Over the past decade doctor relocation services have proliferated, and you need to pick a partner that protects your clinical timeline and personal needs.
You will want a provider that understands medical credentialing, hospital privileging, and the practical challenges of relocating a physician and family.
Ask about the service’s direct experience with physician moves in your specialty and preferred practice setting, and request examples of recent placements.
Request outcome metrics such as average time to placement, credentialing timelines, and retention rates so you can compare performance across vendors.
Ask whether the team manages licensing, board certification paperwork, and hospital credentialing or whether those tasks remain your responsibility.
Clarify the full scope of logistical services offered: home search, temporary housing, school enrollment assistance, spouse career support, and household goods moving.
Ask for a sample timeline that maps milestones from offer acceptance through credentialing, license issuance, and your official start date.
Inquire about local partners such as real estate agents, movers, and school placement specialists and how you will be updated throughout the process.
Request a detailed fee schedule that lists included services, items billed separately, refundable deposits, and billing timelines.
Ask how the provider coordinates with your employer’s relocation package and whether they prepare reimbursement documentation on your behalf.
Confirm responsibility for unexpected costs like storage, interim housing extensions, or delays in license approval and get those policies in writing.
Review contract terms for cancellation rules, refund conditions, scope changes, and any performance guarantees tied to milestones.
Ask about professional liability and insurance coverage for damaged goods, lost items, or credentialing errors that delay your start date.
Confirm whether the provider holds client funds in escrow, uses milestone-based releases, or requires upfront payment without protections.
Request multiple recent client references and contact physicians who completed moves in the past year to verify process and satisfaction.
Ask for case studies that demonstrate how the service handled complex cross-state licensing, credentialing setbacks, or family-specific needs.
Check online reviews, professional network feedback, and any disciplinary actions or complaints filed against the company.
Compare written proposals side-by-side using criteria that matter most to you: time to start, total cost, vendor responsibilities, and contingency plans.
Watch for red flags such as vague timelines, refusal to share references, pressure to sign quickly, or lack of documented policies.
Have a trusted colleague or attorney review final contracts before you commit so you understand obligations, warranties, and exit options.
