Physician Leadership Search

At Medfall we understand leadership and the leadership qualities required of physicians in today’s dynamic and challenging healthcare environment. We understand the characteristics and traits of highly effective leaders who work collaboratively with their clinical and administrative colleagues to further the strategic goals and realize the objectives of the organization.

We appreciate the different perspectives and common goals of physician and administrative groups and the vital role physician leaders play in advancing organizational goals in association with quality clinical program delivery.

At Medfall we maintain the unique ability to screen candidates from both the clinical and leadership perspectives. We understand the credibility requirements of physician leaders among their clinical colleagues and the unique features of their required combined skill sets.

The key to our success, and ultimately the client's, is our ability to:

Work in partnership with the various stakeholders within your organization.
Develop an understanding of the unique characteristics of each organization's operating culture.
Assist you to identify the leadership qualities, characteristics and qualifications required of candidates in association with the overall required compatibility and “fit” with the organization.
Provide a comprehensive search and screening process which complements your own quality assurance and risk management mechanisms.
Understand and be sensitive to the different perspectives but common goals of medical staff and administration.
Work with you to determine your specific needs and assist with eliminating any barriers which might interfere with the interest development, successful recruitment and retention of candidates.
Provide a full-time, unfragmented, collaborative process that is results oriented and unbiased.
Provide a national and/or international search for each project to ensure an optimum outcome.
Utilize our extensive network of contacts both nationally and abroad to ensure a strong panel of qualified candidates for our clients.
Provide a comprehensive, in-depth screening of candidates to ensure that clients and successful candidates enjoy effective, prolonged relationships.
Utilize the experience and expertise of all of our consultants who are experts at working with diverse groups and facilitating the various stages of the search process.
Provide a quality, results-oriented service which is guaranteed.

Our comprehensive search process includes:

Meeting with key stakeholders
Identification of required candidate characteristics
Process planning
Advertising and networking strategy development
Consultation and identification of any barriers to success
Preparation of candidate information and position profile packages
Sourcing and recruiting of candidates
Prescreening and preparation of search committee candidate presentation
Facilitation of candidate selection decision making
Interview logistics and candidate management
Comprehensive screening for leadership competency and reference interviews
Preparation of Search Committee interview packages
Facilitation of interview process
Contract preparation advice and facilitation of negotiations with candidates
On-Boarding support
Candidate integration follow up

We maintain a comprehensive system of back office support in association with highly trained and effective Research Associates. Our proprietary data bases and search methodology provide a distinct advantage to our clients.

Our client focus is in the healthcare sector, which eliminates any distractions or conflicts of interest with other sectors, however, we maintain the ability to source candidates from other sectors.

Value Added Services

The expertise of our search team, in association with the complementary resources available to us through our consulting division, identifies us as unique in our ability to provide our clients with significant value added services.

In working exclusively with clients and issues that are healthcare focused, we are not distracted by issues and obligations related to other sectors.

Our consulting division is available to assist clients with any particular medical staff or organizational issues that might surface in conjunction with a search and represent a barrier to recruitment.

Our unique background and expertise allow us to fully appreciate and be sensitive to the different perspectives but common goals of medical staff and administration.

Our consultants have in-depth knowledge of and experience with the current trends and issues in healthcare including restructuring and redevelopment, regional service delivery planning, multi-site systems integration, change management, organizational design, performance management, quality frameworks and accountability obligations.

Our consultants are full-time search specialists, able to dedicate their attention to each and every search.

Our networks within, and knowledge of, the healthcare sector allows us to advise clients of current issues and trends within the marketplace, candidates’ expectations and other issues that might surface in conjunction with a search.

Medfall can provide clients with interim physician leadership while awaiting permanent placement for the vacant position in addition to the provision of mentors for newly appointed candidates and/or transition requirements.

Your opportunity is posted on our website for the duration of each search at no charge.