2025 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives
2025 Recruiting Incentives: Key Trends & Insights
The persistent shortage of healthcare providers has made recruiting increasingly competitive. Our 2025 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives report provides unparalleled insights to help your organization stay ahead.
Based on a representative sample of 1,420 engagements conducted by AMN Healthcare, this report offers a comprehensive analysis of the salaries, bonuses, and incentives used to recruit physicians and advanced practice professionals (APPs).
Key Takeaways
- Starting Salaries by Specialty: Learn which specialties offer the highest and lowest average starting salaries. For example, orthopedic surgeons lead with $576,000, while pediatricians close the list with $258,000.
- Shifting Incentive Trends: See how signing bonuses, now averaging $38,215 for physicians and $12,869 for APPs, are evolving. Gain actionable insights on relocation allowances and continuing medical education (CME) support.
- Compensation Models: Discover the prevalence of salary-plus-production-bonus contracts versus straight salaries—including the metrics driving these models.
- Provider Demand: Identify top in-demand specialties like nurse practitioners (NPs), hematologists/oncologists, and radiologists to guide your recruiting focus.
Make smarter, faster hiring decisions with this year’s must-read report for healthcare recruitment.
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