“We are very pleased to be working with The Carlisle Group,” exclaimed Shull, describing how happy he has been with TCG’s efficiency in seeking out and sourcing physicians for his opportunities. “When we had our needs for primary care physicians, they presented us with some great candidates and helped match our needs with the physician’s needs.”
It’s no surprise that The Carlisle Group could present Highlands-Cashiers Hospital with so many great candidates for their opportunity. Highlands, North Carolina is located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Due to the town’s elevation and a combination of abundant rainfall and sunshine, has a rich landscape that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. More and more of those visitors are beginning to move permanently to the region, which helped attract Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s new internist from California to the opportunity.
Ken Shull attributes his facility’s physician recruiting success to a combination of The Carlisle Group’s experienced search managers and optimized procurement. “Direct mail works sometimes, but it’s hit or miss,” explained Shull. “With TCG’s optimized e-mail campaigns, they have really turned up with some great candidates.”
“The Carlisle group really does provide Opportunities with Options,” Shull continued. “We’ve had a wonderful experience, we have had wonderful success, and the results are really paying off. “
As explained by TCG Search Manager John Collmer, one of the biggest factors in any search is clear and timely communication. “Clients can really facilitate the process for their search by being responsive,”

