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We want to welcome you to our exciting new site, PhysicianCrossroads.com, designed as a concise, timesaving tool for your armamentarium! We plan to supply answers to many questions you have, which are not typically compiled and addressed on job boards or other forums. You will find key links here, pointing you towards practical, professional assistance:
Posting your resume on our site is free and empowers you to control the access and amount of information you want released to prospective employers.
Our “think tank” group consists of leading physicians within their professional specialties, and a multitude of physician advocate professionals who are intent and passionate about helping our colleagues be more successful in their medical practices without having to go through a maze of online searches.
You will note PhysicianCrossroads.com is a work in progress. Our team of professional contributors invites your feedback as we work towards our final design. Our goal is to create the Internet's most popular, best-of-class “answers and resources” site for physicians. We aim to devise a practical, concise and useful research tool.
Our ultimate mission is to assist you at every stage of your professional life. Whether you are a young professional in training, have recently completed your education, are a seasoned practitioner considering a new practice setting, or are at another point in life's journey, our site will help you find the permanent, locum tenen practice, or the volunteer opportunity you are looking for.
We hope you will consider bookmarking PhysicianCrossroads.com and returning often. Please consider joining us and inviting your colleagues to come along. More participation will ensure a unique, stimulating, collegial environment for all of us.
Suggestions are welcome. We would love to hear from you and have your input.
Wishing you much success!
The Team at PhysicianCrossroads.com
About Our Team
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A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), John Paju has served as a staffing consultant to hospital systems and physician groups since 1969. He was the first person to provide locum tenen specialists in anesthesia for temporary assignment to hospitals and clinics nationwide, earning him the recruiting industry's nod as "Mr. Anesthesia." Paju has provided staffing to such noted medical organizations as Mayo Clinic, Kaiser-Permanente, HCA, Adventist Health, Sutter, Shriners, Universities, Military and VA facilities, providing all specialties of physicians and advanced health care professionals. "I'm passionate about connecting excellent health care providers who fill my clients' needs." he says. When not at work, he seeks to make the world a better place. Among his many activities is leading a Bible study at a juvenile detention center. He also enjoys traveling, and has visited all 50 states and numerous countries around the world. |
Bohdan Lechnowsky is the technical expert behind physiciancrossroads.com, having worked with computers since he was 12 years old. He has been involved in several businesses since 1985, including founding two computer companies. Since 1998 Lechnowsky has worked with a firm in the medical field. He comes from a family steeped in medicine-his mother and sister-in-law are physical therapists, and another sister-in-law is a nephrologist. An admirer of well-designed new technology, Lechnowsky enjoys using his creativity to solve problems and create products to help others. Computers represent a hobby as well, with Bo using his skills to develop a Bible software program for real-time video display and a computer-controlled lighting system for his church. A father of four and husband since 1991, he enjoys human-powered vehicles, outdoor activities, and many other activities.
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A veteran of 46 years in business, Jack Sherwood started his career in retail management, overseeing stores with $30 million a year in sales and some 300 employees. He twice received the highest award given to managers at his company. Involved in the healthcare field for more than 11 years, in his latest position Sherwood has led his company in sales for all but his first year. His experience ranges from helping sole practioners to staffing an emergency room for a Veterans Administration hospital. Jack calls the relationships he has developed with clients one of the most enjoyable aspects of his work. The owner of two Shih Tzus, Sherwood enjoys camping, fishing, hunting and snorkeling.
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John Lindsteadt started his business career in 1973, working in the hospitality industry with such hotels as Marriott, Ramada and Sheraton. After sales careers in real estate and home improvement, in 1993 Lindsteadt founded an independent recruiting service that worked in the medical field. Six years later he became placement coordinator for a California-based company, specializing in physician recruitment for hospitals and medical practices nationwide. He has worked with everything from university hospitals and outpatient surgery centers to small, rural hospitals. "I can listen to people and hear what they want," John says. "To me, sales boils down to finding what the customer wants and helping him or her to get it." Lindsteadt is also a passionate fan of University of Nebraska football.
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Bill Brown oversees research for physiciancrossroads.com, including helping make the site more accessible to Internet users. He devotes most of his time to improving the site for potential and current clients, hoping to make it more effective and useful. The holder of a degree in liberal studies, he is nearing completion of a second degree in computer science. Brown has had a varied career, including teaching school for 10 years, operating a restaurant and working in construction. He also spent five summers in college as a missionary to Bangladesh, where he taught English as a second language courses. A chess lover and on-line game player, Brown is the father of two young children.
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April Haines has worked in business for more than 28 years, the past 13 as placement coordinator for two medical search firms. While specializing in placing anesthesia professionals in temporary assignments, Haines has also handled recruiting for other specialties. Previously, she worked in sales for a health insurance company. Her skills include offering compassion, friendship, equality and understanding to clients. Haines enjoys putting smiles on their faces when she finds a qualified person who fits the client's needs while providing job security and income for the applicant. April has worked with companies across the U.S., from stand-alone hospitals to Indian health clinics. Married, she enjoys yard work and walking her dog.
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Vicky Vega has handled multiple duties in her 16 years with medically-oriented businesses, most recently handling travel arrangements for the general public and doctors assigned to temporary positions across the nation. A capable and talented customer service representative, Vega strives to be as knowledgeable as possible about her field. That skill has saved numerous clients from booking inconvenient or time-consuming travel arrangements: "I love knowing exactly where to send them. I listen carefully to my customers so I can know what they want before they do." Not surprisingly, this attitude has earned her agency considerable repeat business. The mother of one daughter, Vicky is an avid soccer player and novel reader.
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Jaylene Sisneros has been with a medical services company for 16 years, following two years of experience in retailing. She handles a variety of tasks with her employer, including serving as the first point of contact for clients and other customers. Her job has given her a taste for getting the job done right the first time by looking for what callers want and fulfilling their requests. She also is an eager learner: "I try to learn how things work and figure them out for myself rather than relying on other people. I try to have a 'can-do' attitude with everything." A newlywed, she enjoys shopping and travel.
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Tina Barnes brings a fine eye for artistic detail and computer programming experience to physiciancrossroads.com, along with business acumen from previous positions as a bookkeeper and office manager. Her artistic talent led her to open a custom framing shop, which she operated for seven years before shutting it down to spend time developing board games. The holder of a degree in studio art, Barnes has also developed computer software, including a program to teach Chinese to English speakers. She likes writing software that can help users adapt to this site, while ensuring it maintains a vibrant, colorful appearance. Tina is married and has one daughter. Her hobbies include gardening, art and sculpture.
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A growing number of Medical, Legal, and Business Moderators are being assembled for our future forums.
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Legal Moderators
Frank Gamma has been practicing law since 1992 and has developed a practice exclusively representing physicians. Mr. Gamma is a founding partner of Kessenick, Phillips & Gamma. He brings a comprehensive mix of services to his client base which includes over 100 organized medical groups. Mr. Gamma has developed a system of integrated legal representation for his medical group and physician clients and uses a network of other lawyers to bring the necessary legal expertise to bear while operating as the “primary care” attorney for his medical groups and physicians. Frank has been awarded the distinguished status of being “Northern California Super Lawyers,” a publication that annually lists lawyers it considered to be the finest in California. Prior to beginning his law practice, Frank had over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare administration field. He started his career at Blue Shield of California working in the Medicare program, managing the Medicare Fair Hearing Department, and writing the Medicare Bulletin. He left Blue Shield and was briefly in hospital administration, after which he focused his career on medical group management. He managed three large multispecialty groups, including a 50-physician group. Mr. Gamma is a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives ("the College"). This is the highest credential that an individual in the medical practice executive field can hold. He is the only individual in the Country who is a practicing attorney, holds an MBA in Health Services Administration and is a Fellow in the College. This combination of credentials allows him to bring his extensive experience and knowledge to bear in assisting physicians in organizing strong medical groups through which they can survive and thrive in the current managed care environment. He has published many articles and spoken at many conferences and organizations of both physicians and medical group managers.
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Physician Moderators
Dr. Robert Stevenson, M.D. is currently a traveling locum Radiologist. He has 25 years experience in full time practice and 6 years as a locum
Radiologist. He has recently been honored by a major locum tenens organization as their “Physician of the Year”. During his career there were several years he was nominated as "Teacher of the Year" at various medical schools as a trainer and lecturer for radiology techs, residents and interns.
Bob works for several locum organizations as an independent contractor as his scheduling allows. He has practiced throughout California, Iowa, Alaska, Virginia, and New York thoroughly enjoying all his assignments. He is passionate about being current academically even during his travel, attending top CME courses when time allows. Most recently, attending courses in the latest advancements in breast imaging, PACS Voice recognition, IR, and Pro Scan Technology.
He has recently settled outside of San Antonio. When on the road, he finds it quite easy to practice in new areas as his formula for becoming acquainted with a new community is to look for a church of his favored denomination. He always finds the members ready, willing, and able to help him get acquainted with their community. His wife Anna enjoys singing and is often asked to join the choir. Dr Stephenson has 4 children and 2 grandchildren. He has always had a love for the outdoors enjoying hiking and fishing throughout the world. |
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