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.

  • 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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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Operations & Lean

Manufacturing & Industrial

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

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.

Transparent Commercial Terms

Transparent Search Pricing.
Aligned With Performance.

Fees are 15 to 30% of first-year salary, with engagement fees starting at $3,500. Replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement. Dedicated partner capacity without 33% retained search lock-ins.

100% Upfront Fee Credited on PlacementZero Non-Refundable Retainer TrapsContractual Replacement Guarantee
MOST POPULAR · EXECUTIVE & SPECIALIZED

Engaged Search

Dedicated search sprint for critical leadership & technical scarcity roles.

Search Placement Fee
15% to 30%

of first-year base salary based on role seniority

Engagement Commitment
Starting at $3,500

100% credited in full toward final placement fee

Included Search Protocol
  • Direct passive headhunting into employed market leaders
  • Dedicated role profile landing page and calibrated outreach
  • Verified credential audit (PE, NETA IV, DABR, GICSP, State Licenses)
  • Weekly sprint pipeline reporting with partner direct access
  • Replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement
Ideal Candidate Scope

Hospital C-Suite, Clinical Directors, Principal Electrical Engineers, Plant turnaround leads, Specialized Therapists

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SELECT PIPELINE ROLES

Contingent Search

Performance-only matching for established talent pools.

Search Placement Fee
20% to 25%

of first-year base salary upon successful start

Engagement Commitment
$0 Upfront

Zero financial commitment until hire is made

Included Search Protocol
  • Curated introductions from active proprietary database
  • Targeted candidate screening against role criteria
  • Interview coordination and feedback alignment
  • Comprehensive reference and credential verification
  • Replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement
Ideal Candidate Scope

Individual contributors, technical specialists, mid-level engineers, general department staffing

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RAPID DEPLOYMENT

Contract & Interim Staffing

Immediate leadership or surge technical contractor coverage.

Search Placement Fee
Transparent Markup

hourly bill-rate markup over payroll wages

Engagement Commitment
Scoped SOW

Billed weekly against audited hours delivered

Included Search Protocol
  • Immediate deployment for critical leadership gaps or outages
  • Full employer of record (EOR), payroll, and insurance management
  • Milestone-driven technical deliverables and weekly timecards
  • Direct contract-to-permanent conversion options
  • Continuous quality assurance throughout the assignment
Ideal Candidate Scope

Interim C-Suite (CFO, DON), plant turnaround supervisors, peak project commissioning engineers

Scope Interim Staffing
Side-by-Side Analysis

Operational Search Matrix

Compare upfront commitments, timelines, and guarantees across each search model.

DeliverableEngaged Search (Signature)Contingent PlacementContract Staffing
Upfront Engagement CommitmentStarting at $3,500 (100% credited to final fee)$0 (Pure success fee upon hire)Statement of work (hourly billing)
Search Placement Fee15% to 30% first-year base salary20% to 25% first-year base salaryTransparent hourly bill-rate markup
Exclusivity & Dedicated CapacityExclusive partner sprint (capped search load)Non-exclusive active candidate pipelineDedicated project assignment
Candidate Sourcing Depth100% direct passive headhuntingProprietary network and active applicantsVetted roster of deployable specialists
Shortlist Delivery VelocityCalibrated shortlist in 7 to 10 business daysCandidate submissions in 14 to 21 daysMobilization in 48 to 72 hours
Risk MitigationReplacement 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 $3,500 engagement fee is credited toward your final placement invoice. For example: hiring a specialized engineering manager with a $160,000 base salary at a 20% placement fee ($32,000) leaves a final balance of only $28,500 on start date. We partner with you to fill the seat, not harvest deposits.

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

First call to scoped engagement within one business day

Common Questions

Executive Search Pricing FAQ

Replacement guarantee per your engagement agreement · Scoped within 24 hours
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.

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.

Written Replacement Guarantee

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

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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PHONE
(757) 720-7173
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
24H
Response SLA
2H
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