title: Falling from the top: the fired physician executive.
abstract: Today's health care market is volatile, and the job of a physician executive is becoming more risky. Recognizing signs of trouble and taking immediate action is essential. Ten early warning signs that you could be fired are: (1) Net profits dip unexpectedly; (2) investment income can't cover operating losses; (3) bond rating is downgraded; (4) revenues are not rising as fast as costs; (5) senior executives leave the team; (6) wage increases don't improve nursing vacancy rate; (7) unions begin whisper campaign; (8) medical staff elect an SOB; (9) hospital is slapped with a costly lawsuit; and (10) recruiters call to check on your status. Physician executives are quickly learning what it takes to overcome tough challenges and prevent premature job termination: Communication; no-surprise performance; continuous monitoring of key indicators; openness and plain talk; and no-more-business-as-usual attitude. What can you do to make your job loss as painless as possible? (1) Negotiate a contract upfront; (2) don't lose your temper; (3) ask for your wish list quickly; (4) be reluctant to sue your former employer; (5) tell your family as soon as possible; (6) take only a brief vacation; (7) consider a temporary assignment; (8) be prepared to be re-employed by your former employer; and (9) keep a positive attitude.
authors.affiliation: Russell Coile@superiorconsultant.com
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Coile
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Tyler
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D004651:Employment; D005376:Financial Management; D006801:Humans; D017008:Negotiating; D008486:Physician Executives / Q000523:psychology; D010934:Planning Techniques; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012308:Risk Management; D014481:United States