The U.S. added 156,000 new jobs in the final month of 2016 and worker pay rose at the fastest pace since the Great Recession, reflecting a surge in employment over the past six years that’s left many companies complaining about a shortage of skilled labor, in particular within the healthcare sector.

Mike Heilman is a Staffing Consultant for HealthTrust Workforce Solutions’ West Florida location. He recently earned his degree in Business Management from the University of South Florida while working full-time for HealthTrust.

Citrus Memorial Hospital is a 204-bed acute care hospital in Central Florida offering 24/7 emergency room services, heart and vascular care, orthopedic and spine care, outpatient wound care, and more.

2016 was a big year for HealthTrust Workforce Solutions! Let’s take a look back at some of our most popular blog posts of the year.

With the holiday season in high-gear, it is easy to get caught up decorating our homes, attending parties and programs, and finding the perfect gifts for our friends and family. 

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions donated toys to two local charities this holiday season! 

While all nurses accomplish incredible tasks over the course of their careers, a nationwide search for America’s Most Amazing Nurse is underway!

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions was filled with holiday cheer this week! Our annual Holiday Gathering treated our Sunrise, Fla. staff to delicious Cuban food, great raffle prizes, and gift bags filled with HealthTrust-branded apparel. 

To see how some of our departments got into the holiday spirit, check out our photos below. 

Searching for a new job can be daunting. Luckily, the season of holiday cheer is also the best time to make your next career move. Here are three reasons why you should start your job search now. 

Blake Medical Center is a 383-bed HCA facility located on the west coast of Florida, just minutes from Sarasota. Blake Medical has a multitude of award-winning specialty centers including burn care, complex hand repair, and a stroke center. The facility’s Level II Trauma Center is the second one of its kind in the state and was the first one on the west coast south of Tampa Bay.