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Welcome to sea-change, the premier ophthalmic search team! Our business expertise includes recruitment and placement of ophthalmologists and ophthalmic administrators. In addition, we offer practice brokerage and locum tenens services.

In a relationship with sea-change you partner with us to refine and expedite your recruitment process. We pride ourselves on our timely process and cost effective service.

Services and Contractual Fee Arrangements

Retainer Option "A"

This service is designed for our clients who have a planned time frame for placement and value the services of our recruitment specialists. Upon signing a fee agreement, sea-change will designate a search consultant who will identify an extensive selection of candidates. Using our custom designed ophthalmic database we are able to cross-reference criteria including geographic preference, schooling, subspecialty training, address and state medical licensure.

To begin search efforts, a financial commitment per month is required. Many of our clients benefit from inviting their search consultant for an on-site visit to learn first hand the practice's environment; this cost is assumed by the practice.

To create an ideal match for you, sea-change has developed a detailed search process. This highly selective screening procedure involves:

  • targeted telephone calls, e-mailings and mailings
  • interviewing qualified and interested candidates and their significant other
  • investigating professional references
  • verifying medical licensure

sea-change facilitates travel plans and face-to-face interview time with the candidate and their significant other. We provide this in-depth information in a written presentation of credentials. We offer information about industry standards, interview techniques and guidance in contract negotiations which includes sample employment agreements and competitive financial worksheets.

As our testimonials reveal, we value a continuing relationship with our clients even after placement. Replacement services are available at this level of service.

B. Contingency with Expense Option "B"

This service is designed for our clients who have the time to actively participate with sea-change in the search effort. Clients pay per month one time, or for a specific number of months for sea-change to utilize its custom designed ophthalmic database to generate focused mail and telephone campaigns, which get results.

sea-change will assist you in screening these qualified and interested candidates. This process continues until you find your match. At that time, a search fee is due.

You can count on sea-change to find the most qualified and interested candidates available. We will guide you in arranging on-site candidate visits and provide price competitive contract information.

C. Contingency Option "C"

This option is for our clients who wish to supplement their recruitment process. From our customized ophthalmic database sea-change will provide additional candidates pre-matched for clinical skills and geographic location. Clients independently evaluate a potential match and engage in contract negotiations. Upon acceptance of a candidate's offer of employment a search fee is due.

The following chart illustrates the features of each level of service offered by sea-change. We are also willing to customize a package of services to specifically suit your needs.

Search Elements A B C
Designated Recruiter Y Y  
Monthly Search Report Y *  
Recruiter On-Site Visit Y * *
Internet Access Y Y Y
Access to Customized Database Y Y *
File Search Y    
Mail/Telephone Campaign Y Y *
Geographic preference Y Y Y
Surgical Volume Y Y Y
Request of Surgical Videotape Y Y Y
Patient Rapport Y    
Staff Rapport Y    
Medical Licensure Status Y * *
Malpractice Suits Y    
Candidate Reference Investigation Y * *
Spouse Screening Y * *
Candidate/Spouse On-Site Visit Planning & Travel Itinerary Y    
Client Personality Profile * * *
Contract Negotiations/Sample Contract Y * *
Replacement Guarantee Y *  
Representation at National Conferences Y * *

YServices included
* Services available for an additional charge

A = Retainer
B = Contingency with expense
C = Contingency