1 Registered Nurse

10. Critical Access Hospitals • Fifty-two out of 83 Critical Access Hospitals have contracted with KRC since its inception in 2003. • Ninety-one percent (91%) of these positions were shared with and reviewed by potential viable candidates. • Ninety-four percent (94%) of the Critical Access Hospitals received referrals, which included a candidate profile and a CV.

11. CAH Placements • KRC has placed 17 healthcare providers in Critical Access Hospitals Across Kansas.

12. Critical Access Hospitals • As of August 1, 2007, 38 Critical Access Hospitals have a current contract with KRC. • There are currently 65 active positions, including 12 contingency contract positions, from these Critical Access Hospitals.

13. Signing Up with KRC • Contact the Kansas Recruitment Center at 316-293-2649 or http://ruralhealth.kumc.edu to let them know you are interested. • Complete the contract and opportunity profile form, and send them back to KRC. • KRC will share your position(s) with candidates and refer those who are interested.

14. Focus On Kansas

15. Background Check Advantage • Offers an in-depth look at candidates to allow for informed recruitment decisions. • Comprehensive screening packages for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and allied healthcare positions are available. • Screenings are completed within 15 days, and rush requests are available.

16. Kansas Locum Tenens • Provides temporary coverage for primary care physicians in rural Kansas. • Faculty and residents from the University of Kansas School of Medicine can provide coverage. • A good way to meet physicians and show them what your community has to offer.

17. Kansas Medical Resource • Provides temporary coverage for specialty physicians in rural communities; additional primary care coverage is also available. • Clients must send a signed contract to Rural Health Education and Services and pay the program fee to participate.

18. Questions?

19. For more information, please contact: Joyce Tibbals, Assistant Director Rural Health Education and Services University of Kansas Medical Center 1010 N. Kansas Wichita, KS 67212 316-293-2649 jtibbals@kumc.edu http://ruralhealth.kumc.edu