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Launched in 2018, Avoca Search offers a nimble and lean approach supported by experienced leadership with proven skills to effectively deliver complex executive search, interim leadership, physician search and related consulting.
At Avoca Search, we specialize in healthcare talent solutions and advisory services, connecting healthcare organizations with the leaders they need to drive success. Whether you need executive search, physician recruitment, interim leadership, or healthcare consulting, our team ensures you find top-tier professionals who align with your mission.
For over 20 years, Avoca founder and partner Brian McCartie has developed lasting relationships in healthcare. His background in physician search, executive search, interim leadership and multiple areas of healthcare consulting give Brian a knowledge base and reach that is unique. These areas of expertise are continually capitalized upon for Avoca client success.
Founder and partner Melissa McCartie brings 25+ years of classic and proven executive search skills in large and boutique firms to Avoca. Her career has focused on communication, project management and time sensitivity for her clients as well as excellent candidate management. Melissa’s unique understanding and interest in emotional intelligence allows Avoca to identify top talent and fit.
At Avoca we believe that assessing the Emotional Quotient (EQ) of candidates is vital to placing the talent most likely to succeed. Our internal culture is team oriented, focused, nimble and positive. Our goal is always to actively listen and positively problem solve for our clients.
We believe retention starts from the first phone call with a candidate. Consistent communication, well-prepared candidates and clear expectations are key to retention. We stay in touch with our candidates well after they start to ensure that all questions and concerns are being addressed before any issues can surface.
Avoca Search prides itself on developing a strong business partnership with clients based on a foundation of clear and consistent communication. We are committed to our client’s success in every situation. We believe this is reflected in our high percentage of repeat clients, retention, and quick response times to requests. While we have excellent time to fill metrics, our goal is always to work closely with our clients to place the best talent. Expectations are set at the start regarding the recruiting market on specific searches. Quality is never sacrificed for speed, but we understand and work well with a sense of urgency and always strive to meet our client’s needs. Our pricing is competitive, fair and creative.
Our deep understanding of healthcare trends and workforce dynamics ensures we deliver first-class workforce solutions.
We have a track record of connecting top professionals with leading healthcare organizations.
Our solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of every client, whether it’s talent management solutions healthcare or advisory services.
Avoca Search is a strong executive search, interim leadership and physician search partner. Our long background and expertise in healthcare search combined with our ability to integrate with internal talent teams and our competitive and flexible pricing give us a unique advantage.
Attracting transformational leadership is critical to healthcare success. Our healthcare talent solutions provider specializes in identifying, vetting, and placing high-impact executives for hospitals, health systems, and private practices.
Strategic Search & Assessment
We analyze your leadership needs and identify ideal candidates.
Extensive Network
We tap into a nationwide database of top-tier healthcare executives.
Comprehensive Vetting
Each candidate is rigorously assessed to ensure a perfect match.
Finding the right physicians is essential to delivering exceptional patient care. Our healthcare talent acquisition solutions ensure you connect with skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals.
Market Intelligence
We leverage data-driven insights to identify top physician talent.
Streamlined Recruitment
From sourcing to credentialing, we handle the entire process.
Retention-Focused Solutions
We ensure long-term alignment between candidates and organizations.
When stability and expertise are needed during times of transition, our healthcare talent management solutions provide experienced interim leaders who can step in and lead with confidence.
Rapid Placement
We connect you with experienced leaders quickly.
Proven Expertise
Every interim leader is vetted for industry-specific experience.
Seamless Transition
Ensuring continuity in leadership and operational excellence.
Our health talent consulting services help organizations navigate complex challenges and optimize performance through healthcare advisory solutions.
Optimized Staffing Models
Aligning the right professionals with your needs.
Enhanced Patient Outcomes
Strengthening healthcare delivery through expert guidance.
Scalable Growth Strategies
Building a framework for long-term success.
Our recruitment methodology follows a three-step process which is a full-circle approach that enhances all areas of the search but focuses intently on the initiation to secure success and the final stage to ensure closure and retention.
Combine key and comprehensive information gathering with stakeholder alignment. We recommend on-site or video conference visits to meet with all key stakeholders to initiate searches.
Capitalize on our extensive connections in healthcare and ability to network to find talent that fits and to assess candidates for strong EQ. Our specific methods of sourcing and assessing candidates are listed below.
Develop a communication plan from the start that includes continuous calibration of the search. Treat candidates like customers to enhance our client’s recruiting brand. Provide closing support throughout offer, onboarding, and retention. We stay in touch with candidates long after the start to help ensure smooth onboarding and a higher rate of retention.
We assess candidates in a multi-step process with several Avoca Search consultants taking part in the process. We start with an initial assessment to determine if candidates meet the parameters of the search. The second step involves a full video or phone interview by a senior consultant that focuses on evaluating EQ to ensure cultural fit for the organization. The third step is reference checking with questions specific to the search. After step two we provide a full candidate summary and resume/CV to present a candidate. If the client is interested in taking the next step we conduct references and provide them in written form.
See what healthcare organizations say about our healthcare talent engagement solutions and how we have helped them achieve their workforce goals. Here’s what community leaders are saying about us.
Our team looks forward to working with you!
We initially focus on a handpicked group of candidates that best fit our paraments and attempt to reach them multiple times before we extend our reach. Whether the search is national, regional or local will be determined with our client contact.
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