April 2018 saw job gains in healthcare, manufacturing, mining, and professional and business services. Healthcare job growth continued to increase steadily, adding 24,400 jobs in April and more than 305,000 jobs in the last 12 months. The national unemployment rate changed for the first time in six months, falling from 4.1% to 3.9%. Healthcare unemployment saw a similar decrease from 2.6% in March to 2.3% in April.
Job Growth Continues to Climb as Unemployment Rates Fall in April
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Jobs Report
Facility Spotlight: Coliseum Health System
Coliseum Health System is comprised of Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital, two medical/surgical campuses with 413 beds designed to meet the comprehensive medical needs of central Georgia. Both of these HCA facilities include a 24-hour emergency room with areas shortest wait times, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, rehabilitation programs, and diagnostic services.
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Facility Spotlight
Recruitment Employees of the Month for January-March, 2018
Each month, our Recruitment team recognizes a team member who exemplifies outstanding service while maintaining a positive attitude. Congratulations to Recruitment's Employees of the Month for January, February, and March 2018!
Topics: Healthcare, HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment, Employee Recognition
National Job Growth Slows, while Healthcare Growth Remains Steady
While national job growth slowed from 326,000 in February to just over 100,000 in March, healthcare continued to climb by adding 22,400 jobs last month, an 18% increase over February. Both the national unemployment rate and the healthcare unemployment rate remained steady month-over-month.
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Jobs Report
Facility Spotlight: Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is a leading healthcare services provider for the west Texas city of El Paso and its surrounding communities. The healthcare system's two main facilities – Las Palmas Medical Center and Del Sol Medical Center – are complemented by clinics, rehab centers, emergency centers, and more, all of which are part of HCA.
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Facility Spotlight
Total Job Growth Continues to Climb in February
February 2018 saw the addition of 313,000 new jobs, an increase of 56% over this time last year. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1% for the fifth consecutive month.
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Jobs Report
Topics: Healthcare, HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment
HWS President & CEO Named to "Staffing 100" List for Third Consecutive Year
Brendan Courtney, our President & CEO, was named to Staffing Industry Analysts' "Staffing 100" List for the third consecutive year! This annual list highlights the 100 most influential people who drive the staffing industry forward.
During Brendan's tenure, HealthTrust became one of the country's top 10 healthcare staffing firms, experienced four consecutive years of double-digit growth, and developed a successful managed service provider (MSP) business line with more than $1 billion in MSP spend.
Topics: Healthcare, HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment
HealthTrust Hero: Tina Jackson
Nashville Director of Staffing Tina Jackson is our next corporate HealthTrust Hero! Tina was recognized for her unyielding commitment to operational excellence and for playing an integral role in HealthTrust's continued success.
Topics: Healthcare, HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment, Employee Recognition, Employee Spotlight, HealthTrust Hero
Facility Spotlight: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is a 330+ bed, full-service hospital located in beautiful Idaho Falls. The facility is home to the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the state’s only Level 1 Intensive Care Unit, and the only Emergency Room in Idaho Falls. The Center serves an area encompassing southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, and parts of Montana.
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Facility Spotlight, HCA