ShiftMed acquires CareerStaff to expand workforce management platform

ShiftMed, a pioneering force in on-demand workforce technology for healthcare, has officially announced the acquisition of CareerStaff Unlimited from Genesis HealthCare, a leader in national post-acute care. This significant acquisition places ShiftMed at the forefront of healthcare staffing solutions, expanding its services to include over 200 skilled nursing facilities and 1,200 Powerback Rehabilitation locations under a seven-year exclusive agreement with Genesis.

With this merger, ShiftMed becomes the first platform to support health systems across all settings—acute, post-acute, and in-home care. The integration of CareerStaff’s managed service provider (MSP) capabilities enhances ShiftMed’s comprehensive approach to meeting the staffing needs of healthcare facilities. Todd Walrath, CEO of ShiftMed, emphasized the importance of this integration: “The integration of CareerStaff with ShiftMed allows us to fulfill 100% of our clients’ on-demand needs through one workforce platform, establishing the industry’s first end-to-end digital MSP.”

CareerStaff Unlimited has long been recognized for its role in simplifying staffing management across the healthcare industry. It provides access to a vast network of over 1,000 staffing companies nationwide, allowing healthcare providers to manage postings through a single vendor management system (VMS). This system not only consolidates contracts and reduces agency spend but also includes features like scheduling, shift confirmation, credentialing, invoice reconciliation, and fraud control.

David Harrington, CEO of Genesis, praised the acquisition: “CareerStaff has been integral to Genesis affiliated locations over the past decade, and we are thrilled to leverage ShiftMed’s on-demand technology and internal staffing platform to enhance patient outcomes and achieve optimal staffing levels.”

ShiftMed’s acquisition of CareerStaff positions it as a comprehensive solution for the fluctuating demands of the healthcare sector. By offering tailored solutions such as ShiftMed Flex, which equips internal staff with custom-branded mobile app technology, and ShiftMed On-Demand, which utilizes an extensive W-2 healthcare workforce, ShiftMed is revolutionizing how healthcare facilities manage and fulfill their staffing needs.

The ShiftMed Unlimited Network furthers this revolution by offering unmatched shift fulfillment through what is now the world’s first digital MSP. This platform promises consistent, high-quality care coverage across various healthcare settings.

CareerStaff Unlimited excels in providing workforce solutions and staffing services tailored to the healthcare industry. Leveraging a national network of offices, CareerStaff connects talented healthcare professionals with facilities, enhancing patient care across the United States. CareerStaff’s services cater to a wide range of healthcare professionals and include local, travel, and per diem employment opportunities.