Case Study: a 200-bed hospital in Southwestern Illinois fills a hard-to-recruit gastroenterologist role with Jackson Physician Search

a 200-bed hospital in Southwestern Illinois fills GI role after 2 years with Jackson Physician Search, driving 5x response

A 200-bed hospital in southwestern Illinois struggled for over two years to fill a vacant gastroenterologist position, despite working with another search firm. The challenge was compounded by the hospital's unique need to establish a new GI/hospitalist model without infringing on local private practices. The hospital turned to Jackson Physician Search for assistance.

Jackson Physician Search, through Senior Search Consultant Katie Moeller, developed a compelling digital recruitment strategy and job ad that highlighted the role's work-life balance and unique opportunity. This approach generated a response rate five times higher than normal, creating a strong candidate pool. The vendor managed a virtual interview process and facilitated a successful community tour and contract negotiation, ultimately placing an ideal gastroenterologist who would help grow the new program.