Hiring an Associate
Finding and hiring an associate to work in your practice can be a difficult and time-consuming process. If you’ve never hired one before, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. Here are some reasons why working with BridgeWay can help make the process less stressful and more successful.
Pipeline of existing candidates
We will have candidates to present your job opportunity to on day one. On any given day, we are working with hundreds of dentists looking for all kinds of positions. All of our associates have been screened and educated by our associate placement specialist and are serious about finding a new job. We get to know each of their backgrounds and goals so that you don’t waste your time filtering through candidates that are not a good match.
Constant flow of new candidates
We do a lot of marketing to attract new candidates who are looking for dental associateships. We have relationships with dental schools and residency programs and are consistently able to present our job offerings to those students when it is time for them to begin their search. We also have more experienced candidates who are looking for a change in employment. Many of these candidates have worked in a corporate dental setting and are ready to give a private practice a try. Others are relocating or would like to work in a different environment than they currently have.
Knowledge of the marketplace
In order to attract and retain a good associate, you need to know what to offer. We have the know-how to help you create the best opportunity so that you don’t have to be a revolving door for associates. We maintain a database of what different practices, corporate and private, are offering their associates and can help make sure you aren’t losing out to other practices because your terms are out of line with what is expected.
Provide draft agreements
We can draft the provider agreements to be used when hiring an associate. Our agreements are thorough and comprehensive. We can help both parties navigate any issues and help them reach an agreement that both are comfortable with.
Specialize in private practice
Although we have relationships with the corporate dental groups, we are not focused on helping them hire associates. They already have teams in place to do that for them, and we choose to spend our time helping dentists in private practice. We understand the model of private practices and can educate associates on the benefits of going in that direction versus working for a DSO.
Understand the life cycle of a practice
Since we also do practice transitions, our clients range from dental students to older dentists ready to retire. We strive to understand your long-term plan to make sure you aren’t making decisions today that will prevent you from reaching those goals down the road. We strive to be your resource for all stages of your career.
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I enjoyed working with Justin Lien and BridgeWay during our search to hire an associate dentist. Justin was always very responsive to emails, text messages, and calls. I received information on multiple qualified candidates and the entire process was very transparent and simple. I would not hesitate to recommend BridgeWay Transitions to a colleague.
Our office, like many offices, was struggling to find a much-needed replacement provider for our practice. After reaching out to BridgeWay, Justin made the process so simple. He was able to put us in front of a handful of great candidates we wouldn’t have otherwise met and in a short few weeks, we found our Provider! Thank you, Justin, for your assistance. We highly recommend BridgeWay for your recruiting needs!
Working with Kimberly and BridgeWay for an associate placement in my practice was an excellent experience. Kimberly researched my practice in great detail and provided an associate who was well-aligned with our practice’s core values. I would recommend BridgeWay to a colleague.
Scott and Christina have been an absolute joy to work with! They have made the process of looking for a dentist to work with much easier than looking on our own. We would highly recommend any office to work with them and would definitely work with them again in the future. They are extremely thorough, great communicators, and very kind. Thank you Scott and Christina!
I had a wonderful experience finding my new associate dentist through BridgeWay Practice Transitions. In desperation, I was using several companies at the same time. BridgeWay is the only one that gave me several viable candidates that were actually interested in the position. Another company just threw loads of resumes at me of doctors that were not even interested in working in my area. BridgeWay did all of the leg work and made finding my new associate a breeze. For each candidate, my Associate Placement Specialist, Christina Pollick, set up a phone interview and a follow-up in person interview. All were very qualified candidates and good fits for my position. She followed up with the candidate and myself after each interview to answer questions and facilitate the process. I made my choice, and I could not be happier with the result.
My experience with BridgeWay and Justin was, simply put, great. I highly recommend BridgeWay for helping find a great associate fit for any dental practice. I had the opportunity to meet and interview multiple quality candidates and the entire process was highly efficient and professional. Communication with Justin, who was readily available for calls or questions, was exceptional. Working with Justin and the BridgeWay team was a positive experience and an excellent investment to grow my practice.
Working with Justin was extremely easy. He listened to our needs and made sure that he only sent us candidates that fit the profile we were looking for. He facilitated the discussions between candidates and us and was able to provide feedback. His communication was stellar- always available and prompt. I would definitely use BridgeWay again to find another associate our growing practice.
Working with Justin at BridgeWay has been a really positive experience. He is responsive, thorough, and understanding. Finding the right associate is hard, but Justin made it much simpler. I look forward to working with my new associate and anticipate staying in touch with Justin in the future. I would most definitely recommend working with Justin and BridgeWay.
Working with Justin Lien and BridgeWay has been an absolute joy. Impeccable communication, great customer service, and commitment to finding excellent candidates. If you are patient, there is no doubt that Justin will work hard to find the perfect applicant for your hiring situation. He is a great guy and I look forward to working with them again in the future.
I would like to take a moment to express our gratitude for the relationship with BridgeWay. We are a multi-doctor practice who was looking for another partner. Trust was the foundation and BridgeWay NEVER abused the relationship or overwhelmed us with candidates that did not fit our search. BridgeWay understood us well and did an excellent job with our transition.
We are very excited about our new associate joining our team! I really would like to personally thank you for everything you’ve done along the way to make this happen for us at Braydich Dental. You’ve been very approachable with any questions we had throughout this process. Everything went very smoothly and in a timely manner! And most importantly – you suggested a perfect fit for our office!
I have worked with Bridgeway as a buyer of dental offices and now to hire associates as well. The thoroughness of their presentation and the quality of their candidates is fantastic. Justin has been a great resource to find qualified candidates that fit my practice style as well as doing a great job presenting them to me to be prepared for the formal interview. I will continue to work with them in the future due their professional systems and quality as well.
I can’t thank BridgeWay enough for all the hard work and dedication they put into helping recruit an associate dentist to join my practice. Their communication is excellent and they always kept me updated with any new developments. BridgeWay found the perfect fit for my office and I look forward to working with them in the future!
Working with BridgeWay, in particular Justin Lien, has been a wonderful experience. He was available whenever I had a question and helped throughout the whole process of finding an associate. He would reach out after hours and even on the weekends if he had a lead. I truly appreciated the time and care that he gave to helping me/us. I would highly recommend Justin and the BridgeWay team!
I had been looking for a new associate for a long time. I thought that I could do it myself by networking and asking friends to spread the word. It was taking a lot of my time with very little progress. I decided to use BridgeWay and the difference was like night and day. Within weeks I had a substantial list of excellent candidates and I now have a terrific new associate. My only regret is that I did not sign up with them sooner.
Working with the BridgeWay team and especially Justin, we were able to fill a doctor position in a very difficult location. They were able to provide us with numerous, well qualified, and vetted candidates. The transition was easy and comfortable for all parties. I look forward to working with them again in the future!
Justin and the BridgeWay team made adding an associate to our team easier than we could have ever imagined. Their industry expertise and professional approach helped us find the perfect fit for our needs without the stress and hassle we expected to encounter in the process. We have already reached back to Justin to begin working on filling our next need.
It has been a pleasure to work with Bridgeway Practice Transitions. They communicate regularly and took the time to understand our job requirements and the culture of our organization. They distinguish themselves by being genuinely passionate, caring and professional. I would recommend BridgeWay to anyone looking for quality associate placement.
I am grateful for the network of available associate dentists that BridgeWay had ready for us. Within a few days we were introduced to one of their candidates and within weeks the dentist was hired and started. I couldn’t have imagined an easier experience.
We never thought we’d use a recruiter to hire an associate. So for a few months, we worked on placing ads, reaching out to contacts, and set out on our own. We had a few leads but nothing that seemed to be the best fit. And after those few months of seemingly striking out, I reached back out to Justin to let him know that we’d like to explore the option of using BridgeWay. He immediately got to work, requested our information, and began putting potential associate profiles in my inbox. We found a few excellent candidates right away. Justin took the time to know exactly who we were looking for and best matched us up with candidates who could fill the void. We had a great experience and look forward to a healthy and productive relationship with our associate. Thank you again, Justin!
I have to say that our associate search was made so much easier through BridgeWay. We had been searching for the right fit for two of our three offices for quite some time. We had used a few temp agencies but it just seemed we weren’t getting the right players for our team and we were beginning to lose hope. Working with Christina from BridgeWay gave me some encouragement because it seemed they did some research to put the right associates that worked great with our teams. Christina found not just one but two associates within a matter of weeks for our two offices and I could finally get back to focusing on our offices instead of our search.