Pryia Rice
Canton
Summary
With over 15 years of progressive experience in the healthcare recruitment industry, this dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition leader specializes in recruiting physicians, APPs, and clinical staff. Throughout the career, successfully led recruitment teams, built strategic partnerships, and implemented effective talent acquisition strategies for clinical recruiting. An expert in full-cycle recruiting, team leadership, organizational growth, and developing innovative, data-driven solutions to attract top-tier healthcare professionals. Excels in managing complex negotiations, creating talent pipelines, and aligning recruitment efforts with organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Provider Recruiting
ValeraHealth
08.2024 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
Senior Physician Recruiter - Anesthesiology (contract)
TeamHealth
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Responsible for staffing anesthesiologists and CRNAs for TeamHealth’s (TH) Duke-LifePoint Group contracts
- Developed sourcing strategies for the anesthesia service line in rural markets and areas new to TH
- Collaborated with the residency relation team to develop the campus recruiting strategy specifically for AZ and TX
- Partner with operational and clinical leadership to present QBR to clients
- Worked closely with clients to understand their unique staffing needs and provided customized solutions accordingly.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages, attracting top talent in the medical field.
- Conducted market research on industry trends, providing valuable insights for adjusting recruitment strategies.
- Increased retention rates by matching physicians with suitable opportunities based on their career goals and preferences.
- Partnered with educational institutions to identify promising graduates for entry-level physician positions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify ideal physician candidates for specific roles and locations.
Interim Director, Provider and Clinical Staffing (contract)
Vision Innovation Partners (VIP)
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked with the operating partner of the PE firm to develop and implement a scalable clinical recruitment strategy
- Collaborated with new senior leadership (HR, Finance, Marketing) to understand current and future recruiting needs, including succession planning
- Created a sourcing strategy to identify passive and active physician candidate pipelines
- Designed clinical recruiting workflows to meet the hiring goals of the organization, and to allow senior leadership to quickly view the pre-determined KPIs
- Trained hiring leaders and recruiters on effectively using the new workflow
- Identified fellowship and residency programs to partner with to increase VIP’s brand awareness and further develop the physician candidate pipeline
VP of Provider and Clinical Staffing
Benevis, Dental Practice Management
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for developing, leading, and executing TA strategy for this private equity-backed DSO which comprises, 19 unique office brands, in 135 offices across 17 states
- Created a recruiting dashboard to present to Benevis’ C-suite every week; reported on metrics and state of provider recruiting to BOD on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Collaborated with several members of the PE group to effectively execute the provider recruiting strategy
- Built the provider recruiting team from 2 recruiters to a team of 7 doctor recruiters and 4 sourcers dedicated to increasing the doctor candidate pipeline
- Managed a team of 18 recruiters and recruiting support
- Increased doctor hires by approx
- 25% month over month
- Created a training and development program for all high-volume recruiters to increase their output
- Managed a $1.2M recruitment marketing budget
- Created and executed a targeted, robust recruiting marketing strategy for all roles across all locations
- Implemented several resources to boost sourcing activity, including: ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Recruiter, affiliations with dental associations
- Developed a solid sourcing strategy which resulted in a 30% increase in provider and clinical support applicant flow
- Worked closely with the internal marketing team to develop a new employee value proposition, optimize the career website, and improve NPS at the local office level
- Developed a robust campus recruiting strategy for hiring doctors, hygienists, and clinical support staff
- Streamlined the interview process to be able to hire at a greater velocity, while utilizing best-practice interview questions and assessments to identify top talent
- Optimized Benevis’ ATS (iCIMS) workflow to be able to accurately report on every step of the interview process; created a new/separate workflow for doctor recruiting
- Traveled to multiple Benevis offices in several states to engage with clinical and operational leaders, office managers, doctors, and staff to understand their pain points with staffing, and gain first-hand knowledge of the culture of the offices
- Implemented iCIMS Onboarding to improve candidate and new hire experience
- Collaborated with HR to identify an employee survey platform (Glint) to measure employee, candidate, and hiring manager satisfaction with the TA team and recruitment process
Director, Provider Recruiting Operations
Benevis, Dental Practice Management
10.2021 - 01.2022
Manager, Talent Acquisition and Provider Recruiter
SENTA Partners
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Responsible for developing the recruitment function for this start-up, private equity-backed MSO, specializing in ENT and Allergy
- Lead a team of 3 recruiting professionals
- Responsible for sourcing, and recruiting open physician roles
- Directly hired 10 Otolaryngologists, 4 APPs, and 3 executive-level roles
- Developed and implemented the company's first ATS
- Worked closely with the COO to develop staffing plans that match operational strategies, including the growth of existing clinics and the acquisition of new practices
- Developed and implemented a consistent recruitment process for all SENTA Partners' affiliates
- Implement sourcing strategies to reduce agency spend company-wide significantly
- Present KPIs and recruitment operational accomplishments at quarterly BOD meetings with the private equity group and SENTA's executive team
- Create and maintain critical recruitment and staffing reports to show where opportunities exist
- Develop best practices training guides on SENTA's recruitment process, candidate selection, and interviewing techniques
- Worked closely with external vendors to create the employer brand, career website, and reputation management strategy
- Partnered with HR to develop a five-year succession plan for physician recruitment
Senior Physician Recruiter
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
04.2013 - 10.2020
- Responsible for the recruitment of physicians, medical directors, department chiefs, and advanced practice providers across Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (Children's)
- Responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and directing recruitment strategies, including marketing and public relations, candidate relationship management, networking with residency programs, professional associations, and minority organizations, sourcing, creating candidate pipelines, and diversity recruitment initiatives
- Represented Children's at major national and international pediatric conferences to network with potential physician candidates
- Worked closely with department stakeholders to create a robust recruitment plan for their individual needs
- Reported on the status of physician recruitment every week to executive leadership and division chiefs
- Partnered with department and division chairs, practice operation directors, and managers to ensure a professional and seamless recruitment and interview process for all candidates
- Worked in conjunction with HRIS to develop an ATS system tailored to the physician recruitment application and onboarding processes
- Lead and participated in several large projects, including creating and implementing an orientation program tailored to Physicians and APPs, the integration of large private practices into Children's, and the recruitment process for Emory employed physicians working at Children's
Manager of Physician Recruitment (contract)
Premier Anesthesia
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Responsible for hiring Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists to staff Premier's practices nationwide and the supervision of recruiters and coordinators
- Managed a team of 5, including recruiters, recruiting support and credentialing
- Staffed new practice with seven new providers in less than 90 days, which was three months ahead of the projected timeline
- Recommended anesthesia staffing models to hospitals' executives which distinguished Premier as a partner with hospitals and not just a vendor
- Established and maintained close working relationships with hospitals' executive team and surgeons
- Kept hospitals' executives apprised of Anesthesia staffing and changes within the departments
- Developed and implemented recruitment and marketing strategies for Premier which included, but not limited to direct mail/email campaigns, trade shows, print and internet advertising
Recruitment Project Manager (Contract)
Piedmont Hospital
12.2006 - 03.2009
- Managed a major talent acquisition project for Piedmont Hospital's Heart Institute to accommodate increased patient population in Cardiovascular services
- At completion of project, 160 new healthcare professionals were sourced and onboarded in support of a rapid expansion of services in the cardiovascular area
- Managed a team of 5 contract recruitment professionals in various roles including sourcing, recruitment, and recruitment support
- Participated in meetings with key stakeholders to report on the progress of the project
- Carried a partial requisition load throughout the project
Employment Specialist
Saint Joseph's Hospital
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Responsible for hiring of all registered nurses, clinical care partners, nursing managers, directors and vice presidents within Saint Joseph's medical surgical areas, as well as peri-operative areas
- Recruited healthcare professionals through various avenues such as attending career fairs, research, and cold calling
- Collaborated with hiring managers to ensure budget adherence and the successful completion of search assignments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FLSkills
- Change Management
- Organizational Development
- Strategic planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Reputation Management
- Conflict resolution
- Process improvement
- Workforce planning
- Team development and leadership
- Project management
- Employment branding
- Full life cycle recruiting
Certification
- Certified AIRS Recruiter
- Certified Provider Recruitment Professional
- SHRM-CP
Additional Locations
Woodstock, GA, 30189
Timeline
Director, Provider Recruiting
ValeraHealth
08.2024 - Current
Senior Physician Recruiter - Anesthesiology (contract)
TeamHealth
02.2023 - 11.2024
Interim Director, Provider and Clinical Staffing (contract)
Vision Innovation Partners (VIP)
12.2022 - 06.2023
VP of Provider and Clinical Staffing
Benevis, Dental Practice Management
01.2022 - 12.2022
Director, Provider Recruiting Operations
Benevis, Dental Practice Management
10.2021 - 01.2022
Manager, Talent Acquisition and Provider Recruiter
SENTA Partners
10.2020 - 10.2021
Senior Physician Recruiter
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
04.2013 - 10.2020
Manager of Physician Recruitment (contract)
Premier Anesthesia
03.2009 - 03.2013
Recruitment Project Manager (Contract)
Piedmont Hospital
12.2006 - 03.2009
Employment Specialist
Saint Joseph's Hospital
01.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Nova Southeastern University
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