Rural Healthcare Staffing Solutions
Meeting the Critical Needs of Rural Communities
Rural healthcare organizations are the backbone of their community, yet they face unique staffing challenges. From geographic isolation and limited resources to financial pressures and higher patient needs, rural hospitals and clinics often struggle to recruit and retain the talent required to provide consistent, quality care.
At Healthcare Staffing Professionals (HSP), we specialize in helping rural healthcare organizations overcome these barriers with customized staffing solutions that ensure continuity of care and long-term stability.
Common Challenges We Hear from Rural Healthcare Organizations
Workforce Shortages: Over 60% of primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) are in rural counties, leaving communities underserved.
Limited Resources: Smaller budgets and outdated infrastructure make it harder for rural facilities to compete with urban systems.
Geographic Isolation: Providers are often hesitant to relocate due to fewer amenities and social opportunities.
Financial Pressures: Two-thirds of U.S. hospital closures since 2011 have been in rural areas, making retention even more critical.
Patient Demographics: Older populations with higher chronic illness rates increase demands on limited staff
Helping Rural Organizations Thrive
Flexible Workforce Solutions
HSP connects rural healthcare facilities with traveling nurses, therapists, and allied health professionals to quickly address critical coverage gaps. We also provide access to temporary physicians and specialists, ensuring continuity of care while you search for permanent hires or manage fluctuating patient demand.
Optimizing Care Models
At HSP, we help rural healthcare organizations operate more efficiently by delivering cross-trained professionals who can adapt to multiple roles and providing access to our extensive talent database of highly qualified clinicians and support staff. Our technology-driven solutions ease administrative demands and improve care coordination, while our ability to rapidly deploy staff and oversee credentialing and compliance ensures a smooth onboarding process and uninterrupted patient care.
Supporting Rural Pratice
HSP helps rural facilities thrive with customized staffing models that fit unique budgets and needs. Through our nationwide network, we rapidly deploy qualified clinicians and support staff while handling credentialing and compliance to streamline onboarding and ensure uninterrupted patient care.
Why Choose HSP?
20+ Years Experience
Helping Healthcare providers scale with confidence since 2006
Nationwide Reach
Equipped to staff across the U.S.
Quick Turnaround
Our vetted talent pool and streamlined process gets you coverage fast.
Nursing & Clinical Support
- Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
- Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, EKG Technicians
- Phlebotomists, Lab Technicians, Clinical Laboratory Scientists
- Behavioral Health Specialists
Mental & Behavioral Health
- Psychiatrists, Psychologists
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
- Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs)
- Recreational Therapists
- Licensed Psychiatric Technicians
Rehabilitation & Therapy
- Occupational Therapists & Certified OT Assistants
- Physical Therapists & PT Assistants
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Respiratory Therapists
Dental Professionals
- Dentists
- Dental Hygienists
- Registered Dental Assistants
- Dental Assistants
Physicians & Advanced Practice
- Primary Care Physicians
- Physicians (All Specialties)
- Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
Administrative & Office Support
- Medical Front Desk, Clerks, Receptionists
- Administrative Assistants, Analysts, and Specialists
- Office Assistants, Office Managers, Executive Assistants
EHR & Health IT
- EHR Project Managers, Application Specialists, Scribes
- EHR Trainers, Implementation Specialists
- Experience with major systems including: Epic, Oracle Health, MEDITECH, and Waystar
Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registered Dietitians
- Dietetic Technicians
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Frequently Asked Questions:
HSP works directly with healthcare organizations to understand their staffing needs and timelines. We recruit, screen, credential, and onboard qualified healthcare professionals, whether you need temporary, contract, or permanent staff. Our goal is to simplify the hiring process, ensure compliance, and deliver talent that aligns with your standards so you can focus on patient care.
We place clinical and non-clinical professionals, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medical Assistants, Behavioral Health Specialists, Lab Technicians, and Administrative Support staff across hospitals, clinics, and public health programs
Yes. HSP offers flexible healthcare staffing solutions including short-term contracts, long-term assignments, temp-to-perm transitions, and direct hire placements to fit your facility’s needs.
Absolutely. All healthcare professionals placed by HSP are thoroughly vetted, licensed, and credentialed. We follow strict compliance guidelines to ensure quality and patient safety.
Our recruiters work closely with each facility to understand their culture, expectations, and patient care standards. We match those insights with candidates’ experience, certifications, and work preferences to ensure the right fit.
We provide healthcare staffing services nationwide. We are equipped to support both urban and rural facilities.
HSP handles recruitment, credentialing, compliance, and onboarding logistics. This frees up your internal team to focus on patient care, operational strategy, and retention instead of chasing applicants or vetting paperwork.
HSP’s staffing managers serve as dedicated partners, overseeing recruitment, compliance, and client support. They work closely with your team to understand your staffing goals, deliver timely placements, and maintain quality and regulatory standards. Think of them as your direct line to a streamlined, responsive, and scalable staffing solution.
HSP staffs both clinical and nonclinical roles: from RNs, therapists, allied health, behavioral health, to administrative assistants, EHR specialists, and more. This full-spectrum coverage ensures rural facilities don’t have leftover gaps in support or operations.
