Allied Health Staffing Solutions
Expert recruiting for the allied healthcare professionals who keep your organization running.
The Backbone of Modern Healthcare
Allied health professionals represent more than 60% of the healthcare workforce — yet they’re often the hardest roles to fill and the first to feel the effects of a broken recruiting process. From laboratory and imaging to behavioral health and rehabilitation, these are the professionals who drive diagnoses, deliver therapies, and keep care teams functioning at full capacity.
At Ironside HR, we specialize in recruiting and placing allied health professionals across every discipline and practice setting. Whether you need a single Medical Technologist or are building out an entire rehabilitation department, our recruiters have the expertise and national reach to deliver qualified candidates, when and where you need them.
Allied Health Professionals We Place
Ironside HR recruits and places top talent across a broad spectrum of allied health disciplines, including:
Laboratory & Pathology
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Technologist (MT)
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- Phlebotomist
- Histotechnologist
- Cytotechnologist
- Blood Bank Technologist
Imaging & Radiology
- Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
- MRI Technologist
- CT Technologist
- Mammography Technologist
- Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Interventional Radiology Technologist
Behavioral Health
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
- Substance Abuse Counselor / LCDC
- Mental Health Technician
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist / BCBA
Rehabilitation & Therapy
- Physical Therapist (PT) & Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
- Occupational Therapist (OT) & Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
- Recreational Therapist
Cardiopulmonary & Respiratory
- Respiratory Therapist (RT / CRT / RRT)
- Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)
- Echocardiographer / Echo Tech
- EEG / EKG Technician
Pharmacy
- Pharmacist (RPh / PharmD)
- Pharmacy Technician
Surgical & Emergency
- Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Sterile Processing Technician (SPD)
- Paramedic
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Dental Services
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Assistant
Nutrition & Wellness
- Dietician
- Nutritionist
- Health & Wellness Coach/Advisor
Ironside HR recruits across virtually every allied health category. If you don’t see the role you’re hiring for, reach out. Our team will build a customized recruiting strategy for your needs.
We Staff for Any Healthcare Setting
Our allied health recruiting capabilities span the full spectrum of healthcare environments, including:
- Hospitals & Health Systems
- Outpatient Clinics & Physician Offices
- Diagnostic Imaging Centers
- Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Facilities
- Rehabilitation Centers & Specialty Clinics
- Home Health & Hospice Organizations
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- Rural & Critical Access Hospitals
- Urgent Care & Telehealth Providers
- Private Practices & Medical Groups
Wherever your facility is — and whatever allied health roles you need to fill — Ironside HR has the national network and specialty knowledge to help.
Allied Health Recruiting That Goes Beyond the Job Board
Allied health roles come with unique challenges: niche licensure requirements, competitive candidate markets, and high turnover in certain specialties. A generic recruiter posting to job boards isn’t enough. Ironside HR takes a targeted, consultative approach that helps you hire for your hardest-to-fill roles without cutting corners on quality.
Proven Recruiting Process
Our recruiters don’t wait for resumes to come to them. We proactively source and engage qualified allied health professionals through:
- Targeted outreach including direct calls, specialty networks, and email campaigns
- Credential verification to confirm licensure, certifications, and compliance requirements
- In-depth candidate screening focused on clinical skills, experience, and culture fit
- Facility and community profiling to help candidates understand your setting and mission
- Interview coordination and candidate preparation throughout the process
- Assistance with employment negotiation and offer extension
- Dedicated communication from first contact through onboarding
Consultative and Employer-Focused
We treat every search as a partnership. Before we start recruiting, we take the time to understand your organization’s clinical needs, staffing model, and long-term goals — so every candidate we present is a true fit, not just a credential match.
Our team serves as an extension of yours, providing strategic guidance throughout the hiring process. We offer market intelligence, salary comparisons, hiring trend analysis, and recruitment marketing insights, while helping you identify potential concerns and opportunities during candidate evaluations. The result is a smarter, more informed hiring process that leads to stronger long-term hires.
Nationwide Reach with Specialty Depth
Our recruiters maintain active networks across all major allied health disciplines. Whether you’re in a metro market or a rural community, we can reach candidates others can’t.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is allied health staffing?
Allied health staffing is the process of recruiting, screening, and placing licensed and certified allied health professionals — such as laboratory scientists, imaging technologists, therapists, and behavioral health clinicians — to support healthcare organizations’ clinical and operational needs. A specialized allied health staffing agency like Ironside HR helps reduce time-to-fill, ensure credential compliance, and deliver candidates aligned with your facility’s culture and goals.
What types of allied health professionals does Ironside HR recruit?
Ironside HR recruits across virtually every allied health discipline, including laboratory and pathology, imaging and radiology, behavioral health, rehabilitation and therapy, cardiopulmonary, pharmacy, and surgical services. If you have a role that doesn’t fit a standard category, our team is experienced in building customized searches for unique and emerging positions.
Can Ironside HR staff allied health positions on a temporary or travel basis?
Yes. Ironside HR offers flexible staffing solutions including temporary, temp-to-hire, travel, and direct hire placements for allied health roles. Whether you need short-term coverage or a long-term addition to your team, we can tailor our approach to your timeline and budget.
How long does it take to fill an allied health position?
Time to fill depends on the role, specialty, location, and current market conditions. Specialized or high-demand roles — such as MRI Technologists or Speech-Language Pathologists — can take longer due to limited candidate availability. Ironside HR’s proactive recruiting model is designed to reduce time-to-fill by engaging qualified candidates before a vacancy becomes urgent.
What healthcare facilities does Ironside HR serve?
We work with healthcare organizations of all types and sizes, including hospitals, health systems, outpatient clinics, behavioral health facilities, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and more. We place allied health professionals nationwide, from major metropolitan areas to rural and underserved communities.
Why use a staffing agency for allied health recruiting?
Allied health roles require highly specific credentials, certifications, and licensure that make recruiting complex and time-consuming for internal HR teams. A specialized allied health staffing agency brings a pre-vetted candidate network, credential expertise, and dedicated recruiting resources that accelerate hiring and reduce compliance risk.