How to hire a preventive medicine physician

How to hire a preventive medicine physician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step preventive medicine physician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a preventive medicine physician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new preventive medicine physician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a preventive medicine physician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect preventive medicine physician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents preventive medicine physician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Preventive Medicine Physician	Description	Hourly rate
   Preventive Medicine Physician	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$47-196
   Physician	Physicians' general responsibility is to check, diagnose, and treat a patient's condition to improve their overall wellness. A physician could be General Practitioners or Specialist Physicians, wherein General Practitioners are physicians who provide regular checkups for patients depending on their needs and refer them to a Specialist Physicians who are more skilled in a particular field of expertise for a thorough diagnosis... Show more	$61-212

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Public Health
   • Disease Prevention
   • Direct Patient Care
   • TB

   Responsibilities:

   • Research and gather scientific information on TB and HIV/AIDS research from diverse sources.
   • Provide overall quality prenatal health care, gynecological services, patient triage, refer patients with complications, provide patient education service
   • Diagnose and treat HTN, DM, and COPD, as well as a majority of other commonly seen issues.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your preventive medicine physician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A preventive medicine physician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, preventive medicine physicians' average salary in hawaii is 25% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level preventive medicine physicians 76% less than senior-level preventive medicine physicians.
   • Certifications. A preventive medicine physician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a preventive medicine physician's salary.

   Average preventive medicine physician salary

   $201,862yearly

   $97.05 hourly rate

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   Entry-level preventive medicine physician salary

   $99,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a preventive medicine physician job description

   A preventive medicine physician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a preventive medicine physician job description:

   Preventive medicine physician job description example

   If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
   
   Facility:
   LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg
   Road
   Weymouth,
   MA 02190
   
   Department Name:
   SSH Hospitalists PB
   
   Status:
   Full time
   
   Budgeted Hours:
   34.62
   
   Shift:
   Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
   
   As a Hospitalist Physician at SSH, you will report, through the Hospitalist Program directors, to the Chief of the Department of Medicine. You will have such duties and responsibilities as are set forth below and as may be reasonably requested by SSH from time to time. You shall perform the medical services faithfully, with due diligence and efficiency, to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the applicable standards of your profession, canons of professional ethics and all laws and SSH policies in effect from time to time. You will render medical services solely on behalf of SSH, and you will undertake other business engagements (paid or unpaid) only with SSH's written consent. SSH recognizes that teamwork and flexibility are essential to providing 24-hour per day patient-centered care. SSH expects you to be respectful of your patients, other health care providers, and the physicians and staff of SSH. You shall be professional at all times and adhere to HIPAA standards with regard to maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will have several different roles as a SSH Hospitalist Physician. These roles include admitting, attending physician coverage, and performing consults at the request of other physicians. Regardless of role, you will be required to use approved SSH patient care treatment plans and order sets, when appropriate. At times, you will supervise a SSH Physician Extender. You shall respond to all emergency codes within SSH, will be a member of the Rapid Response Team, and will participate in educational and policy meetings requiring medical expertise.
   1. Patient Care
   a. Physician provides clinically appropriate care, including prompt response to all emergency consults and attendance at all codes.b. Physician ensures that patient care needs are met by prioritizing tasks well.c. Physician shows compassion when dealing with patients.d. Physician demonstrates consistent professionalism when dealing with patients.e. Physician maintains confidentiality of patient information.2. Communication
   a. Physician keeps patients and families well informed of medical issues.b. Physician keeps other hospitalists well informed of active issues.c. Physician keeps referral PCP and specialists well informed.d. Physician is receptive to feedback and constructive criticism.3. Documentation
   a. Admission H&P clearly addresses abnormal findings and includes a well-focused plan for inpatient evaluation.b. Progress notes are well written, clinically appropriate and include review of abnormal findings.c. Daily progress notes clearly indicate why continued inpatient care is necessary.d. Patients on Telemetry have documented rhythm review and clearly documented rationale for continued monitoring.e. Discharge summaries are dictated on day of discharge; include plans for post acute or outpatient follow up; and clearly identify “issues outstanding at time of discharge."f. Primary care physicians are clearly identified in all dictated documentation.g. Handwriting is legible, and all orders are timed and dated.h. Medical Records are completed on a weekly basis.i. Physicians adhere to the institutional “Do Not Abbreviate List."j. Physicians are knowledgeable and compliant with E&M coding and HIPAA regulations.
   
   4. Teamwork
   a. Physician contributes to professional growth of the practice and participates in group and hospital meetings.b. Physician establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with case managers, physician reviewers, nurses and therapists.c. Physician establishes and maintains professional relationships with referral physicians and members of the active medical staff.d. Physician promptly responds to ED physicians and helps to facilitate ED patient flow.e. Physician starts each shift on time.f. Physician completes required office paperwork in a timely fashion.g. Physician is courteous to others and promotes mutual respect.5. Efficiency
   a. Physician meets the expected level of productivity when admitting patients.b. Physician meets the expected level of productivity when rounding on patients.c. Physician discharges patients in a timely fashion.d. Physician establishes and manages clinical priorities effectively.
   
   6. Overalla. Physician demonstrates commitment to achieving superior patient satisfaction.b. Physician demonstrates commitment to achieving superior referral physician satisfaction.c. Physician is a knowledgeable and valuable asset to the group.Minimum Education - PreferredMedical Degree from an accredited institution Minimum Work ExperienceInternship and Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Practice Medicine from an accredited institution
   
   Requires ACLS certification as tracked by the Medical Staff Office
   Requires DEAx number for the ability to prescribe Buprenorphine/Suboxone
   Requires an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine background.
   Must maintain a flexible schedule to work shifts on nights and weekends.
   Must be fluent in English, both verbal and written, and experience in direct patient care is essential.
   Requires that the physician in the job be free to work a flexible schedule of varying days and shifts over a 24 x 7 x 365 time frame.
   
   Full time.
   
   Responsibilities if Required:
   
   Education if Required:
   
   License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

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5. Post your job

   To find the right preventive medicine physician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with preventive medicine physicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit preventive medicine physicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find preventive medicine physician candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit preventive medicine physicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new preventive medicine physician

   Once you've found the preventive medicine physician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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