Gary Josephsen, MD, shows how to sidestep the obstacles emergency medicine physicians face when hiring team members: the of lack time, cognitive biases inherent in the interview process, and the costly consequences of hiring the wrong person.

By switching the focus to seeking specific skills rather than traditional candidate vetting, physicians will have greater success in hiring the best person for their team. This tool is a step by step guide for the entire process:

• Advertising
• Creating a skill scorecard specific to the vacant position
• Conducting...