When a South Texas private practice needed to hire a third psychiatrist, the organization returned to its former partner, Jackson Physician Search, for assistance. Sonya Cathey’s in-depth knowledge of the organization helped her identify the ideal candidate within a matter of weeks.
There is perhaps no better testament to the quality and effectiveness of a service or product than repeat customers. With 90% of our clients awarding us multiple searches, it is always our goal to become a true, lasting partner with the healthcare organizations we work with. So, when a former client in Houston reached out to the Regional Vice President of Business Development for Jackson Physician Search, Cheyenna Villarreal, she was thrilled. In 2022, Cheyenna, alongside Senior Search Consultant Sonya Cathey, assisted the private psychiatry practice in hiring a second psychiatrist to support its growth. Now, two years later, they were ready to bring in a third psychiatrist. Due to the small size of the practice — comprising just two psychiatrists and several mid-level providers — finding a psychiatrist who would be a cultural fit with the group was extremely important. Sonya had done an exceptional job making a quick psychiatry placement two years ago, so of course, they wanted to partner again in this new search.
Getting the Band Back Together
Sonya remembered the placement fondly. It took place during her first year as a recruiter for Jackson Physician Search. She also remembered the special culture of the group and their very patient-focused mission. She hit a home run with the original psychiatry placement and decided to follow a similar playbook this time around. However, the market for physicians changes quickly. Sonya knew the recruitment incentives of 2022 would not be as effective today. The lead physician and owner of the practice trusted Sonya’s expertise. He followed her recommendations regarding how to update the job parameters to ensure they were competitive and effective. Confident they had the right strategy, Sonya got to work.
Unmatched Digital Reach
As a national physician recruitment firm, Jackson Physician Search offers clients unparalleled digital exposure. Sonya posted the job to a vast network of job boards — national and local, as well as general and specialty-focused. Within weeks, she had spoken to multiple qualified candidates who were interested in the position.
One candidate quickly stood out from the others. As luck would have it, Dr. G and his wife were already happily living in Houston. However, he was disappointed with his employer. During the physician recruitment process, he thought the job checked all his boxes. Unfortunately, it soon became clear that his values were not aligned with those of the organization. Despite his relatively short tenure with his employer, Dr. G began searching for a new psychiatry position in Houston that would allow him to focus on his patients.
The Importance of Cultural Alignment
Dr. G started with a Google search. Thanks to Jackson Physician Search’s extensive online presence, he quickly found the job that Sonya had posted. When he inquired about the position, Sonya was able to discuss the organization’s patient-focused mission and culture with him at length. She listened to Dr. G’s concerns about his current organization and assured him that her client offered a very different approach.
Over the course of this one conversation, Sonya knew Dr. G would be a perfect fit with her client. Not wasting any time, she presented him that same day. Sensing her enthusiasm — and because he was local — the practice invited him for a face-to-face interview the following day.
Sonya’s instincts were right. It was instantly apparent to everyone involved that Dr. G was the right fit for the practice. They extended him an offer, and he was happy to accept.
Secrets of Psychiatry Placement Success
Thanks to Jackson Physician Search’s impressive online reach, Dr. G found Sonya’s psychiatry job posting right away. However, he wasn’t looking for just any psychiatry job. He needed to be sure he truly aligned with his next employer. Fortunately, Sonya’s history with her client allowed her to speak knowledgeably about their mission and values. She knew what was important to them in a candidate and could instantly see that Dr. G embodied those qualities.
The average search for a psychiatrist is 8.4 months. The fact that Dr. G was under contract in just 29 days blew everyone away. Sonya leveraged Jackson Physician Search’s national reach and her in-depth knowledge of the client to identify the ideal candidate in record time, exceeding her client’s already high expectations for a second time. As a result, the lead physician assured Sonya and Cheyenna that he would reach out again when they next have a need.
If you have a tough-to-fill position, the team at Jackson Physician Search has the national reach and industry expertise to accelerate your search. Reach out today to see for yourself why Jackson Physician Search boasts a 97% customer satisfaction score and 90% of clients award us multiple searches.
