Health Systems · Digital Health · PE-Backed Platforms

Healthcare Recruiters
in New York City

Source EQ recruits healthcare executives, physicians, and clinical leaders for organizations in New York City, New York. We place the A players — the people who don't respond to job boards — through direct outreach grounded in 20+ years of healthcare network relationships.

500+
Placements Since 2018
20+
Years of Expertise
100K+
Healthcare Professionals in Network
National
Reach, NY Focus

The New York City Healthcare Hiring Market

New York City is one of the most competitive healthcare talent markets in the world. The city is home to some of the most prestigious health systems in the country — NYU Langone, NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, Northwell Health, and NYC Health + Hospitals — as well as a dense network of FQHCs and community health centers serving over 8 million residents. New York's behavioral health workforce crisis is acute: the state has among the highest rates of mental illness nationally and significant shortages of psychiatrists and PMHNPs, particularly in underserved communities across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. At the same time, New York is a national hub for digital health and venture-backed healthcare companies, with significant investor activity and a growing ecosystem of PE-backed behavioral health, telehealth, and clinical services platforms. Competition for clinical and executive talent is intense at every level — candidates in the New York market have more options and higher salary expectations than in most other US cities.

Source EQ serves New York City-area organizations as part of our national healthcare recruiting practice. We are not a local staffing agency — we are a boutique executive search firm with national reach and deep specialty expertise that operates effectively in the New York City market because we maintain relationships with the clinical and executive talent active there.

Who We Recruit For

  • ✦ Major health systems
  • ✦ NYC Health + Hospitals and public health organizations
  • ✦ FQHCs and community health centers
  • ✦ PE-backed behavioral health and digital health platforms
  • ✦ Telehealth companies
  • ✦ Specialty and multi-site physician groups
In-Demand Roles

Roles We Recruit in New York City

Psychiatrist

Source EQ actively recruits this role in the New York City market through direct outreach to passive candidates in our network.

PMHNP

Source EQ actively recruits this role in the New York City market through direct outreach to passive candidates in our network.

FQHC CEO

Source EQ actively recruits this role in the New York City market through direct outreach to passive candidates in our network.

Chief Medical Officer

Source EQ actively recruits this role in the New York City market through direct outreach to passive candidates in our network.

VP Clinical Operations

Source EQ actively recruits this role in the New York City market through direct outreach to passive candidates in our network.

Digital Health CMO

Source EQ actively recruits this role in the New York City market through direct outreach to passive candidates in our network.

Our Approach

How Source EQ Reaches Passive Talent in New York City

The most impactful healthcare leaders in any market — including New York City — are already employed, performing well, and not on any job board. They move when the right opportunity finds them: personally, thoughtfully, and with a clear picture of what they would be joining.

Source EQ reaches these professionals through direct outreach grounded in long-term network relationships. We don't blast your job description to a generic candidate pool. We identify the specific individuals who are the best fit for your organization and reach them personally — explaining your mission, your opportunity, and why we believe it's right for them.

Every candidate we present has been deeply interviewed by Christine Rossell, MBA personally. You receive a curated shortlist of 3 to 5 exceptional candidates who have been assessed for clinical competency, cultural fit, leadership capacity, and genuine interest in your organization — before you ever spend time meeting them.

THE SOURCE EQ PROCESS

01 Deep Intake — We learn your organization, culture, and exactly what success looks like in this role.

02 Targeted Sourcing — Direct outreach to the right professionals in New York City and nationally.

03 EQ Evaluation — We assess beyond credentials — cultural fit, leadership capacity, and long-term potential.

04 Curated Shortlist — 3 to 5 vetted candidates who are genuinely excited about your organization.

05 Offer and Onboarding — We stay engaged through the offer, close, and first 90 days.

Common Questions

Healthcare Recruiting in New York City — FAQs

Does Source EQ have a physical office in New York City?
Source EQ is a boutique national healthcare recruiting firm. We do not maintain a physical office in New York City, but we operate effectively in this market through our network of healthcare professional relationships, our understanding of the New York City healthcare landscape, and our national recruiting infrastructure. Our clients in New York City receive the same founder-led, hands-on service as every Source EQ client nationwide.
How does Source EQ compete for talent in the New York market given high salary expectations?
New York candidates command premium compensation, and we help organizations understand the market rate reality before the search begins. We also help clients frame non-compensation factors — mission, leadership quality, work-life balance, and growth trajectory — to compete effectively against higher-paying alternatives.
Do you recruit for NYC Health + Hospitals or other public health organizations in New York?
Yes — we recruit for public, nonprofit, and private healthcare organizations across New York City. We understand the unique compensation structures, union considerations, and mission profiles of public health organizations, and we identify candidates who are drawn to that environment.
How quickly can Source EQ start a search for a New York City-area organization?
We can begin a search in the New York City market within days of a signed engagement. Our standard timeline is first candidates within 2 to 3 weeks of intake for most roles, with most searches closing within 60 to 90 days. We give you a realistic timeline assessment at our initial conversation based on the specific role, compensation, and organizational profile.
What types of healthcare organizations in New York City does Source EQ work with?
We work with the full range of healthcare organizations in the New York City market — including major health systems, nyc health + hospitals and public health organizations, fqhcs and community health centers and others. If your organization provides healthcare services and needs to hire exceptional clinical or executive talent, we can help.
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