Search Consultant Lauren Vanlandingham skillfully leveraged Doximity to connect with an ideal candidate for a Wisconsin critical access hospital. The successful FMOB placement earned recognition as Doximity’s “Hire of the Quarter.”
When a Wisconsin critical access hospital needed to recruit additional providers, its leaders knew partnering with Jackson Physician Search would be the quickest and most effective route to finding the best candidates for the roles. Within 28 days, Search Consultant Lauren Vanlandingham made her first successful placement — an emergency medicine physician — confirming for leadership that the partnership was the right decision.
An Urgent Need
Lauren’s next priority was finding a strong family medicine provider comfortable with obstetrics, specifically C-sections. This FMOB would serve as a pillar of support for the OB department. Because of this responsibility, the parameters for the right candidate were narrow, and the urgency was high. The department was at risk of closing if they couldn’t fill the role.
Luckily, Lauren had the access and tools to source strong candidates for the role. Leveraging her license to Doximity Talent Finder, Lauren used the advanced search filters to surface candidates whose training, interests, and location preferences aligned with the position. Among the results was Dr. M, an experienced FMOB practicing in Tennesee who indicated an interest in obstetrics. Lauren could also see that he had ties to the Midwest, so she messaged him using DocMail. Dr. M was intrigued and promptly responded, excited to learn more.
Checking All the Boxes
Lauren and Dr. M had a lengthy conversation about what he was looking for professionally, and everything he said confirmed for Lauren that 1) he was an ideal candidate for her client and 2) the opportunity with her client checked all of his boxes. He and his wife were expecting a baby, and the couple hoped to move back to the Midwest to be closer to their families. The location was perfect for them, and the guaranteed salary and work/life balance were ideal. At the time, Dr. M was constantly on call and had very little free time with his family, which was not something he was willing to endure long-term.
Lauren confidently presented Dr. M to her client, who was eager to move the process forward with such a promising candidate. To accommodate Dr. M’s call schedule, the hospital even went as far as to conduct the interview on a Saturday. Dr. M impressed everyone he spoke to, receiving praise from a sunsetting physician who stated that, upon her retirement, he was the one she would trust with her patients.
A Few Special Requests
Everyone was thrilled about the match. However, Dr. M had a couple of requests before making this a reality. Dr. M’s wife was going to give birth any day, and Dr. M wanted a few months to focus on his family before he would be ready to step into this role. Dr. M also requested the opportunity to incorporate ultrasound procedures into his role, which the hospital was happy to approve. They knew he was worth the wait and wanted to ensure he would be happy in the role long-term. Dr. M and his wife came to the community for a second visit, ensuring everyone involved that this was the right clinical fit for Dr. M and lifestyle fit for the young family.
Doximity’s Hire of the Quarter
Lauren credits Doximity Talent Finder’s strategic search filters for her ability to access this narrow candidate pool’s full potential and bring her together with Dr. M, earning recognition as Doximity’s “Hire of the Quarter.” Lauren’s license to Doximity gave her access to their database of physicians, and her skilled use of the available features and DocMail allowed her to narrow the results and drill down on the handful of candidates who were potentially great matches for the role. Because the job details came to him through Doximity, Dr. M knew it was a legitimate opportunity. Lauren continued to build trust with Dr. M, so when she told him she felt he was a good match for her client, he knew she was genuine. Soon, he and his wife confirmed what they already suspected — they had found their next home.
If your organization is seeking a physician of any specialty, the recruitment team at Jackson Physician Search has the access, tools, and expertise needed to connect you with candidates who will fit, succeed, and stay. Reach out today to learn more.
