Permanent Placement Search
Whitman Partners places more Directors of Surgical Services than any search firm in the country.
From academic medical and level 1 trauma centers to rural critical access hospitals and joint venture ASCs our team has the experience and candidate relationships to find the best-qualified leader for your facility.
Top Reasons to Hire Whitman Partners for Your Search
Dedication
Our team of 20 specialized recruiters meets every day to cross-reference candidates with every open job in the nation based on qualifications, salary requirements, and personal fit.
Success
Whitman Partners has a national network of over 9,000 Directors of Surgical Services. We make more Perioperative Director placements than any firm in the country.
Business Model
We use a 10-5-2 process model which is the methodology used by retained executive search firms to execute Fortune 500 C-Level searches.
White-Glove Service
Our team will schedule and manage all of the logistics to ensure your candidate has the most professional experience.
HOW IT WORKS
SITE VISIT
Meet staff and stakeholders to determine the scope of the position and the culture of the facility and region.
RESEARCH
We scour our database of 9,000 directors and administrators to identify initial 130 candidates.
NEEDS
ASSESSMENT
Identify job parameters and areas of special attention such as level of trauma care, specialties, education, and accreditation.
MARKETING
Prepare a job flier to generate interest in your position among potential candidates. Promote on our website and weekly email blasts.
VETTING
Show side-by-side comparison of candidates in areas of leadership, motivation, multi-site experience, volume growth, and any other specific area of focus.
RECRUITING
Our team of 20 recruiters ONLY fills the position of Director of Surgical Services, communicating with thousands of candidates per week and cross-referencing them to all open jobs.
OUR TIMELINE
86% of our searches close in 90 days.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
We identify targets based on your criteria and provide intensive vetting
SLATE DELIVERY
We walk through every professional and personal facet beyond the resume
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Preliminary phone interviews and on-site visits which are coordinated by our in house logistics team
OFFER AND HIRE
We provide a summary with all considerations personal and professional and a compensation package recommendation
OUR 10-5-2 PROCESS
10 candidates are presented on a pre-determined date in 30 days or less.
We provide high touch outreach and provide a side-by-side comparison on candidates
We help to provide an efficient interview schedule which helps minimize fall-offs.
Having more than one candidate offers you the security of having a backup finalist.
