Rural Pennsylvania

“Of all my experience with recruiting Firms, The Hire Connection is the most professional and easiest to work with. Communication is excellent –when I call, I get a quick response. The quality of candidates has been outstanding.”
—Rural Health Consortia CEO

Our Conversation:  

Can you describe your community? Size, What you’re known for, little nuggets, etc.
—Our town is a small, rural town of 3K. We are nestled in a heavily forested area —an outdoor paradise. Although rural, we are within easy driving distance of a metro and major university.

How many hospitals in town?
—None. We have small, community hospitals 20 miles away in each direction.

How many clinics in town?
—Three primary care clinics. Ours and both hospitals have satellite clinics here. 

Why were they recruiting?
—Expansion.

What service areas do the serve?
—Four counties, with 4 clinics.

What does this successful recruitment effort accomplish?
—It enables us to meet the needs of those who require local healthcare.

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Case Details:

Location?
—Emporium, PA.

Service Area?
—Four counties in north central PA.

How many physicians on staf?
—Four medical providers and three dentists.

Future Growth Plan?
—No new locations, but more providers if growth occurs.

Recruitment Method?
— Internally and Outsourced.

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Expanded Information on Clinic/Hospital:

Where were patients going prior this recruitment effort?
—They must travel. The only dentist in town who accepted Medicaid, retired.

What specialties are in your community?
—Primary care only

Where do you refer most of you specialty patients?
—Two area hospitals, but sometimes Erie or Pittsburgh.

Who has overseen the recruitment efforts prior to THC’s involvement?
—Delta

How long did you search for the provider before engaging THC?
—Over a year prior to THC

Why did you select THC?
—You folks were professional and open-minded.

In your opinion, what makes recruiting to your community challenging?
—Rural location.

Have you worked with other firms in the past and did you have any frustrations with them?
—Yes, and communication and candidates were both poor.

Aside from filling the search, what did you like about THC’s approach?
—Again, easy to work with, professional and prompt communication.

Would you recommend THC to anyone else that may be looking to secure some top talent for their opportunity?
—Absolutely, I’ve already been praising your company.