Healthy Careers

About Healthy Careers

🎙️ Welcome to HealthyCareers – the podcast where we get real about your career. I'm Maddie, founder of Advanced Scope, a boutique consulting firm that helps professionals to find their happy again at work. Join us as we discuss the trifecta to success: work/life balance, increased earning potential, and overall growth opportunities. Each episode, we chat with industry leaders who share their insights to success, so you can work smarter, and not harder.

Publisher

Madison Loomis

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jan 2024

Latest episode

18 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

94 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Using AI to Replace Recruiters for Hiring in Healthcare

   Maddie Traylor shares insights on leveraging technology and AI in healthcare recruiting, offering alternatives to traditional agency hiring, and how practices can optimize their internal recruitment processes to save costs and improve talent acquisition. Key Topics Using AI to streamline sourcing and candidate hunting Shifting from traditional agency recruitment to internal systems Implementing software and databases for better hiring outcomes The importance of timing and candidate-driven markets Consultative approaches to internal recruitment improvement Takeaways AI can automate sourcing and find candidates while you sleep Internal recruiters can be trained to hunt like agency recruiters Implementing the right software can reduce reliance on costly agencies Timing is critical in a candidate-driven market Practices should leverage technology to stay competitive Keywords healthcare recruiting, AI in recruitment, internal hiring, recruiting technology, healthcare staffing, cost-saving in hiring, talent acquisition strategies

2. 

   7 Aug 2026

   (#91) The Power of Fear with CEO, Chris Greenman

   In this episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Chris Greenman, CEO of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery and former CEO of Tahoe Fracture, to explore how fear, resilience, and continuous learning shape successful healthcare leaders. With more than two decades of executive leadership in orthopedic private practice, Chris shares his journey from earning dual MBA and MHA degrees to leading some of the nation's most respected physician-owned organizations. Chris opens up about transitioning between leadership roles after private equity reshaped his previous organization, the lessons he learned from leading physician-owned practices, and how childhood experiences influenced his leadership mindset. He also discusses the importance of investing in professional organizations like the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE), developing strong physician relationships, and making courageous decisions rather than allowing fear to dictate career choices. Whether you're a healthcare executive, orthopedic practice administrator, physician leader, recruiter, or aspiring healthcare professional, this episode offers practical leadership insights on overcoming self-doubt, building influential professional networks, and creating long-term career success in today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Key Takeaways: Why fear should inform decisions—not control them Lessons from leading physician-owned orthopedic practices for over 25 years How networking through AAOE accelerates healthcare leadership growth The value of mentorship, committees, and professional relationships Managing physician partnerships through trust, communication, and transparency Why healthcare leaders should remain curious and embrace continuous learning Navigating private equity transitions while maintaining organizational culture Career advice for future healthcare executives and practice administrators Episode Highlights: 01:13 Chris' Journey into Healthcare Leadership 03:16 Building Tahoe Fracture into a Leading Orthopedic Practice 05:59 Transitioning to Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery 09:15 How Childhood Experiences Shaped Leadership 12:53 The Career Impact of AAOE Leadership 15:27 Building Relationships Through Healthcare Networking 18:47 Why MBA & MHA Degrees Still Matter 20:33 Leading Physician Partners Successfully 24:28 Advice to Chris' Younger Self 27:54 Final Leadership Lessons 28:32 PA Salary Guide & Closing Keywords: healthcare executive leadership, orthopedic practice management, physician practice leadership, healthcare CEO podcast, orthopedic private practice, healthcare leadership development, AAOE leadership, physician partnership management, private equity in healthcare, healthcare administration careers, medical practice operations, healthcare recruiter podcast, physician-owned practices, healthcare networking, executive leadership in healthcare, orthopedic business strategy, healthcare management careers, practice administrator leadership, healthcare organizational culture, leadership mindset in medicine, Healthcare recruiting agency, Flat fee healthcare recruiter, Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter, Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency, Medical office and billing staff recruitment, Connect with Chris Greenman: LinkedIn: Chris Greenman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-greenman-4961a413/) Visit Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (https://www.vsortho.com/)

3. 

   22 May 2026

   (#90) How to Hire Surgeons Effectively in 2026 with Jon Schmidt

   In this episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Jon Schmidt, Vice President of Operations at Rothman Orthopaedics, to discuss the future of physician recruitment, orthopedic practice growth, and how healthcare organizations can successfully hire and retain top surgical talent in 2026 and beyond. Drawing from his journey as an occupational therapist turned healthcare executive, Jon shares valuable insights into leadership, physician alignment, operational strategy, and the evolving partnership models shaping modern orthopedic care. Jon breaks down Rothman Orthopaedics’ expansion into Central Florida through its partnership with AdventHealth and explains how the organization has scaled through fellowship-trained surgeon recruitment, culture-focused hiring, academic excellence, and operational innovation. The conversation also explores the growing importance of physician support models, including dedicated clinical assistants, team-based care, and creating sustainable environments that improve both provider satisfaction and patient outcomes. This episode is essential listening for healthcare executives, orthopedic leaders, physician recruiters, practice administrators, and surgeons looking to better understand the future of private practice partnerships, physician retention, and healthcare operations strategy in a rapidly changing employment market. Key Takeaways: Why culture fit is becoming one of the most important factors in physician recruitment How Rothman Orthopaedics approaches fellowship-trained surgeon hiring and retention The operational benefits of dedicated clinical assistant models in orthopedic practices Differences between PSA models, hospital employment, and private practice structures Strategies for scaling orthopedic groups while maintaining physician autonomy How healthcare leaders can improve physician satisfaction, communication, and retention Why operational alignment and leadership transparency are critical for growth in 2026 The future of physician recruitment, workforce shortages, and orthopedic expansion strategies Episode Highlights: 00:39 Meet Jon Schmidt 01:32 From Occupational Therapist to Healthcare Executive 06:57 Why Physicians and Culture Matter in Recruitment 10:30 Rothman Orthopaedics’ Florida Expansion Strategy 13:27 Transitioning to a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) Model 16:24 Fellowship-Trained Recruiting and Subspecialty Alignment 19:27 The Clinical Assistant Model and Operational Efficiency 24:31 Strategic Growth Through Partnerships 29:58 The “Best of Both Worlds” Healthcare Model 35:00 Leadership, Operations, and Organizational Growth 40:58 Building Fairness, Communication, and Strong Workplace Culture 43:30 Final Thoughts and Future Hiring Trends 44:14 FREE: Salary Guide Keywords: orthopedic surgeon recruitment 2026, physician hiring strategies, healthcare operations leadership, orthopedic private practice growth, professional services agreement healthcare, PSA model in orthopedics, surgeon retention strategies, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, healthcare recruiter podcast, orthopedic practice management, clinical assistant healthcare model, healthcare leadership careers, physician workforce shortages, hospital and private practice partnerships, sports medicine fellowship programs, healthcare executive leadership, medical group operations, physician recruitment trends, orthopedic healthcare business, surgeon employment market, Healthcare recruiting agency, Flat fee healthcare recruiter, Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter, Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency, Medical office and billing staff recruitment, Connect with Jon Schmidt: LinkedIn: Jonathan Schmidt (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-schmidt-42a4b9a6/) Visit Rothman Orthopaedics (https://www.rothmanortho.com/)

Who has been a guest on Healthy Careers

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• Kim Marden
• Michael Meneghini
• Ravi Bashyal
• Dr RJ Turner Jr
• Kasey Herrington

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

61,435

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

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Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

71

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