Recruiter's Edge
Cost of Vacancy Calculator
Calculate the true financial impact of an open physician position. Use this to justify recruitment budgets and set urgency with leadership.
Position Details
Industry avg: 75 days
Industry avg: $1,800
Includes recruiter fees, advertising, travel, credentialing
Revenue Loss
$135K
Recruitment Cost
$35K
TOTAL COST OF VACANCY
$170K
$2,267 per day
$15,867 per week
Cost Breakdown
Revenue Loss (75 days × $1,800)$135K
Recruitment & Filling Cost$35K
Impact Timeline
7 days$48K
14 days$60K
30 days$89K
60 days$143K
90 days$197K
Use This Number to Drive Action
Share the total cost of vacancy with your hiring manager and leadership. A $170K vacancy cost justifies aggressive recruitment budgets, sign-on bonuses, and expedited credentialing timelines.