Experts in Anesthesia Recruitment
Our anesthesia-focused workforce solutions strengthen staffing stability when hiring is hard and coverage cannot slip. We combine recruitment process outsourcing, targeted market, and an industry-leading database to accelerate hiring and protect OR performance.
For hospitals and health systems that employ their own anesthesia clinicians but desire robust recruitment support, NAPA offers its expertise and tools to deliver results. Our comprehensive recruitment solutions can facilitate the full hiring cycle, helping clients achieve greater workforce stability based on their specific needs.
Our insights are rooted in our own anesthesia recruitment success metrics.

~2.8K
Anesthesia clinicians hired in the last 3 years

~20%
Of our hiring is achieved through internal referrals

~60
Anesthesia training program relationships
How We Help Clients
We design sourcing strategies to reach the right clinicians in the right markets, leveraging a robust anesthesia specialty database and detailed market analytics. Our recruitment branding and marketing campaigns highlight your organization’s strengths, while transparent reporting and a candidate-focused approach create a positive hiring experience.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
- We start by understanding your organization’s unique profile and open role(s)
- Then we tap into our extensive talent pool and launch targeted national campaigns to attract the right candidates
- Our team provides tailored support throughout the process based on your needs, from screening for clinical and cultural fit to coordinating interviews and managing feedback

Understanding Your Client Profile
Every recruitment strategy begins with a deep understanding of your unique profile. We work with your leadership to determine hiring gaps and goals, identify what differentiates your system and facility locations, and define the cultural and professional attributes that make for a successful fit.
By aligning with your decision-makers and influencers, we ensure recruitment strategies are both effective and representative of your organization. This clarity empowers us to be your advocate in the market, guides our sourcing strategies, and facilitates more effective candidate screening.
Technology-Enabled Database
Our talent solutions are powered by technology innovation and data accuracy. NAPA maintains a robust anesthesiology database, containing more than 110K verified candidates with an accuracy rate of roughly 90%. We leverage an intelligent talent platform powered by AI and automation, to accelerate the hiring process and enhance the candidate journey.
Integrated Recruitment Marketing Tactics
We combine direct texting and email outreach with job board priority placements and programmatic advertising targeted to specific keywords. Digital display and retargeting campaigns further amplify reach, while personalized outreach builds rapport with candidates. We can also provide guidance on organic social media campaigns, candidate referral program development, and support events. Throughout, we track and report metrics to continuously refine our strategy and ensure results.

Short-Term Locums Coverage
When permanent hiring cannot fully address immediate staffing needs, our locums program provides flexible coverage to protect both stability and growth. We currently manage $200 million in locums tenens spend annually and maintain a network of more than 300 anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs), supported by partnerships with over 50 vendors. Our value-added services include:
- Centralized rate card management
- Streamlined vendor oversight through a single point of contact
- Consolidated invoicing with audit integrity
- Privileging support
This comprehensive approach allows hospitals and health systems to secure high-quality anesthesia coverage with less administrative burden
