Executive Search for Healthcare Organizations
Scion Executive Search delivers proven executive recruitment solutions for hospitals, health systems, medical groups, and healthcare organizations committed to advancing care and innovation.
We Are Proven Experts in U.S. Healthcare Leadership Recruitment
Exceptional leadership drives innovation, ensures quality care, and steers healthcare organizations through regulatory complexity and constant change. At Scion Executive Search, we understand the unique demands of the healthcare landscape and deliver leaders who rise to meet them.
We proudly partner with hospitals, health systems, clinics, research institutions, and medical groups to recruit visionary executives tailored to your mission. Whether you’re seeking a transformative CEO to expand service lines, improve care access, and drive strategic growth across your system, a compassionate CNO to champion patient-centered care, or a seasoned Medical Director to lead clinical excellence and align provider teams with organizational goals, our deep sector knowledge and national network connect you with leaders who fit.
We go beyond filling roles. We identify mission-aligned professionals who inspire teams, elevate performance, and shape the future of healthcare. Let Scion Executive Search be your trusted partner in building lasting leadership and a healthier tomorrow.
Since 2006, Scion Executive Search has been a trusted leader in executive recruitment and leadership advisory for organizations across the healthcare sector. Our national reach and deep sector expertise empower hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations to secure transformative leadership. We partner with our clients to navigate leadership transitions and hire exceptional talent that drives impact, strengthens teams, and advances their mission.
Why Leading National Organizations Choose Scion
Specialized Healthcare Expertise
Scion Executive Search specializes in executive recruitment for U.S. healthcare organizations. With nearly two decades of award-winning success, our work has been recognized by Forbes, the Business Times, Inc. 5000, and Best of Staffing. Our team delivers consistent, agile, and proven results with every engagement.
Unmatched Access to Healthcare Leadership
We maintain access to a proprietary leadership network of over 750,000 vetted professionals, alongside a broader reach of more than 16 million public network contacts. For each search, our consultants apply targeted outreach and connect with passive leaders who are not accessible through traditional resources. Our national reach combined with a clear understanding of your organization’s mission and culture allows us to deliver executives with strategic insight, clinical empathy, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care.
Collaborative Partnership, Seamless Process
We manage every detail of the search process on your behalf so your team can stay focused on daily priorities. With open communication and a personalized approach, we ensure a smooth, timely, and stress-free search experience that aligns with your leadership goals. From initial consultation to final placement, we serve as your dedicated and proactive partner.
Proven Success in Healthcare Leadership
We have placed impactful leaders at hospitals, health systems, clinics, medical groups, and research institutions across the country. These executives have elevated patient outcomes, launched innovative programs, and strengthened organizational performance. We are confident in our ability to deliver the same results for your team.
Our Guarantee: At Scion Executive Search, your satisfaction is our priority. Every retained search engagement comes with a clear and dependable service guarantee that ensures you are fully supported. In the rare event that a placement does not meet expectations, we will reinitiate the search at no additional cost. With a proven history of success and a 98% executive retention rate, organizations across the nation continue to trust Scion as their healthcare executive search partner. Our commitment to quality, accountability, and long-term results sets us apart.
We specialize in conducting healthcare executive searches for the following key leadership roles:
Chief Healthcare Leadership Search:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
- Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Clinical Officer (CCO)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Quality Officer (CQO)
- Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
- Chief Population Health Officer
- Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
- Chief Innovation Officer
- Chief Health Equity Officer
- Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
- Chief Pharmacy Officer
- Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
- Chief Risk Officer
Healthcare Departmental Leadership:
- Vice President of Clinical Services
- Vice President of Nursing
- Vice President of Patient Experience
- Vice President of Revenue Cycle
- Vice President of Medical Affairs
- Vice President of Talent and Organizational Development
- Vice President of Patient Safety and Accreditation
- Vice President of Case Management and Utilization Review
- Vice President of Behavioral Health
- Vice President of Physician Services
- Vice President of Managed Care
- VP/Director of Strategy and Growth
- VP/Director of Medical Services
- VP/Director of Research
- VP/Director of Legal Affairs
Other Healthcare Leadership Specialties:
- Executive Director of Surgical Services
- Executive Director of Ambulatory Care
- Executive Director of Oncology Services
- Executive Director of Behavioral Health
- Executive Director of Women’s and Children’s Services
- System Director of Quality and Patient Safety
- System Director of Clinical Integration
- System Director of Perioperative Services
- Administrative Director of Emergency Services
- Administrative Director of Cardiology Services
- Administrative Director of Rehabilitation Services
- Administrative Director of Infection Prevention
- Medical Group Administrator
- Medical Director (multiple specialties)
- Home Health/Hospice Executives
- VP/Director of Public Health
- Physicians
- Other specialties
