2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives

The 2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives is a technical report produced by AMN Healthcare’s Physician Solutions division. This report is part of a series of annual reviews that analyze recruitment incentives for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. It is based on a representative sample of 2,676 search engagements conducted from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The Review quantifies financial and other incentives offered to candidates, distinguishing between starting salaries and total annual compensation. Key findings indicate a growing demand for nurse practitioners, with average salary offers increasing by 9% year-over-year. The report also highlights trends in recruitment, such as a shift in focus from primary care physicians to advanced practitioners and specialists, reflecting changes in healthcare delivery settings. Additionally, it provides benchmarks for evaluating customary recruitment incentives in the current market.