Kirby Bates Associates is honored to be named one of Hunt Scanlon’s Top 50 Healthcare Search Firms and listed by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the region’s largest executive search firms. These distinctions reflect the trust our clients place in us—and the impact our team continues to make in advancing healthcare leadership.
With over 35 years of dedicated service, Kirby Bates is a national leader in healthcare executive search, interim leadership, and executive advisory solutions. Our partners, from health systems to private equity-backed organizations, rely on us to address critical leadership needs with speed, precision, and integrity.
“We are proud to be recognized once again,” said Melissa A. Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, FAAN, President of Kirby Bates Associates. “These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to healthcare organizations and the exceptional work of our team. Together, we’re helping to shape the future of care delivery one transformational leader at a time.”
As healthcare faces mounting challenges, from regulatory change to workforce shortages, strong, mission-aligned leadership has never been more essential. Kirby Bates’ proven, competency-based recruitment process and unparalleled national network assure that organizations are matched with leaders who not only meet today’s demands but are equipped to drive lasting, future-focused impact.
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