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Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Builds a Physician Recruitment Program In-House with DocCafe

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Summary

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital needed to recruit physicians to its rural California community for critical vacancies 
  • The hospital chose DocCafe to build a sustainable in-house physician recruitment program with direct access to active physicians  
  • Using targeted search filters and messaging tools, their physician recruiters identified and engaged with candidates based on specialty, experience, and cultural fit 
  • The hospital hired 12 physicians including 5 primary care, 5 emergency, and filled OB and gastroenterology roles that had been open for more than a year 

Challenge

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital needed to attract physicians to its rural California community for critical open roles.  Without the recruiting scale of a large health system, Ridgecrest faced challenges generating a consistent flow of qualified candidates.  

They began searching for a solution that would help build a sustainable in-house physician recruitment program giving the team greater control over sourcing, candidate engagement, and hiring decisions. 

Solution

After evaluating other physician recruitment applications, Ridgecrest ultimately chose DocCafe for its intuitive user experience and direct access to an active physician candidate pool. With access to qualified physicians, Ridgecrest was able to identify, engage, and build relationships with providers who aligned with both its clinical needs and culture. Search filters by specialty, experience, and recent activity, combined with messaging capabilities, helped the team focus outreach on qualified candidates who matched the role. Recruiters were able to engage candidates earlier and assess factors beyond clinical qualifications, including motivation, long-term interest, and cultural fit. 

“DocCafe has transformed our physician recruitment strategy. The extensive candidate database, user-friendly platform, and smart search tools make finding the right talent easy and efficient. We’ve successfully recruited top physicians while reducing our time-to-hire.” 

- Ziad Jureidini, Physician Recruiter  

Result

Ridgecrest gained greater control over physician sourcing and candidate engagement while reducing dependence on external recruiting firms. 

The new approach allowed Ridgecrest to prioritize long-term fit over short-term vacancy coverage, delivering measurable results. With DocCafe, Ridgecrest successfully hired 12 physicians including 5 primary care physicians, 5 emergency physicians and filled 2 long-standing vacancies for an OB/GYN and a gastroenterologist, both of which had been open for more than a year. 

Healthcare recruitment infographic highlighting the successful hiring of 12 physicians across four medical specialties, including five primary care physicians, five emergency medicine physicians, one OB/GYN and one gastroenterologist. Two positions had remained vacant for more than a year, demonstrating successful physician recruitment and talent acquisition outcomes.

“We know our community faces unique challenges because of our geographic isolation, and protecting access to quality care close to home is our highest priority at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. I am grateful to our recruitment team for connecting with providers through DocCafe to help meet our community’s needs.” 

- James Suver, CEO 

Today, Ridgecrest operates a sustainable in-house physician recruitment program that combines technology-enabled sourcing with recruiter expertise to identify physicians who are the right fit for both the organization and the community.
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Builds a Physician Recruitment Program In-House with DocCafe
Mike York

Mike York is the Executive Vice President of Digital Advertising and Recruitment Technology for DocCafe. As a member of DocCafe's executive team, he spearheads advancements for DocCafe's industry-leading healthcare talent acquisition platform and serves as an invaluable authority for top-tier healthcare organizations. With his relentless commitment to innovation, Mike ensures the delivery of exceptional solutions for organizations striving to recruit physicians and advanced practice providers. His expertise and dedication have cemented him as a trusted leader in the industry, empowering healthcare organizations to attract and secure top-tier medical talent.

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