Case Study: a community hospital in southeastern Alabama keeps its maternity clinic open with Jackson Physician Search

Community Hospital in Southeastern Alabama keeps maternity care open with Jackson Physician Search in 3 weeks

A community hospital in southeastern Alabama faced the challenge of closing its obstetrics practice and maternity ward because it could not find an OBGYN to replace two retiring senior physicians. To avoid this crisis, the hospital engaged the services of Jackson Physician Search to lead its physician recruitment effort.

Jackson Physician Search implemented a solution by having its Search Consultant creatively expand the search parameters to include new graduates and Family Medicine Obstetricians (FMOBs). This strategy identified a perfect-fit FMOB candidate, whom the consultant kept engaged over many months until her graduation. The vendor's guidance on competitive compensation helped secure the hire. As a result, the hospital successfully filled the position, preventing the closure of its maternity clinic and ensuring continued access to obstetric care for its rural community.