GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

A formal onboarding process lasting three months or more can boost job satisfaction and physician retention. The Physician and Clinician Onboarding Research Report from AAPPR, Jackson Physician Search, and LocumTenens.com offers a roadmap for practices to integrate new hires and locum tenens providers. Key steps include pre-day 1 preparations, a structured first day, and ongoing support beyond day 1, addressing generational and gender differences in preferences. A thorough onboarding process enhances clinician satisfaction, practice efficiency, and locum tenens provider likelihood to return.