17 Years · Healthcare & Specialized Search

Healthcare Leaders and Staff,
Recruited Before Your Competitors Find Them

We don't post and pray. Engaged Headhunters reaches passive healthcare talent through targeted outreach, a dedicated job page for your role, direct headhunting, and referrals. Outreach starts within 2 hours of your signed agreement and paid invoice.

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  • Replacement Guarantee per Agreement
  • Outreach Starts in 2 Hours
  • Direct Partner Search Delivery
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Search Starts in 2 Hours
Engaged Search
Refined.

Search Starts in 2 Hours, Not 2 Weeks

Once your agreement is signed and invoice paid, outreach goes live the same day.

We Reach People Who Aren't Applying

Zero job-board spend: targeted social campaigns, a dedicated page for your role, direct headhunting, and referrals.

Flat, Credited Engagement Fee

Fees are 15 to 30% of first-year salary, with engagement fees starting at $3,500, credited toward the placement fee, with fast follow-up and weekly updates.

Engagement Terms

Accepting Searches
Per Agreement
Replacement Guarantee
24-Hr
Response SLA
Dedicated Search Practice

Precision Headhunting for Healthcare & Critical Roles

We partner with organizations that cannot afford a mis-hire or empty chair. Combining direct headhunting, targeted multichannel outreach, and dedicated partner execution, we secure proven talent across Healthcare, Technology, Finance, and Manufacturing.

Founder & Veteran-Led·Engaged Search Model·Healthcare Practice·Placement Case Studies →
James Pemberton, Founder and Managing Partner of Engaged Headhunters
James Pemberton
Founder & Managing Partner · U.S. Navy Veteran

17 years specialized executive search. Direct partner delivery on every scoped engagement.

Dedicated Practices

Lead Practice: Healthcare & Specialized Search.

Healthcare leadership and clinical executive consultation
Lead Practice

Healthcare Leadership & Staff

Hospital administrators, CNOs, senior living executive directors, home health clinical leaders, behavioral health directors, and specialized therapists (CHT, PT, OT). Direct outreach to passive clinical talent.

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Cardiovascular clinical operating suite and medical equipment
Specialized Desk

Perfusion, CRNA & Dosimetry

Certified clinical perfusionists, cardiovascular programs, CRNAs, and medical dosimetrists. Dedicated scarce-specialty desk led by senior search consultants.

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Corporate board executive leadership team meeting
C-Suite & Board

Executive Search

Dedicated searches for CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and board-level roles. We map the market, approach proven leaders directly, and manage the search from scoping through a signed offer.

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Technology leadership and engineering professionals in modern office
Tech & Engineering

Technology Recruiting

CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and product leaders for SaaS, AI, and cybersecurity companies. We secure elite tech leaders who evaluate employers rigorously.

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Corporate finance executive analyzing capital strategy
Finance & PE

Finance Recruiting

CFOs, controllers, and senior finance leaders for healthcare systems, banking, and private equity. Discreet, confidential headhunting by default.

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Advanced manufacturing floor with operational plant leadership
Operations & Lean

Manufacturing & Industrial

COOs, VPs of Operations, plant managers, and lean supply chain leaders for precision manufacturing and medical device operations.

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Proven Methodology

Why Organizations Trust Us.

Founder-Led Delivery

James Pemberton is a U.S. Navy veteran with 17 years in executive search. The senior headhunter who scopes your search runs it.

Replacement Guarantee

The replacement guarantee is per your engagement agreement. If a placed candidate leaves during the guarantee period, we run a replacement search at no additional recruitment fee.

Credited Engaged Fee

Our Engaged Search model utilizes a credited engagement fee. Fees are 15 to 30% of first-year salary, with engagement fees starting at $3,500.

Execution Roadmap

How an Engaged Search Works.

Four steps, weekly updates, zero black box. Outreach starts within 2 hours of signed agreement and paid invoice.

01

Scoping Call

A direct conversation about the role, required clinical credentials, compensation benchmarks, and timeline. You leave with an honest read either way.

02

2-Hour Launch

Within 2 hours of signed agreement and paid invoice, outreach goes live with targeted campaigns, dedicated role page, and direct headhunting.

03

Vetted Shortlist

You see a calibrated shortlist. Every candidate is screened, verified, referenced, and genuinely interested.

04

Offer and Replacement Guarantee

We manage compensation negotiation, resignation, and transition, backed by a replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement.

Commercial Terms · Aligned Delivery

COMMERCIAL ALIGNMENT BUILT AROUND
DELIVERY, NOT DEPOSITS.

Traditional retained search agencies charge 33% upfront with zero accountability if they fail. Our Engaged Search model aligns incentives: an engagement fee starting at $3,500 that is 100% credited toward your final placement invoice.

100%
Credited Upfront Fee
15% to 30%
First-Year Salary
2-Hour
Outreach Launch
Written
Replacement Guarantee
Live Fee & Risk Comparison

See How the Math Protects Your P&L

Select your target executive compensation to compare our credited Engaged Search structure against the traditional 33% non-refundable retained search model.

$220,000
$100,000$250,000$400,000
Replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement

Fees are 15 to 30% of first-year salary, with engagement fees starting at $3,500.

Engaged Search
Estimated Placement Fee
$48,400
Based on ~22% placement rate
Engagement Fee$3,500
Fee Credit Applied100% Credit
Final Invoice Upon Start$44,900
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Traditional Retained
Typical Retained Fee (33%)
$72,600
Non-refundable 33% standard
Upfront Sunk Deposit$24,200
Deposit Refundable?0% (Sunk Cost)
Total Premium Paid+$24,200
Save $24,200 with Engaged Search
SIGNATURE EXECUTIVE MODEL

Engaged Search

Dedicated executive search sprint for critical leadership, C-suite, and specialized clinical scarcity roles.

Placement Fee Structure
15% to 30%
Of First-Year Base Salary
Upfront Financial Commitment
Starting at $3,500
100% credited in full toward final placement fee
Search Execution Protocol
  • Dedicated partner capacity with capped active search load
  • Direct passive headhunting into employed leaders (outreach starts in 2 hours)
  • Verified credential audit (PE, NETA IV, DABR, GICSP, State Medical Licenses)
  • Written replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement
Ideal Candidate Scope

Chief Executive, CFO, CNO, Clinical Practice Directors, Medical Physicists, Specialized Engineers

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ESTABLISHED TALENT POOLS

Contingent Placement

Performance-only direct-hire matching for core operational, technical, and mid-level department roles.

Placement Fee Structure
20% to 25%
Of First-Year Base Salary
Upfront Financial Commitment
$0 Upfront
Zero financial commitment until accepted hire starts
Search Execution Protocol
  • Curated introductions from active proprietary database and referrals
  • Structured technical screening against role benchmarks
  • Full credential verification and thorough reference auditing
  • Written replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement
Ideal Candidate Scope

Senior Accountants, Staff Engineers, Clinic Managers, Department Supervisors

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AGILE DEPLOYMENT

Contract & Interim Staffing

Rapid deployment for sudden vacancies, peak turnaround projects, or interim executive leadership.

Placement Fee Structure
Transparent Markup
Hourly Bill-Rate Markup Over Payroll Wages
Upfront Financial Commitment
Scoped SOW
Billed weekly against audited hours delivered
Search Execution Protocol
  • Immediate deployment (7 to 14 days) for critical operational gaps
  • 100% Employer of Record (EOR), multi-state payroll, and insurance management
  • Direct contract-to-permanent conversion options with pro-rata credits
  • Immediate replacement backing throughout the assignment
Ideal Candidate Scope

Interim CFOs, Interim Directors of Nursing (DON), Plant Turnaround Leads, Project Commissioning Specialists

Scope Interim Staffing
Side-by-Side Operational Analysis

Head-to-Head Model Comparison

Clear commitments, candidate sourcing depth, and risk mitigation terms across each engagement structure.

Execution DimensionEngaged Search (Signature)Contingent PlacementContract Staffing
Upfront Financial CommitmentStarting at $3,500 (100% credited to final invoice)$0 upfront (pure success fee upon start)Statement of work (hourly billing, $0 retainer)
Search Placement FeeFees are 15 to 30% of first-year salary, with engagement fees starting at $3,500.20% to 25% of first-year base salaryTransparent hourly bill-rate markup over W-2 wages
Sourcing Methodology100% direct passive headhunting into competitorsProprietary network and active applicant poolVetted roster of pre-qualified deployable contractors
Partner Capacity & FocusCapped partner search load with dedicated sprint teamShared recruiter load across pipeline mandatesDedicated project manager and account team
Outreach & Delivery VelocityOutreach starts within 2 hours of a signed agreement and paid invoice. Calibrated shortlist follows search plan.Candidate submissions as matching talent surfacesMobilization follows the signed statement of work
Replacement ProtectionReplacement guarantee per your engagement agreementReplacement guarantee per your engagement agreementImmediate contractor replacement upon notice
The Engaged Credit Guarantee

How Our Search Credit Works: Zero Wasted Dollars.

100% of the engagement fee is credited toward your final placement invoice. Fees are 15 to 30% of first-year salary, with engagement fees starting at $3,500. We partner with you to fill the seat, not harvest non-refundable deposits.

Replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement on all direct-hire searches.
Schedule Scoping Session

Mandate calibrated with a senior partner within 2 business hours

Executive Pricing Clarity

Frequently Asked Commercial Questions

Replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement. Outreach starts within 2 hours of a signed agreement and paid invoice.
Search Standards

17 Years in Executive Search.
Zero Black Box.

We operate with transparent weekly updates, direct partner delivery, and performance-aligned commercial terms for critical healthcare and executive leadership searches.

How Engaged Search Works

Search Starts in 2 Hours

Once your agreement is signed and invoice paid, outreach launches the same day. We map passive talent and reach out directly rather than waiting on job board applicants.

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100% Credited Engagement Fee

Fees are 15 to 30% of first-year salary, with engagement fees starting at $3,500. Every dollar is credited toward the final placement fee due only upon candidate start.

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Written Replacement Guarantee

Every placed candidate carries a replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement.

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Direct Answers

Frequently Asked Questions.

Expert insights on executive search and leadership placement economics.

How does Engaged Search work for healthcare leadership and specialized staff?

Once your agreement is signed and invoice paid, our outreach starts within 2 hours. We do not post and pray on job boards. We reach passive clinical leaders and specialized staff through direct headhunting, targeted multichannel campaigns, a dedicated page for your role, and trusted industry referrals. Fees are 15 to 30% of first-year salary, with engagement fees starting at $3,500. The engagement fee is 100% credited toward the placement fee.

What healthcare sectors and clinical specialties do you recruit for?

We specialize across five core healthcare pillars: Acute Care Hospitals & Health Systems, Senior Care & Assisted Living, Home Health & Hospice, Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Services, and Outpatient Rehabilitation & Therapy (including CHT, PT, OT, and SLP). We recruit both executive leadership (CEOs, CNOs, Administrators, Medical Directors) and specialized clinical staff.

What is your placement guarantee?

The replacement guarantee is per your engagement agreement. If a placed candidate leaves during the guarantee period, we conduct a replacement search at no additional recruitment fee.

How does Engaged Search pricing compare to traditional models?

Engaged Search combines dedicated search capacity with aligned performance incentives. You pay a flat engagement fee (engagement fees start at $3,500) to initiate immediate same-day headhunting. The entire engagement fee is credited toward the standard placement fee due only upon candidate start.

Do you also recruit for non-healthcare industries?

Yes. While healthcare is our lead practice, we maintain active executive search practices for Technology (CTO, VP Engineering, AI/SaaS), Finance (CFO, Controller, Private Equity), and Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Operations.

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