vindeleon90 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Hello I am a new grad PA looking for an Ortho job. I have been on a few interviews so far directly though hospitals/clinics, but most recently i went to an interview that was at an agency? Not exactly sure what it is called but the people who work are basically scouts that try to find you a job. I will not name the company but I would just like to know if anyone has experience with this? I am sure that these companies do not work for free. So if i get a job will i be hired through them? or through the hospital/office they join me with? Will they be taking a part of my paycheck? *sorry if this question was answered previously, i am new to the blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBIDoc Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Usually these agencies are paid by the hiring employer. That should be spelled out to you by the agency however, and you can certainly call to verify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdebord Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I found my job through a recruiter; they were paid by my company. However, there was a clause in my contract that said if I left the job before 3 years I would have to repay the recruiting fee - watch out for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitzgrl123 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I worked as an executive recruiter (in higher ed, not healthcare) for 5 years before PA school. You did not hire this agency, so you won't pay them anything- they are working for the healthcare system and will be paid by them for finding you. This should not affect your salary in any way. You will be an employee of the healthcare system, not the agency- unless this is a temp or temp-to-hire situation, in which case I would just talk to the recruiter that is working with you to get the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen0508 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Agree with above^^^ i got 2 interviews through recruiters, they can be helpful. They arent looking out for your interest though, they are paid by the employer to find the best match for the job. if its not you then they wont vouch for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindeleon90 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Thank you everyone for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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