National Association of Physician Recruiters (NAPR)
The National Association of Physician Recruiters (NAPR) is an organization geared towards helping Physician Recruiters in placing physicians globally with healthcare organizations. The NAPR recognizes recruitment professionals as all individuals who provide physician search, consultation and other healthcare services whether they recruit for clients or for their own organizations. The NAPR stresses honesty, objectivity, integrity, quality, and competency. The NAPR is a member-based association, and as such, members are obligated to conduct business in a manner that reflects positively on the profession and the Association. In addition to assisting recruiters, the NAPR also strives to assist physicians themselves; a world job bank is offered on the website to assure physicians or recruiters the ability to search for careers. New article name new article content ... History
Established in 1984, the National Association of Physician Recruiters (NAPR) was the product of a handful of physician recruiters who wanted to 'raise the bar' on integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. Today, the NAPR is a membership organization consisting of over 300 physician recruiting organizations, hospitals, medical groups and individuals.
The founders of this organization strove to create and enforce industry standards for all physician recruiting and other healthcare specialists. Today, the NAPR services its membership through continuous and dynamic educational programs, by promoting a positive industry image and by requiring its members to adhere to a practical, but strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that can be found on their website.
Mission Statement
The Mission Statement reads as follows:
"It is the purpose of the National Association of Physician Recruiters (NAPR) to maintain industry leadership by promoting excellence, ethical standards, inovation and a spirit of cooperation in the delivery of services to the health care industry."
The Vision Statement reads as follows:
"The National Association of Physician Recruiters (NAPR) is committed to providing continuous and dynamic educational forums to insure the ability of our membership to respond to the changes in the healthcare industry.
The NAPR is dedicated to promoting a positive industry image through a practical but strict Code of Ethics based upon excellence, honesty, fairness, peer review and reasonable industry standards.
The NAPR is dedicated to the enhancement of all physician recruiting activities through a spirit of openness and cooperation in the exchange of IDeaS and the pooling of resources, as we maintain our position as leaders in our industry."
Annual Events
The NAPR holds an Annual Convention each year showcasing their Educational Opportunities for Physician Recruiters and their companies. The Association also uses this event to elect new officers to their Board of Directors.
Educational webinars are available, and with membership, access to a School of Healthcare Recruitment, where one can gain a knowledge base and understanding of the field.
References
NAPR Physician Practice Search Guide http://napr.org