Holly Benson
Lehi,UT
Summary
Accomplished Lead Physician Recruiter at MRIoA, adept in healthcare & physician relations and cross-functional collaboration, I've spearheaded the recruitment of 1,000+ physicians nationwide, achieving a top-tier placement record. My strategic negotiation skills and process improvement initiatives have significantly expanded physician networks, demonstrating a proven track record in talent management and organizational planning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Physician Recruiter
Medical Review Institute of America, LLC (MRIoA)
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2018 - Current
- Successfully recruited 1,000+ physicians and medical providers for utilization review roles nationwide
- Built and maintained relationships with 100+ medical specialties to support utilization review services for various payors
- Partnered with executive leadership, including the Chief Medical Officer, Vice President, and Senior Medical Directors, to assess and fulfill physician staffing needs
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including: Developing and executing targeted physician recruitment strategies
- Screening CVs, scheduling, and conducting interviews
- Negotiating offers and coordinating credentialing, background checks, and onboarding
- Workforce Planning & Compliance: Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Clinical Operations to determine physician hiring needs while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
- Strategic Communication & Negotiation: Leverage strong negotiation, relationship-building, and organizational skills to attract top-tier medical professionals and meet hiring deadlines
- Leadership Reporting: Provide regular recruitment status updates and insights to executive leadership, ensuring effective workforce planning and physician network expansion
Director, Account Management / Territory Sales
Staff Care, Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Led record-breaking recruitment team, achieving #1 division ranking
- Negotiated contracts and facilitated strategic client partnerships
- Supervised recruitment strategy, team goals, and budget planning
Client Developer / Recruiter / Trainer
CHG Healthcare (Destination Healthcare Staffing)
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2005 - 08.2007
- Developed and implemented a highly effective two-week training program for internal sales staff
- Presidents Club Award (2006/2007)
- Built new client relationships and secured healthcare contracts nationwide
Corporate Recruiter
Mountain Land Rehabilitation, Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2001 - 04.2005
- Established and expanded recruiting department from one to five recruiters
- Led hiring efforts for 60+ locations, securing top talent for clinical and leadership roles
- Partnered with universities to develop student training and employment pipelines
Physician Recruiter – Locum Tenens & Permanent Placement
CHG Healthcare (CompHealth, Inc.)
Salt Lake City, UT
08.1998 - 09.2001
- Sourced, screened, and placed physicians in travel and permanent roles nationwide
- Negotiated contracts with hospitals and clinics for physician placements
- Conducted seminars for medical residents nationwide
Education
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Healthcare & Physician Relations
- Process Ownership & Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Credentialing & Data Management
- Project & Task Management
- Technical Proficiency
- Communication & Attention to Detail
- Healthcare industry
- Interviewing techniques
- Onboarding processes
- Background checks
- Credential verification
- Follow-up skills
- Talent management
- Recruitment
- Resume scanning
- Compensation negotiation
- C-suite executive relations
- Training and onboarding
- Organizational planning
- Administrative skills
- Time management
- Human resources policies
- Human resources information system (HRIS)
- Recruiting software experience
- Confidentiality handling
Timeline
Lead Physician Recruiter
Medical Review Institute of America, LLC (MRIoA)
10.2018 - Current
Director, Account Management / Territory Sales
Staff Care, Inc.
08.2007 - 05.2009
Client Developer / Recruiter / Trainer
CHG Healthcare (Destination Healthcare Staffing)
04.2005 - 08.2007
Corporate Recruiter
Mountain Land Rehabilitation, Inc.
10.2001 - 04.2005
Physician Recruiter – Locum Tenens & Permanent Placement
CHG Healthcare (CompHealth, Inc.)
08.1998 - 09.2001
University of Utah
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