2024 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives

The 2024 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives is a technical report produced by AMN Healthcare’s Physician Solutions division. This report serves as an annual analysis of the salaries, bonuses, and other incentives typically used to recruit physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. It is based on a representative sample of 2,138 search engagements conducted over a 12-month period. The report quantifies various financial incentives offered during recruitment, including starting salaries, signing bonuses, and allowances for relocation and continuing medical education. Key findings indicate trends in starting salaries across specialties, with orthopedic surgeons receiving the highest average starting salary. The report also highlights the growing demand for advanced practice providers and the shift in recruitment focus from primary care physicians to specialists. This comprehensive resource is utilized by healthcare facilities and professionals to benchmark recruitment practices and understand market dynamics.