Healthcare Recruitment
Excelon Associates has established a candidate network and client base consisting of highly trained and qualified healthcare professionals, making us a go-to resource for employers and job seekers alike for their most complex healthcare staffing and recruitment needs.
Excelon Associates employs former nurses who are now full-time healthcare recruiters. That clinical background gives us a perspective on candidate qualifications, accreditation requirements, and healthcare workplace culture that most recruiting firms simply do not have. When we screen a nursing faculty candidate, we understand the role from the inside.
Healthcare Employers and Careers We Serve
Healthcare Organizations
- Colleges and Universities (Nursing Programs)
- Community Colleges with Allied Health Programs
- Healthcare Education Programs
- Academic Medical Centers
- Hospitals and Health Systems
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Clinics and Diagnostic Centers
- Assisted Living Facilities
Our primary client base has always been higher education institutions , nursing schools, allied health programs, and the colleges and universities that house them. We also work with hospitals and health systems, but the depth of our candidate network and sector knowledge is strongest in healthcare education. We understand CCNE, ACEN, CAPTE, and ARC-PA accreditation requirements and the workforce dynamics that make nursing faculty and clinical education recruitment uniquely demanding.
Hire Top TalentHealthcare Leadership Careers
- Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
- Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
- Presidents and Vice Presidents
- Directors of Clinical Education
- Nursing Program Directors
- Directors of Simulation
- In-Service Educators
- Allied Health Professionals
- Physician Assistant Faculty
- Physical Therapy Program Leaders
- Healthcare Compliance Officers
- Department Chairs (Clinical)
Healthcare Recruitment Built on Real-World Expertise
Excelon Associates is a recruitment firm that prioritizes technology in its approach. Our advanced marketing techniques enable us to efficiently and effectively target and attract the ideal candidates for healthcare-focused searches. Leveraging our extensive distribution network, strong Google rankings, and robust social media presence, we provide unparalleled visibility for your search at no extra cost.
Our healthcare recruiters bring real-world experience and specialized expertise to every engagement. We understand the accreditation requirements, clinical hour standards, and leadership expectations that govern CAPTE, ARC-PA, CCNE, and other allied health programs. We do not approach healthcare like generalists entering the sector, this is where we have been working for nearly two decades.
Whether you are hiring for acute care, a rehabilitation facility, a hospital system, or a nursing or allied health education program, Excelon Associates has the experience and client base to connect you with the right talent. View all service markets or submit a position to get started.
What Sets Our Healthcare Practice Apart
Advanced Marketing and Distribution
Every healthcare search we conduct is fully indexed on Google and promoted across our social media presence, job board network, and direct candidate outreach channels. Front-page visibility for your open position from day one, at no extra cost.
CAPTE, ARC-PA, and CCNE Expertise
We understand the specific faculty and leadership qualifications required by healthcare accreditation bodies. When we place a Director of Clinical Education or a PA program chair, we already know what credentials, clinical hours, and scholarly requirements the role demands.
Active Healthcare Candidate Network
Nearly two decades of healthcare recruitment has built a candidate network that generalist firms cannot replicate. The best clinical and academic healthcare leaders are not applying to job boards. We go find them through direct outreach and relationship-based sourcing.
10-Year Background Investigation
We investigate and thoroughly interview every candidate we submit to a client. Our process goes back 10 years to surface everything there is to know about a candidate's background, clinical record, and professional reputation before they ever reach your desk.
Attributes We Screen For
When working with Excelon, you can expect results. We investigate and thoroughly interview every candidate we submit. We assess across four dimensions to ensure the person you meet is genuinely prepared for the demands of the role.
Intellectual Capability
- Intelligence
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Ability to Learn
- Absorptive Capacity
Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Communication Skills
- Social Awareness
- Social Judgment
- Persuasion and Negotiation
- Collaboration Skills
Organizational Acumen
- Business Acumen
- Finance Management Skills
- Organizational Management
- Global Networking Skills
Leadership Vision
- Systems-Level Awareness
- Visioning Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Organizational Change Skills
- Innovation and Adaptability
Latest Healthcare Search Campaigns
Below are some of our latest healthcare opportunities. Every campaign is fully indexed on Google and proactively marketed online at no extra cost to our clients.
Healthcare Recruitment Questions Answered
Yes. Nursing program leadership is one of our most active search areas. We place Nursing Program Directors, Deans of Nursing, Assistant Deans, and Directors of Nursing Education at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, and healthcare systems with nursing education divisions. We understand the CCNE and ACEN accreditation requirements that govern these roles and recruit candidates with the specific academic and clinical credentials these programs require.
Excelon Associates places a full range of nursing education roles including Nursing Program Directors, Directors of Clinical Education, Simulation Lab Directors, Nursing Faculty (BSN, MSN, DNP), Clinical Coordinators, Directors of Nursing Simulation, and Nursing Department Chairs. We recruit for pre-licensure RN programs, BSN completion programs, graduate nursing programs, and nurse practitioner tracks at institutions across the United States.
Yes. We have deep experience recruiting academic nursing leaders for programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). We understand the faculty qualification standards, curriculum requirements, and program outcome expectations these bodies mandate, and we screen candidates accordingly before any submission is made.
Yes. Directors of Simulation and Clinical Simulation Coordinators are among the most frequently requested roles in our healthcare education practice. We place simulation leaders at nursing schools, allied health programs, medical schools, and hospital-based simulation centers. We understand the technology, scenario development, and debriefing expertise these roles require and screen specifically for those competencies.
Yes. In addition to nursing, we recruit for Physical Therapy programs accredited by CAPTE and Physician Assistant programs accredited by ARC-PA. We place Department Chairs, Directors of Clinical Education, and faculty with the specific credentials and scholarly records these accreditation standards require. Our allied health education practice covers the full spectrum of health professions programs.
Excelon Associates recruits for hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, individual and private practices, diagnostic centers, clinics, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, academic medical centers, and healthcare education programs including nursing schools, allied health programs, and simulation centers.
Yes. In addition to retained permanent placement, Excelon Associates offers temporary and contract healthcare staffing including interim department directors, contract clinical educators, and short-term compliance officers. View our temporary staffing page for details.
Healthcare hiring is not like other industries. The stakes are higher, the credentials more specific, and the accreditation requirements more exacting. Excelon Associates has spent nearly two decades learning the difference between a good healthcare hire and the right one.
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Excelon Associates places clinical and administrative leaders at hospitals, healthcare education programs, and allied health organizations nationwide. Headquartered in Asheville, NC. Retained search since 2007.