Senior Search Consultant Ryan Haynes attributes his successful physician recruitment partnerships to these three things.
When Senior Search Consultant Ryan Haynes took over an existing partnership with a client in Northwest Indiana, he knew he would need to prove himself quickly. His predecessor and colleague had developed a solid physician hiring process with the in-house team. This allowed Ryan to immediately focus on identifying qualified, interested physician candidates, confident that they would progress seamlessly. To find those candidates, Ryan needed first to understand what the organization was looking for and find out what kind of candidates would thrive in that environment.
Upon visiting the hospital and surrounding community, Ryan appreciated the small-town charm and cornfield aesthetic. In one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, the 400-bed tertiary-care hospital holds multiple accreditations and serves a growing population in the region. Ryan knew it would be an ideal place to live and work for candidates interested in building their careers in the Midwest.
Expanding the Cardiology Team
The cardiology department had long relied on Jackson Physician Search to find physicians for their growing team. As Ryan’s first assignment for the client, a new cardiology search would test how well he understood their needs and wants for the position. Ryan developed a job ad highlighting the competitive compensation, positive work-life balance, and family friendly location. Then, he distributed it via the vast Jackson Physician Search job board network. He also leveraged his access to multiple physician databases, including the number one online network for physicians, Doximity.
“The resources available to us at Jackson Physician Search are unmatched,” Ryan says. “It’s unbelievable how many physicians we can reach through the many channels we invest in. It’s part of what makes us such an effective physician recruitment partner.”
Ryan’s proactive searching revealed several potential candidates. However, an internal referral led him to Dr. S, a non-invasive cardiologist practicing in Florida. Dr. S and his wife were empty nesters looking for a new place to call home. Dr. S planned to sell his stake in the practice he was a part of and was open to a variety of locations for his next move. After an extensive conversation with Dr. S, Ryan felt certain that he would be an excellent fit for the Indiana hospital. Shortly after presenting him to the client, they conducted a phone interview, which concluded with an invitation for Dr. S and his wife to visit the community.
Attention to Detail
To help with the interview process, Ryan shared the many details he had learned about Dr. S throughout their conversations: his personal interests, his wife’s profession (also in healthcare), and her interest in horses. The client used this information to tailor the onsite interview and roll out the red carpet. They ensured the couple was exposed to the most relevant parts of the town and introduced to people with similar interests. A realtor even took Dr. S and his wife to see a nearby horse farm that was newly on the market. The attention to detail blew them away. The couple left knowing the organization valued physicians and treated them well.
The client was equally impressed by Dr. S and soon offered him the position. Dr. S was thrilled to accept the job. The client decided Ryan was more than up to the task of continuing their successful physician recruitment partnership with Jackson Physician Search.
3 Things Every Physician Recruitment Partnership Needs
While this cardiology placement earned Ryan the initial trust of his client, he attributes the ongoing success of the partnership to three promises he makes to everyone he works with.
“With each client, I promise to be flexible, responsive, and kind,” Ryan explains. “If they can offer me those same things in return, I know we will succeed together.”
With this approach, Ryan regularly builds strong, lasting relationships with his clients. They see him as a trusted partner who is fully transparent about the status of the search and will make adjustments when needed. With his personable communication style and commitment to kindness above all else, it’s easy to see why he is a welcome member of any team. And, of course, his track record of success explains why they continue to rely on him in times of need.
If you are hiring physicians or APPs at your organization, the recruitment team at Jackson Physician Search has the network, tools, and expertise to accelerate your search. Reach out today to learn why so many organizations put their trust in Jackson Physician Search.
