andrew diffenbaugh
@andrewdiffenbaugh
SME in Physician recruitment- executive for large nonprofit & publicly traded health systems.
What I'm looking for
Dynamic talent acquisition executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership in physician recruitment across complex healthcare systems and national networks. My proven track record includes building high-performing teams and developing system-wide strategies that consistently exceed targets, resulting in hundreds of successful physician placements across diverse specialties.
In my most recent role as Senior Physician Talent Acquisition at Acadia Healthcare, I co-led the recruitment strategy for a national behavioral health network, collaborating with C-suite executives to align recruitment with organizational objectives. I successfully exceeded targets by recruiting over 80 clinical providers annually while managing more than 50 active requisitions. My focus on technology and innovation allowed me to leverage multiple platforms and create recruitment videos that expanded our candidate pipeline by 40%.
Throughout my career, I have founded and scaled a healthcare recruitment firm, directed corporate physician recruitment for a 72-hospital rural healthcare system, and managed specialized Emergency Medicine physician recruitment for high-acuity travel assignments. My leadership has resulted in significant cost reductions and organizational value generation through strategic recruitment initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Physician Talent Acquisition
Acadia Healthcare, Inc.
Jan 2021 - Mar 2025 (4 years 2 months)
Co-led physician recruitment strategy for a national behavioral health network spanning over 250 facilities across 38 states. Exceeded targets by recruiting 80+ clinical providers annually while managing 50+ active requisitions.
Corporate Physician Recruiter
American Physician Partners
Dec 2019 - Oct 2020 (10 months)
Managed specialized Emergency Medicine physician recruitment for high-acuity travel assignments nationwide. Successfully maintained 40+ active requisitions with a 30% reduction in fulfillment time.
Director & Founder
Professional Recruitment Resources, LLC
Feb 2011 - Nov 2019 (8 years 9 months)
Founded and scaled a healthcare recruitment firm serving healthcare systems nationally. Oversaw the hiring and training of physician recruiters, building a high-performing team.
Director, Corporate Physician Recruiter
LifePoint Health, Inc.
Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years)
Led physician recruitment strategy for a 72-hospital rural healthcare system. Recruited 82 physicians in a single year while managing 50+ concurrent requisitions.
Education
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George Mason University
Bachelor of Science, Management
Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Management. Developed foundational knowledge in business administration and organizational leadership.
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