Matt Kennedy Email & Phone Number

Plano, Tx, Us

I lead a team of stellar recruiting consultants, focusing on attracting and placing top-tier physicians across various specialties. My role involves leading a high-performing team of recruiters, while working closely with healthcare providers and internal stakeholders to ensure we meet staffing needs in a fast-paced and highly regulated industry.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:- Lead and optimize the recruitment process for locum tenens physicians, resulting in a consistent increase in placements and reduced time-to-fill metrics.- Develop a proactive sourcing strategy, leveraging job boards, social media, physician databases, and networking to create a pipeline of qualified locum tenens candidates.- Mentor and manage a diverse recruiting team, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and professional growth that improved overall team output.- Collaborate with senior leadership on workforce planning and recruitment forecasting, ensuring alignment with both immediate and long-term organizational goals.- Partner with sales and marketing to elevate our employer brand, significantly increasing candidate engagement and awareness of locum tenens opportunities.- Build relationships with key healthcare providers to understand their unique staffing needs and delivered tailored recruitment solutions that met compliance and credentialing standards.This role allows me to combine my passion for healthcare with my expertise in recruitment, continuously driving efficiency and excellence in connecting physicians with healthcare organizations.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

• Spearheaded a new department for staffing and recruiting services, managing the divisions P&L, driving business development to generate new leads and oversee operational procedures. • Supervised the implementation of a new business lines including Xtern program for newly certified coders and a resume writing services supporting current membership in their career advancement. • Drove business development utilizing networking and technology, securing 91% new leads.• Increased job placement success by 63%• Managed full P&L responsibility, achieving 45% increase in revenue year-over-year.• Leveraged company membership network to effectively market and promote new services, generating 81% more inbound leads YOY.• Grew client agreements for Recruiting Services by 53% YOY• Developed and established an Applicant Tracking System, updated Job Board, created Salesforce processes, and enhanced digital marketing and content strategy.

Tacoma, Wa, Us

• Resolved physician shortages by identifying and securing temporary coverage, managing program schedules, screening and interviewing Locum Tenens physicians, and negotiated rates with vendors.• Oversaw 23 program schedules and assisted with development of a new scheduling software program.• Screened and interviewed Locum Tenens physicians to fill approximately 22% of hospital schedules.• Negotiated rates and costs for Locum Tenens assignments, optimizing budget allocation and maximizing cost savings for the organization.

Tacoma, Wa, Us

The position is responsible for identifying and securing temporary physician coverage. Working throughout the organization to utilize currently employed physicians to fill shifts at Sound programs. Ensure fulfillment of regional hospital schedules. Partner with credentialing department and permanent placement department to see that permanent physicians start on time. Responsibilities include:• Manage existing Sound program schedules, as needed• Assist with staffing/schedule creation and management of new Sound programs• Work hand-in-hand with credentialing coordinators to ensure physicians meet start dates• Coordinate Locums Tenens coverage for all regions• Screen and interview Locum Tenens physicians for respective needs and escalate for further approval when necessary• Obtain Locum Tenens confirmations/cancellations for all assignments• Negotiate favorable rates and costs for Locums assignments with vendors• Review Locum Tenens timesheets for accuracy and obtain appropriate approval signatures• Maintain Locum Tenens physicians information in Salesforce database• Update, edit and distribute weekly update of staffing grid changes• Maintain staffing grids ensuring accuracy for all regions• Facilitate and coordinate attendance for weekly staffing meetings • Train new Chief Hospitalists to use the Sound Scheduler, or appropriate vehicle, as part of new site implementation, or as part of new chief onboarding• Act as point of contact for vendor Staffing Companies for all regional Locum Tenens needs• Assist Director of Staffing Services with various administrative duties• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by manager

Irving, Texas, Us

• Forged client relationships using consultative sales approaches, mediated financial terms, and assisted in the development of sales training and vendor agreements. grew client and prospect pipeline, resulting in heightened business opportunities and revenue growth.• Secured favorable financial terms for assignments, ensuring successful client partnerships.• Contributed in developing a comprehensive Client Sales manual and created the agreement used to contract with healthcare organizations.