Know a great physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, medical imaging professional, or other allied healthcare clinician who might be interested in a new opportunity? A referral could help them find their next job while putting some extra money in your pocket.
Healthcare staffing referral bonuses are a simple way for staffing agencies to connect with qualified clinicians through people who already know them. At Preferred, you can earn up to $1,000 for referring an eligible healthcare professional who goes on to work with us.
Here’s how Preferred’s healthcare professional referral program works and what you need to know before sending someone our way.
What Is a Healthcare Staffing Referral Bonus?
A healthcare staffing referral bonus is a financial reward offered when you introduce a healthcare professional to a staffing agency and that person meets the requirements of their referral program.
For staffing agencies, referrals can be a valuable source of experienced clinicians. For healthcare professionals, a referral from someone they trust can introduce them to travel, local, per diem, school-based, or other opportunities they might not have considered.
And for the person making the referral, it can mean a nice bonus for simply making the connection.
How Much Can You Earn With Preferred’s Referral Program?
Preferred Healthcare Staffing offers referral bonuses of up to $1,000 per eligible referral, depending on the position.
Many eligible healthcare professionals qualify for the full $1,000 referral bonus, while some positions, including Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), currently qualify for a $500 referral bonus.
Because referral bonus amounts can vary by discipline and position, we recommend confirming the current bonus amount with Preferred when making your referral.
How Does the PHS Healthcare Referral Bonus Work?
The process is straightforward:
- Refer a healthcare professional. Submit your friend’s or colleague’s contact information and discipline through Preferred’s referral form.
- We connect with your referral. Our team can discuss available opportunities that match their experience, preferences, and qualifications.
- Your referral accepts a position. They complete the normal application, credentialing, and hiring process.
- They complete the required hours. Once your referral works 350 hours within 180 days of hire, you become eligible to receive the applicable referral bonus.
You don’t have to recruit them yourself, convince them to take a particular job, or know exactly where they want to work. Making the introduction is enough to get the process started.
Do You Have to Work for Preferred to Earn a Referral Bonus?
No. One of the advantages of Preferred’s allied health referral bonus program is that you do not need to be a current PHS employee or clinician to participate.
If you’re a former Preferred clinician, healthcare professional, friend, family member, classmate, or simply know someone who may be a good fit, you can submit a referral.
That makes the program useful even if you’re not personally looking for a new healthcare assignment.
Who Can You Refer?
Preferred staffs a broad range of allied health professionals, so there are plenty of possibilities.
Potential referrals may include physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), speech-language pathologists (SLPs), PTAs, COTAs, radiologic technologists, CT and MRI technologists, sonographers, radiation therapists, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, medical laboratory professionals, respiratory therapists, and school-based healthcare and education professionals, among others.
Not sure whether someone’s profession qualifies for a referral bonus? Submit the referral or contact Preferred to confirm eligibility.
What Makes Someone a Good Referral?
You don’t need to wait until someone tells you they are actively job hunting.
Maybe a former coworker has mentioned wanting to travel. Perhaps a classmate is considering relocating to another state. You might know a clinician who wants a change of setting, a more flexible schedule, or simply wants to see what other opportunities are available.
Even if the timing isn’t right today, making the connection can introduce them to Preferred and potential future opportunities.
When you make a referral, it’s a good idea to give your friend or colleague a quick heads-up that someone from Preferred may be reaching out. Whether you connect with them before or after submitting their information, a personal introduction can help get the conversation off to a great start.
Can You Earn More Than One Healthcare Referral Bonus?
If you know several qualified healthcare professionals, don’t stop with one referral. Each eligible referral who meets the program requirements may represent another opportunity to earn a bonus.
Healthcare professionals tend to build large professional networks through school, clinical rotations, previous jobs, professional associations, and assignments. Over the course of a career, you may know dozens of people who could potentially benefit from connecting with a healthcare staffing agency.
A former colleague’s next career move could become a win for both of you.
Refer a Healthcare Professional to Preferred
A good referral is about more than earning a bonus. You could help a friend or colleague discover an assignment, location, or career opportunity that’s a great fit for what they want next.
Preferred Healthcare Staffing specializes in connecting allied health professionals with opportunities across the country, backed by the personalized service we’ve provided for more than 30 years.
Know someone who might be interested?
Refer a friend to Preferred today and you could earn up to $1,000 when they qualify.