"With the growing demand for locum tenens clinical staff, this acquisition positions Parallon to provide enhanced staffing services that can help hospitals, medical groups and accountable care organizations thrive in today’s dynamic healthcare environment,” said Michael O’Boyle, president and chief executive officer of Parallon. “This acquisition brings a strategic fit that will accelerate our growth, broaden our portfolio and advance the performance of our clients.”
Prior to the acquisition, Parallon's workforce management operations provided nurses, allied staff and physicians with a pool of 7000 health professionals. With Martin, Fletcher, the organization can fill temporary physician positions while placing full-time doctors at client hospitals and healthcare systems.
“We are bringing together two exceptionally strong entities regarded for our industry-leading resources and progressive solutions,” added John Buffa, chief executive officer of Martin, Fletcher. “We are proud to join Parallon. Our collective strengths and shared commitment will provide improvement opportunities for our clients today and tomorrow.”
With roughly 70 employees, Martin, Fletcher handles recruitment and placement of temporary and fulltime staffing, from ER nursing s to orthopedic surgeons, for more than 200 clients across the country. It has one of the highest success rates for recruitment in the U.S.
“We believe the combination of our services with Parallon’s solutions and scale will create an even stronger company that will meet and exceed the needs of more hospitals and healthcare systems across the country,” said Russel Hicks, president of Martin, Fletcher. “This acquisition exemplifies our dedication to improving the search and recruitment process for healthcare organizations.”