Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Healthcare & Engineering Staffing Solutions Nationwide
With over two decades of proven success, we deliver top-tier professionals to clients nationwide. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our company has evolved through strategic mergers to offer 360-degree staffing solutions, including consulting, interim management, executive search, and project staffing. Our Q100 Quality Assurance program ensures we provide candidates who meet both our standards and our clients' unique requirements.Our team of renowned financial consultants, strategists, and healthcare revenue cycle management experts brings decades of combined experience in healthcare and engineering sectors. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-term client relationships through customized solutions and a single point of contact for streamlined service delivery.
Services
Healthcare Staffing
Engineering Recruitment
Executive Search
Revenue Cycle Management
Interim Management
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialized experience in healthcare and engineering staffing
- Nationwide service with local market expertise
- Professionals averaging 10+ years' industry experience
- 7-day turnaround for onboarding and contract execution
- Part of Sanford Rose Associates' elite executive search network
What people say
Record cash performance
Singularly exceptional
Trusted advisors
Superior solutions
Lifelong partners
Services
Healthcare Staffing
We provide specialized healthcare staffing solutions for hospitals and medical facilities. Our services include placing Chief Financial Officers, Revenue Cycle Directors, and Health Information Management professionals with an average of 10+ years' experience. Our candidates deliver immediate impact through proven expertise in medical coding, accounts receivable resolution, and revenue cycle optimization. With nationwide coverage, we offer both interim management and permanent placement solutions tailored to healthcare organizations' specific needs.
Engineering Recruitment
Our engineering recruitment focuses on civil engineering professionals for infrastructure projects. We specialize in placing transportation, water resources, geotechnical, and structural engineers with top-tier firms. Our candidates include registered professional surveyors and subsurface utility engineering experts with extensive project experience. We provide both contract and direct-hire solutions for public works, municipal engineering, and private sector infrastructure development projects nationwide.
Executive Search
We conduct executive search services for C-suite healthcare positions and senior engineering roles. Our search directors specialize in identifying leaders with proven track records in hospital administration, revenue cycle management, and civil engineering projects. Utilizing our extensive network and behavioral profiling tools, we match executives to organizational culture while ensuring technical expertise. Our services include both interim management placements and permanent executive leadership recruitment.
Revenue Cycle Management
Our revenue cycle management services optimize hospital financial performance through expert consulting and staffing solutions. We provide remote AR specialists, patient access consultants, and case management professionals to improve billing efficiency and collections. Our consultants implement proven strategies to enhance revenue cycle processes while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Services are available as standalone solutions or integrated components of our 360-degree staffing approach.
Interim Management
We deliver interim management professionals for healthcare and engineering organizations requiring short-term leadership. Our interim executives provide immediate impact during transitional periods, with expertise in financial management, project execution, and operational oversight. These professionals maintain organizational continuity while permanent leadership solutions are developed. Our interim placements combine industry-specific knowledge with proven leadership capabilities to address critical business needs.
People
Jimmy Anderson Higgins
President
24-year executive search consultant specializing in healthcare C-suite placements. Joined Nearterm in 1996 to focus on hospital finance and revenue cycle management. Recognized as top producer by Houston and Texas personnel consultants associations. Developed service lines including consulting, interim management, and executive search divisions.
Gayle Tapps
Vice President
20+ years healthcare recruiter specializing in financial management and revenue cycle operations. Led interim management division to 15 consecutive state #1 rankings. Places CFOs, Controllers, and Revenue Cycle Directors for major hospital systems including HCA and Methodist Health System. Recognized as top producer in Texas healthcare recruitment.
Kathryn LaBrosse
Business Manager
40-year administrative professional managing Nearterm's operations. Joined over 20 years ago, rising to business manager role. Applies experience from insurance, law, education, and petrochemical industries to optimize company operations. Known for problem-solving approach and commitment to operational excellence in supporting executives and clients.
Jim Higgins
Founder
20+ year healthcare recruiter specializing in executive placements. Founded Excel Unlimited, Inc. in 1996 before establishing Nearterm. Recognized as top producer by Houston and Texas personnel consultants associations. Focuses on CFO, Patient Financial Services, and Medical Records Director placements for healthcare organizations.
Gary Bryson
Practice Leader - Civil Engineering
28-year executive search agent specializing in civil engineering recruitment. Retired Marine Officer with expertise in pinpoint recruiting for engineering professionals. Provides executive search services combining military discipline with industry knowledge to place qualified candidates in civil engineering leadership roles nationwide.
Questions
What healthcare staffing services do you offer?
We provide CFO/Finance, Revenue Cycle Management, HIM, CDI, and Medical Coding professionals for temporary, interim, or direct hire positions.
Do you specialize in engineering recruitment?
Yes, we specialize in civil engineering recruitment including transportation, water resources, geotechnical, and structural engineering professionals.
How quickly can you fill staffing needs?
Our 7-day turnaround process ensures rapid onboarding and contract execution while maintaining candidate quality standards.
Are you part of a larger network?
Yes, we're a member of Sanford Rose Associates' elite executive search network with nationwide reach and resources.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our Q100 Quality Assurance program verifies candidates meet both our standards and client-specific requirements through rigorous evaluation.
