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Premier Search specializes in placing high-quality senior leaders for hospitals, senior living, post-acute care, behavioral health, and healthcare organizations nationwide. When you need a leader who is reliable, experienced, and able to make an immediate impact, we deliver proven candidates quickly and confidentially.
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Why Employers Trust Premier Search
Healthcare hiring is uniquely challenging. Senior leadership roles require the right clinical background, regulatory knowledge, operational expertise, and people skills. Organizations work with us because:
- Qualified candidates are difficult to find
- Internal recruiting teams are stretched thin
- The role is urgent and cannot remain open
- The search requires confidentiality
- They want candidates who are already vetted and pre-screened
- They prefer a targeted, efficient process that saves time
We bring decades of experience, a nationwide candidate network, and a deep understanding of the healthcare industry.
Senior Leadership Roles We Commonly Fill
We recruit for a wide range of leadership roles across healthcare settings, including:
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Executive Directors (Assisted Living, Memory Care, CCRC)
- Directors of Nursing (DON)
- Associate/Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADON)
- Regional Directors (Clinical, Operations, Sales)
- Clinical Nurse Leaders
- Department Directors (Compliance, Case Management, Quality, HR)
- Operations Leaders and Facility Managers
- Senior-level Behavioral Health and Post-Acute Leaders
If your organization needs an experienced, dependable leader, we can find the right match.
Our Search Process
We use a structured, efficient process to deliver highly qualified candidates:
1. Needs Analysis
We review your goals, required qualifications, culture, leadership expectations, and timeframes.
2. Targeted Candidate Outreach
We contact pre-screened professionals and passive candidates who match your criteria.
3. Confidential Screening
Each candidate is evaluated for experience, skills, communication, regulatory knowledge, and leadership ability.
4. Shortlist of Top Candidates
You receive a curated group of strong candidates, typically within days or weeks depending on the role.
5. Interview and Selection Support
We assist with scheduling, references, communication, and offer management.
6. Successful Placement
We remain available through the transition to ensure a smooth start.
What You Can Expect
- Strong, qualified candidates
- Faster hiring timelines
- Minimal time spent screening unqualified applicants
- A confidential and professional process
- Candidates with real healthcare leadership experience
- Support from start to finish
- A recruiting partner who understands your industry