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LUCY HIGGINS, OLIVIA LAKIS,
ABBY MORTENSEN, & MADELYN SMITH
 Rocky Top Recruiting is a healthcare talent
and recruiting agency that was founded in
2024.
We work closely with healthcare companies of
all sizes to find the most qualified and

Who
suitable candidates to fill their job openings
heading the process from start to finish.
Our agency acts as the bridge between
We Are healthcare employers and employees.
We use a variety of platforms and staffing
expertise to recruit candidates of all
backgrounds and skill sets.
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee
 President: Dr. Debbie Mackey

VP Human Resources: Maddie Smith

-oversees head of recruiting and all HR
functions/decisions

VP Finance: Lucy Higgins

-responsible for ensuring budget is
allocated to correct places and finances
are being managed properly

Head of Recruiting: Olivia Lakis

Our Team -responsible for support of the
recruiting internship program rollout

Intern Coordinator: Abby Mortensen

-in charge of hiring and supervising all
interns, ensuring a good internship
experience, and providing interns with
the tools they need to succeed at RTR
Company Structure RTR is led by our
President and has
three VPs: Finance,
President HR, and Marketing.
Overall, we have 45
employees across all
Finance HR Marketing three departments.
Financial Head of Marketing The primary focus is
Controller Recruiting Director on HR, where
Intern Coordinator Sales Director
recruiters are, but
Financial Auditor (2) HR Manager (3)
there is also an
Finance Intern Marketing
Coordinator (2) emphasis on sales,
Recruiter (18)
HR Intern (4)
Account Manager which connects our
Sales Representative (4) recruiters with
Marketing Intern companies.
Benefits of using RTR
Working with Rocky Top recruiting streamlines the discovery of skilled
applicants.
This will save time, money, and effort for large and small companies.
We use our staffing expertise to make the hiring process a faster and
more flexible experience for both the candidates and the companies.
RTR is responsible for the legal and financial aspects of the hiring
process reducing the risk greatly for employers.
We have access to a wide range of data through CRM’s and Applicant
Tracking Systems such as Manatal and Ceipal.
Our Mission &
Goals
We are dedicated to attracting,
engaging, and retaining top talent to
help healthcare companies fill all their
open positions through a culture that
promotes success, develops careers,
and encourages commitment.
01.
To provide both client and
customer satisfaction in an
efficient and effective manner.
To provide employers with the
02.
most suitable and qualified
candidates for their specific job
needs.
To deliver the flexibility and
03. resources that companies may
not be able to achieve on their
own.
Challenge at Hand The Plan
Recruiting/staffing agencies
are becoming increasingly Establish credibility for RTR
popular and we have so we can dominate the
experienced an influx of healthcare staffing and
competitors both locally and recruiting industry by.....
globally especially as we are
seeing a rise in the
healthcare industry.
 Solution & New Process
Solution:
We will offer specialized services tailored to specific areas in healthcare or niches, providing
expertise that sets us apart from competitors. We will invest in advanced technology for
candidate sourcing to find our companies the best candidates in the most efficient way.

Recruiter Development: Invest in the development and career

advancement of recruiters. Offer resources for skill enhancement,
professional development, and career coaching to help recruiters.

Industry Expertise: We can position ourselves as the go-to agency

for specialized talent needs in healthcare with knowledgeable
recruiters.
Positions & Places
Where we recruit:
Who we recruit: College Career Fairs
Nurse Practitioners Healthcare job boards and
Travel RNs other platforms (LinkedIn,
Physicians Indeed, etc.)
Physician Assistants Referrals
Licensed Practical Nurse Professional Associations:
The National Student Nurses’
Medical Assistants
Association (NSNA)
CNAs
American Medical Association
+ more! American Nurses Association
 Advanced Recruiter Industry
Technology Development Expertise
ATS and CRM software Mentorship Program RTR Recruiters need
systems that will ($3,000) industry expertise to
Trainings ($15,000)
make it easier for better understand the
Grants for conferences
recruiters to evaluate unique needs of the
and professional
and manage associations ($9,000) healthcare industry,
candidates through SHRM $229 for 10 which will be done
the recruitment employees with lunch and learns
process. Remaining $6,710 for quarterly.
Cost: $3,000 conferences Cost: $10,000
Cost: $27,000
(industry average
$250/month)
 Internship Program
6 interns each year (1 Finance, 1 Marketing, 4 HR)
Mentorship program is for interns to make connections with
management level employees ($500 allocated per intern, which will
be used for networking events)
Interns work with entry-level employees as counterparts.
Although interns will work primarily in one department, during their
program, they will spend 2 weeks in the other two departments.
Interns are allowed to attend any trainings offered to recruiters.
This program can also benefit recruiters by providing a “fresh set of
eyes” to business problems.
Board Questions
We use time-to-fill allowing us to track how long it
takes us to fill a position from the time it’s opened
What metrics do you track to
until its filled.
measure the success of your
placements and the overall
We also use quality of hire allowing us to evaluate
effectiveness of your agency?
how well a candidate performs in their role at the
company.

Specializing, which allows us to focus on

healthcare roles or skills, develops deep expertise.
How does your company
differentiate itself from
Value-added services such as career coaching,
other competitors in the
resume writing, and training programs to enhance
area?
the value of both clients and candidates.
Thank you! Questions?