ShiftMed, a leader in on-demand workforce technology, has announced the expansion of its platform to include the fulfillment of allied health positions nationwide. This strategic move significantly broadens ShiftMed’s workforce solutions, addressing the urgent need for specialized roles across the healthcare sector.
Expansion Overview
- New Allied Health Positions
- The platform now accommodates various allied health professionals, including:
- Pharmaceutical technicians
- Medical technicians
- Surgical technicians
- Patient care technicians
- Physical therapists
- The platform now accommodates various allied health professionals, including:
- Enhancing Patient Care
- Allied health professionals play a crucial role in providing comprehensive patient care and supporting healthcare operations across specialized areas.
Workforce Optimization
- Real-Time Management
- ShiftMed enables healthcare facilities to optimize workforce levels in real-time, enhancing workforce management capabilities.
- The platform facilitates quick filling of open positions and addresses unexpected surges in patient volume while maintaining care standards.
- Alignment of Staffing Needs
- By aligning staffing with patient care needs, staff availability, and skill requirements, ShiftMed ensures that the right professionals are in the right place at the right time.
- Surge in Demand for Allied Health Professionals
- The need for allied health roles has surged, with nearly a 50% increase in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) over the past decade, according to the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
- Cost-Effective Staffing Solutions
- ShiftMed offers an average cost that is typically 20% lower than other contingent labor sources, including free conversions of a local workforce for a more cost-effective option.
- Strategic Advancement
- “Expanding our platform to include allied health positions is a major advancement for ShiftMed,” said Jacob Laufer, Chief Operating Officer at ShiftMed.
- This initiative responds to overwhelming demand and leverages ShiftMed’s assets, including over one million certified nursing assistants with extensive acute experience.
- Upskilling Opportunities
- The initiative supports upskilling and career growth, allowing CNAs to transition into roles such as Patient Care Technicians or Sterile Processing Technicians.
ShiftMed’s expansion into allied health positions significantly enhances its workforce solutions, addressing critical needs in the healthcare sector. By utilizing advanced technology and offering cost-effective staffing options, ShiftMed is poised to support healthcare providers in delivering comprehensive patient care.
