Smith & Associates specializes in the professional recruitment and placement of Allied Health Professionals nationwide. There is no cost to the candidates to whom we select to extend our services.
All fees are paid by the employers who contract with us to assist them in their recruitment efforts. Smith & Associates provides dependable and confidential service. Our firm is independently owned by Ray E. Smith, an experienced Healthcare Recruiter and we are located in Savannah, GA.
In addition to recruiting for job opportunities for established clients, Smith & Associates focuses on the needs of the individual candidate. We confidentially market his or her skills in the geographic areas indicated by the candidate and to only those types of practices as described by the candidate to be appropriate.
Smith & Associates serves as an intermediary during the interviewing and negotiation process, assuring the candidate of an appropriate compensation offer, benefits, paid continuing medical education and malpractice insurance. All interviewing and relocation expenses are paid by the employer.
We advise our employers to provide written agreements or contracts in order that both parties have an understanding of the employment terms. We qualify each employment situation so as to not send our candidates on wild goose chases. We have no desire to waste either parties' time or money.
Smith & Associates is affiliated with a number of selected associates throughout the country who have intimate knowledge of employment opportunities in their geographic regions. These affiliations facilitate the swift location of job opportunities and provide a greater ability to quickly find qualified candidates for our established clients.
Our efforts are carefully coordinated with our candidates in order that we do not conflict with the individual efforts of our candidates in their own pursuits of employment opportunities. We work confidentially and thoroughly. There is no bombardment of unnecessary phone calls and no inappropriate calls at work. There are no surprises so there will be no disappointments.
Although, our assistance to candidates is invaluable, there is no cost for our services to them. All fees are paid by the employers who contract with us to assist them in their recruitment efforts. We work on a contingency fee basis meaning we are paid only upon successful placement of a candidate in a position. We provide thorough referencing and a guarantee to employers.
Smith & Associates maintains an up-to-date database of active career opportunities nationwide as well as a hot list of qualified candidates who are immediately available for a new career opportunity. Whether you are an Allied Health Professional or an employer, Smith & Associates can assist you in your career search or recruitment efforts!
Ray Smith has been the best (and nicest) recruiter I have worked with over the years. - Dr. L. Deramus
We hired the first candidate you provided us with, after interviewing for four months. Thank you!– Tammie Simao, CEO
"We had these NP openings for six months until we started working with you. You had great candidates for us in two week!" - Borealis Medical Management
"Thanks for helping us. You are very good in finding good candidates." - Dr. A Naushad
"Thank you for your prompt response to our needs. It is truly a pleasure working with someone who honors their commitments as you have." - Marion Regional Healthcare System
"Ray. You have been one of the best and lowest pressure recruitment agencies I have ever had the opportunity to deal with. Thanks again." - Fairview Regional
"Ray, It has been such a pleasure working with you. I have been very happy with everything and can honestly say I will be using you for all our needs in the future." - Family Practice Associates NM"
"We recently engaged Ray Smith, President of Smith & Associates, to assist us in locating a new physician assistant for our practice. He was extremely professional and kept in close communication with us. Due to his efforts, our search came to a very successful conclusion within a short period of time. We consider Ray Smith a valuable and trusted resource for our practice and will definitely contact him whenever we need additional mid-level personnel." - Kinston Dermatology, P.A.
"We'd be pleased to have her on board with us. Thanks for your help - 1st candidate from you was a winner!!" - The Heart Group
"I have worked with many other recruitment firms but the single most important item that stands out with Smith & Associates is the quality of candidates they provide. I am not over burdened with candidates that are not qualified for what we are looking for. Smith & Associates sent me just a few, but they were exactly what we need." - Carolina Regional Orthopaedics
"No one works harder than Ray to find you the best qualified NPs!. He simplifies the seemingly complicated process of recruiting and qualifying great candidates No wasted time! No dead ends! Only results! Ray's friendly, well-mannered, easy going style make him a pleasure with whom to work. I strongly recommend him!" - Kensington Health
"Ray Smith has been great to work with over the years -- he's helped me tremendously in recruiting PA's & NP's (found us the best ones & many we still have). If you use outside recruiting firms, I do highly recommend Ray. He's great & finds good, quality people. Ray is also one of the few recruiters who does not worry you to death -- he only calls or emails when it's needed."
- Archbold Memorial Hospital
Just graduating from PA school and not sure where to start looking for employment, I came across Ray Smith & Associates online. After speaking with Mr. Smith, we discussed several options and he called the possible places of employment that same day setting up an interview for me that same week. Not only did Mr. Smith help me find my first job, but I absolutely loved it as it was the perfect fit for me. Working with Mr. Smith has been an absolutely wonderful experience. He seems to find the perfect fit for the provider as well as the clinic, having both of their interests in mind. I will continue to work with, and recommend, Ray Smith & Associates to any health care provider searching for employment. - Danielle P. PA-C
Ray, Thank you so much for all your help during my job search. You were right, this is a perfect fit for both my family and myself. We are moving down in early Sept to start Sept 12th. I will send you periodic updates, and again thank you. - Jim S., MPAS, RPA-C
I had a fantastic experience and you being so personable and caring made the difference. The process was very smooth. I appreciate everything you've done to help me with this transition. - Juliet W. PA-C
Hello Ray, I just want to let everyone know what a great recruiter you are for the Physician Assistant Field. I truly felt you took the time to get to know me, my interest, and my skills. I would totally refer other PA's looking for a new job especially if you're a new grad. I appreciated the time you offered to help prepare me for my interview and the follow up after the interview. I was especially grateful for the great Thank you gift and hope to utilize it well. Thanks again for everything you did, and can I say to my fellow colleagues that you are in great hands when working with Smith & Associates!!! - Gerry MPAS PA-C
You have made a stressful life changing time period in my life easier. Thank you for your time, attention, wisdom and thoughtfulness. It has been a pleasure working with you. - Lisa B., PA-C
Thank you Ray for your advocacy in matching me with my wonderful new job in Anchorage Alaska. I had some special circumstances which you were able to present to my prospective employer in a manner which highlighted my assets and made me a viable candidate for this position. It was an excellent match for my employer and me. You were wonderful to work with, and I highly recommend you as a recruiter. - Maureen B. ANP-C
Ray, Thanks for all the time you gave me and the assistance in securing my new job. It seems to be a great place to work. Thanks again for all your dedication and time. - Paula E., ACNP
Ray,
Thanks for all the time and effort that you invested into assuring that I found full-time employment at a pediatric practice that is a great match for me. Thanks for being proactive, persistent, and personable! - Kim A. APRN, CPNP
Dear Ray, I wanted to thank you for all of your professional guidance in helping me secure full-time employment as a nurse practitioner. I thoroughly appreciated your personal attention, the ease at which you were available by phone and your continuous encouragement throughout the process. Thank you again. Abby I. C-PNP
Dear Mr. Smith, I want to thank you so much for your efforts on my behalf. I now have a great job in my specialty area AND I'm back in Arizona! Thanks again, Mary M., ANP-C
It was truly a pleasure working with you throughout the job search process. I am so happy to have received the offer! You provided constructive insights regarding my resume' and helped me prepare for telephone and on site interviews. Your coaching was reflective of experience and sensitivity to a successful employment fit. I especially appreciated the way you helped me stay focused. Thanks, Ray, for helping to make our dream become a reality! - Melinda F., ACNP
This is the first time I have used a staffing agency to secure a job, but the experience has been pleasurable. I will definitely recommend you to my colleagues. Thanks so much! - Sue B., FNP
Mr. Smith: Although this area of practice is new and challenging for me, I really enjoy working with the staff and doctor. I am learning a lot and will be endlessly grateful you helped me find this job. I will continue to keep in touch. - Laura H., FNP
Hi Ray, I love my Ear Nose and Throat job! It is going great. Pleasure doing business with you. - Amy G., PA-C
I believe I am lucky to have had such a helpful recruiter. Smith & Associates is unlike any recruiting company I've ever spoken with. They go above and beyond to make things as clear as possible for you and are there to answer any questions you have. As a new graduate, this is exactly what I needed and thanks to them, I found my dream job!
- Amanda M. PA-C
I am a new graduate Physician Assistant and have been searching for a job for almost five months. In my searching, I have talked with two other recruiters who seemed to really want to help me find a job, but after a month or so of correspondence with them and NO interviews as a result, it seems they both just dropped me and I haven't heard from either of them in months. About two weeks ago though, I applied for a job through the website of Smith & Associates Health Care Placements and that very same day I got a call from Mr. Ray Smith and today I just accepted that position! From Mr. Smith's continued correspondence with me and with the employer and his advice for doing well on interviews, it is clear to me that his agency is committed to helping people find health care jobs that fit them and within a very reasonable time frame. In short, I am really, truly happy with the service I received from Smith & Associates Health Care Placements. -
S. Moore, PA-C
Thanks for all you have done. You have by far been the most helpful recruiter I have worked with. Thanks, Camille J.
Ray, I know we spoke on the phone but I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for all you have done in helping with my job search. You have gone over and above what other recruiters would do. You have been very professional and took a real interest in me.
Ben F., PA-C
Dear Ray,
Thanks so much for your assistance both before and after I got the position. I think this job will be a win/win situation and I do appreciate the opportunity.
Lee S. PA-C
Ray,
I can't tell you how great it was to work with you. The timing of your services was perfect. It took the stress of looking for a job in a new part of the country completely away! Thanks for all your help.
Melissa S. MMS PA-C
Ray,
I want to say thank you once again for finding this great position for me. It is the ideal position. It can be stressful for a new graduate to find a job that they are comfortable with and within a couple of weeks you eased all my worries. You are a great recruiter and I will definitely recommend you to some of the new graduates of my program.
Thank you,
Melissa A., PA-C, ATC
Dear Ray
Thank you so much for helping me land the perfect job. I truly
appreciate the time and effort you put into helping me. You are an
excellent recruiter and will recommend your services to other allied health
professionals.
Jamie D. MMS, PA-C
Mr. Smith,
I just wanted to say thank you for finding me this job with which I am very happy! As a Physician Assistant, I have dealt with numerous recruiters and some are nice, and some are unpleasant. I really appreciate all you did and your service is great. Again, thank you.
Frank, PA-C
Mr. Smith:
I wanted to write a short note to thank you for your time and investment in my search for a new Nurse Practitioner opportunity. I know you work diligently with multiple clients and applicants, but I want you to know how much I appreciate the personal service and enthusiasm you put into each of our encounters.
D. H. Johnson, MS, ARNP
Thank you so much for your prompt and efficient response to my communication. You are a real pro and very good at keeping communications going here. Thanks again. - Nancy
Thanks to Ray Smith I found my dream job! Initially I felt as though
the job opportunity I had applied for was not what I was looking for and I
expressed my concerns to Ray. He was able to relay that information to my
now current employer who was great about addressing each of my concerns. I
did not feel pressured by Ray to hurry up and get a job so he could collect his
commission. I felt as though he was patient and showed a genuine interest
in helping me find a good fit.
Thanks for everything.
S. Murray, MPAS, PA-C
Ray Smith negotiated a package for my job even greater than I every
expected to be offered. And dealing with Ray felt like working with an old
friend, even though we had never met. He was attentive, gave good advice,
and went to bat with my future employer to advise them on a great job offer.
I am more than pleased!
Thanks again for everything!!
Vicki, PA-C
Over the past 30 years that I have practiced nursing, I have been to more than just a few interviews. For the majority of those interviews, I had spent countless hours searching for prospective employers, making phone calls and sending letters to arrange interviews and yet I arrived for those interviews not really knowing if the position offered would be right for me or if I would be right for the position. More wasted hours!
Mr. Smith:
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the prompt response I received from Smith & Associates. The staff was professional and extremely helpful. Within days of contacting them, I had secured an interview for the type of position I was searching for.
I am happy to report that I have taken the job and will start this week. The staff at Smith & Associates also contacted me after I accepted the job to see if I was in need of any other assistance. Again, this type of professional application in the job market is exceptional.
Thank you for helping me to find a job that fit my needs close to home. I will endeavor to send others searching for job placement to the best - Smith & Associates.
Respectfully,
N Martindale, MSN, APN, ACNS-BC (Adult Health)
A. Smoots, FNP
Dear Ray,
You can count on me to spread the word about how good you are. My first
experience with a recruiter who follows through and isn't rude.
Thanks,
V. Rhodes, PA-C
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