Where to begin for a new job

[vyoz12]

Hello,

 

I'm currently working as a PA hospitalist - it is my first job since graduating in 2013. Hours are 7 on/7 off 12 hours days. I have learned a ton and thoroughly enjoy being a physician assistant, however this is not my dream job. I want to work in Sport Medicine / Orthopedics, my absolute dream would to be affiliated with a professional team - Division 1 college/university, MLB or NFL team. I feel like this is a long shot.

 

I'm looking to you all for some advice - where to begin with this job search? I've been searching on indeed.com, doccafe, healthecareers.com. Should I use a recruiter? Should I apply directly to a health care system - or all of the above.

 

I am currently licensed in both PA and TX - anticipating to find my dream Ortho job in Texas.

 

Thanks for reading and any advice you may offer.

[pavlovacloud]

A lot of recruiters found me on Indeed.com (I posted a resume there) and they got me a lot of interviews. Ended up getting my job thanks to them.

[Sunnyn]

Do the recruiters....charge any fees? Is the salary offered less when you go thru them pls?

 

Many Thanks

[charlottew]

Recruiters are paid by the employer, the applicant does not pay anything when a recruiter is involved.

 

Salary is the same; the employer pays for the recruiting service out of $$ it saves by not having to have as much in-house HR.

[Sunnyn]

When signing up for a new job...up to how much of a signing on bonus can one expect if it is offered? If one is going thru a recruiter, is it less likelihood that one would be offered a sign on bonus?

 

Many thanks.