Medical Methods has spent a lot of time on college recruiting strategies that will attract the younger demographic. However, as new graduates are hired into permanent positions, older therapists may feel like they are better situated to seek out more professional freedom.
Clinicians in their 40s have seen a great deal in their careers. They have cared for patients young and old, and have treated all sorts of ailments. Our clients don’t ask for therapists by age, but they do consistently ask for experience. They operate off of the philosophy that the more experience a therapist has, the better. This correlates to people in their 40s.
I turn 40 this year. I can remember the sound of a rotary phone. I can remember when video games were in black and white and when color television sets were a big deal. And, I can remember when music evolved from LP’s to cassettes to CDs. If you can remember any or all of these things then you are in demand in this tight labor market.
Early on in the healthcare traveling industry, the majority of travelers were young and single. However, even traveling at forty-something for a therapist can have appeal. You can have the ability to visit family and friends for prolonged periods, and enjoy freedom from workplace politics. You may now have fewer ties to home as your children get older.
The majority of therapists are aging up and they are realizing that circumstances have changed. Don’t’ let this tough economy scare you (check out this article from Career Builder). More individuals are realizing that now may be the time to make a change and seize the moment. The experience you have gained over the years is a commodity valued by our clients in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and skilled nursing facilities.
Your Friend,
Dean Medley
Vice President of Recruiting
Medical Methods Healthcare Recruiting
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904-705-3552 Mobile
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dean.medley@medicalmethods.net
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