
Rural hospitals and clinics in Utah struggle to recruit doctors or other healthcare workers. 3RNET is a national nonprofit organization that helps healthcare workers and healthcare employers connect.
In Utah from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 employers posted 221 healthcare workforce jobs on 3RNET. These jobs were viewed 211,146 times. Despite these successes, some employers still don’t know about 3RNET.
3RNET functions primarily as a job board. Those looking for ways to make an impact can find hospitals and clinics in healthcare professional shortage areas (HPSAs) that are hiring. Carrie Torgersen, serves as the Utah Network Coordinator and can provide unbiased information about loan repayment programs, obtaining a J-1 visa waiver, and answer questions about living and working in Utah.
Healthcare workers who want to make an impact and hope to form strong bonds with tight-knit communities would thrive in these underserved parts of the state. Often, these jobs are also eligible for perks such as student loan repayment and visa waivers. One can filter jobs by loan repayment programs, visa waivers, HPSA scores, and more. 3RNET offers guides to using these programs and other tips for finding employment in rural Utah.
Potential employers interested in using 3RNET, simply need to complete a short application and begin to list any open positions. 3RNET also provides tips for employers on recruitment and how to use provider incentive programs to reach more applicants.
You can reach Carrie Torgersen ([email protected]) with any questions about 3RNET or health workforce recruitment in Utah. Anna West ([email protected]) in the Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Primary Care and Rural Health can answer questions on J-1 Visa Waivers.
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