Medical recruitment service providers are increasingly focusing towards using innovative technologies to optimize their recruitment workflows, expand their candidate pool, and provide better experience for job seekers. These agencies are utilizing artificial intelligence, data analytics, applicant tracking software, and virtual interview tools to automate routine hiring tasks, and pinpoint the most qualified candidates to reduce the hiring time and gain competitive advantage over other recruitment service providers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted working environment across healthcare settings, such as the adoption of telemedicine, remote work, and flexible staffing models. Medical recruitment agencies are adapting to these post-pandemic workforce trends through offering virtual recruitment services, remote onboarding processes, and flexible staffing solutions to meet the evolving needs of healthcare organizations and candidates. The rise of telemedicine and remote healthcare delivery models has led to increased demand for healthcare professionals with experience in virtual care, telehealth technologies, and remote patient monitoring.
Significant rise in locum tenens and temporary staffing services can be observed globally owing to increasing demand for overcoming shortage of skilled professionals across healthcare settings. The healthcare organizations seeking flexible staffing options to address workforce shortages, seasonal demand fluctuations, and special projects are shifting to temporary hiring strategies. Medical recruitment service providers are expanding their locum tenens services to meet the growing demand for temporary healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and allied health workers.
Authors:
Mariam Faizullabhoy, Gauri Wani
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
Medical recruitment market size was worth USD 10.1 billion in 2023 and will grow at 3.7% CAGR between 2024 and 2032, propelled by the growing shortage of medical professionals, the increase in the geriatric population, and the rising demand for specialty care.
The recruitment services segment garnered 30.6% share in 2023 due to rising demand for temporary medical staff to address shortages across healthcare settings.
North America medical recruitment industry recorded 40.2% share in 2023 and will reach USD 5.4 billion by 2032, owing to the region's advanced healthcare infrastructure, coupled with high demand for skilled medical professionals and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases.
Accountable Healthcare, Adecco Group, AMN Healthcare, Aya Healthcare, Inc., CCM Recruitment International, CHG Management, Inc., Cross Country Healthcare, Envision Healthcare, Everyday Health, Inc., and Maxim Healthcare Services, among others.