This episode features Philip Schaefer, Healthcare Consultant. Here, he discusses his background, what recruiting staff looks like in central Illinois, advice for professionals that want to lead a career that they love, and more.
Summary
Philip Schaefer: Insights into Healthcare Consulting and Career Advice
Background of Philip Schaefer
Philip Schaefer, a Healthcare Consultant, started his career as a respiratory therapist and advanced to become the lead for marketing and planning for a three-hospital system in central Illinois. In 2006, he founded a medical group, which has now grown to become a 350-provider organization in a rural market.
Recruiting staff in central Illinois
According to Schaefer, recruiting staff in central Illinois depends on the organization's size and the position they need to fill. For example, larger organizations, such as hospitals, utilize internal recruiters, whereas smaller healthcare organizations rely on Healthcare Executive Search Firms.
Career advice for professionals in healthcare
Philip Schaefer offers career advice to professionals seeking a career in healthcare. He urges individuals to make themselves a compelling candidate, develop new skills, and talk about their leadership abilities such as active listening, strategic thinking, organizing projects, and inspiring those they work with. Finally, he stresses the importance of engaging people in decisions, rather than dictating what to do.
Transformation of Healthcare in the United States
In the podcast, Philip Schaefer concentrates on the transformation of healthcare in the United States, enhancing it to be more innovative and cost-effective, to establish a customer-centric system. It is vital for senior leadership and the C-Suite to collaborate and agree on a consensus, even if there are varying opinions. Schaefer suggests walking away from the negotiations with a positive attitude to maintain a healthy working relationship.
Thank you for joining the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Phil Schaefer.
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This episode aired on 04/23/2023 and can be listened here.
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