Why February Is the Perfect Time for Family Physicians and APPs to Explore New Career Opportunities

It’s that time of year again; resolutions, new ideas, and fresh starts. It also happens to be a very good time of year for medical professionals to find some fresh opportunities. After annual budgets, hospitals and other healthcare organizations are on the lookout for family physicians and advanced practice providers to add to their staff.

The Growing Demand for Medical Professionals Post-Pandemic

It isn’t news anymore that physicians and medical staff are greatly needed, especially since the COVID-19 outbreak. Over 100,000 nurses left their jobs in 2020 due to burnout and stress from the pandemic, with another 610,388 “intending” to leave. With a tremendous lack in the medical workforce, it’s urgent our hospitals, rehabilitation centers, family practices, and a multitude of medical centers become staffed again. The silver lining is this leaves ample opportunity for those entering the medical field, and those looking for a change. For family physicians and advanced practice providers, especially, job projections are estimated to increase 1.9 million in the next several years.

The Expanding Role of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

The role of an advanced practice provider is wide. Not only can they perform exams, order tests, and prescribe medication, their titles can include physician assistant, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or certified registered nurse anesthetist. This is all to say the need for their expertise and services are not in shortage. In fact, hospitals and other healthcare organizations looked to APPs specifically because of their versatility and adaptability to help during the overwhelming time of COVID. In job searches this year and moving forward, small practices and big organizations are looking to hire APPs to “fill in any gaps in medical care service.”

Career Opportunities for Family Physicians Across Various Settings

A family physician is usually the first in line when something feels wrong, and they don’t only check for the common cold. Family physicians can detect high blood pressure, STDs, developmental disorders, and mental health issues like depression. They can also check for signs of domestic abuse, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. For family physicians, the skies look just as bright. The projected growth is over 55,000 jobs to open up for family physicians in the next ten years. If it’s just a small family practice you’re picturing for a family physician, think again. This field of expertise is the backbone of medicine, and also very versatile. A family physician can work in a variety of settings that include clinics, private (or group) practices, long-term care facilities like nursing homes, and hospitals for both inpatient and outpatient services. For example, a family physician may be hired by a hospital as a hospitalist to provide care to patients staying in the hospital.

Why Now Is the Right Time to Make a Career Move

There is so much opportunity for both family physicians and APPs this year and moving forward. Patients, young and old, are in need of the multifaceted expertise of both professionals and it’s never been a perfect time to pick and choose where you’d like to work. So if it’s a switch of atmosphere or co-workers, now might be the best time to land a new job with fresh challenges and rewards.

Explore Exciting APP Career Opportunities with Us

If you’re an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) or family physician looking for your next opportunity, now is the perfect time to make a move. We have a wide range of job openings across the USA, including locum, permanent, full-time, and part-time positions in various healthcare settings. Whether you’re seeking a fresh start or exploring new career challenges, we can help you find the perfect fit. Contact Momentum today to learn more about our available opportunities and take the next step in your career!