Case Study: a rural critical access hospital in Iowa fills a CRNA role in 51 days with Jackson Physician Search

a rural critical access hospital in Iowa secures CRNA placement in 51 days with Jackson Physician Search

The customer, a rural critical access hospital in Iowa, faced the significant challenge of recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), a role for which demand far outpaces supply. The hospital engaged the vendor, Jackson Physician Search, and specifically the services of Senior Search Consultant Addyson Wilgus, to lead this difficult search.

Jackson Physician Search leveraged its recruiter's extensive network to quickly source an ideal candidate. The vendor counseled the hospital on best practices, which led to a solution where the hospital offered a highly competitive compensation package and, critically, agreed to tailor the position by creating a new pain management clinic to meet the candidate's career development needs. This resulted in a successful placement being made in just 51 days, securing a long-term hire for the hospital.