Arc Health:
Tribal & Rural Healthcare Staffing
Arc Health is a public benefit healthcare staffing company. We place top-tier physicians, nurses, and clinicians in the rural, tribal, and Indian Health Service communities that need them most, through locum tenens, travel, and permanent roles.
Arc Does Medical Staffing Differently
Medical Staffing Done Differently
At Arc Health, we're shaking up the status quo. We bring top-notch clinicians and nurses with a passion for excellence to the heart of rural, tribal, and underserved communities. Our mission? To bridge health gaps with dedication and compassion. Join us and be part of a movement that's making healthcare more equitable, one community at a time.
We’re proud to be a public benefit corporation, where making a profit means making a difference. While non-profits divert significant resources to raising funds, we channel our profits directly back into advancing our mission. This efficient model ensures that our resources are maximized for social impact. As a public benefit corporation, we prioritize societal impact alongside profits in every decision we make.
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At Arc Health, we believe in giving back. That's why we dedicate 5% of our profits to initiatives that boost diversity in healthcare professions. Our mission? To build a healthcare workforce that reflects the vibrant communities it serves. This not only means better access to healthcare but also a higher quality of care. The true impact of Arc Health will be having medical professionals with a connection and appreciation for the local culture—that's the kind of enduring, positive impact we're dedicated to achieving!
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Our sole focus is on rural and underserved communities, which has sharpened our ability to identify and partner with providers who share our dedication to health equity, and who seek to always practice cultural humility. We excel at finding providers who are not only skilled clinicians but are also committed to advancing health equity and building deep, trusting relationships within the community.
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At Arc Health, we offer medical providers flexible career paths, including both contract and employment tracks for nurses and medical professionals. We have an employment career path, Arc Shares, that allows for up to three months of time off while also receiving comprehensive benefits. We understand that our providers seek flexibility and have designed options to make that easier.
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The Community of Purpose is where our ethos comes to life—a vibrant online community that unites clinicians, communities, and Arc staff in a collective mission. It’s key to our clinicians' and staff's professional growth, equipping them with the resources needed to provide exceptional, personalized care. We offer programs focused on cultural humility and emotional well-being, supporting our healthcare professionals’ journey, reinforcing our shared purpose and values, and promoting continuous learning. Within the Community of Purpose, clinicians can chat about everything from practical concerns like getting recommendations for cold weather gear for Alaska to emotional concerns like dealing with the remoteness and being able to speak with people who have been there.
We’re distinct in our commitment to serving rural, tribal, and underserved communities. We share your desire to make a meaningful impact on the world. That's why we're not just another healthcare staffing agency. When you join us, you're not just embarking on a journey of personal fulfillment; you're becoming part of a collective force dedicated to elevating healthcare standards and creating positive change where it's needed most.
Our Approach Leads to Quality Results
Over 300,000 patients seen since inception
Over 40 medical providers permanently placed at our partner facilities
Ranked #413 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies
Our Programs
Learn more about the broad range of positions where we source temporary and permanent staff.
- CMOs and Medical Directors play a pivotal role in providing leadership that drives better health solutions within our communities.
- Many smaller locations require part-time Medical Directors, ensuring critical leadership oversight tailored to their specific healthcare needs.
- Arc Health has repeatedly placed temporary Medical Directors to ensure our partner facilities did not have to close.
- Primary Care: Vital in communities where they often serve as the sole healthcare provider, requiring a broad range of clinical expertise. Typical placements range from 3 to 6 months, ensuring consistent care.
- Emergency Medicine (EM): Diverse opportunities, particularly at Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities in the Southwest, ranging from 5 to 14 shifts per month.
- Specialty Physicians: We recruit Pediatricians, Podiatrists, OB/GYNs, and other specialists to meet specific healthcare needs across our facilities.
- Opportunities span from Urgent Care to Primary Care settings, including positions as solo providers in remote Alaskan wilderness clinics.
- Roles available in Long-Term Care, Med-Surg, Acute Care, and Primary Care settings, ensuring comprehensive patient care across various healthcare environments.
- Roles available in Long-Term Care, Med-Surg, Acute Care, and Primary Care settings, ensuring comprehensive patient care across various healthcare environments.
- Opportunities include Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, and Med-Surg, supporting patient care with dedication and compassion.
Why People Love Working With Arc
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A Circle of Impactful Medical Professionals, Just Like You
We are committed to making high-quality healthcare accessible to all. Within the Community of Purpose, we support our clinicians and staff in their professional development, ensuring they deliver excellent care that achieves uncompromised patient health outcomes. It’s where we provide comprehensive training and preparation, emphasizing both clinical excellence and cultural competence. We prioritize the emotional well-being of our clinicians and staff, offering targeted programs that support them as individuals and healthcare professionals.
FAQs
What does Arc Health do?
Arc Health is a healthcare staffing company that places physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in rural, tribal, and underserved communities across the United States, including Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities. It offers locum tenens, travel nursing, and permanent placements and operates as a public benefit corporation.
What is the Indian Health Service (IHS)?
The Indian Health Service is the federal health program that provides care to American Indian and Alaska Native people. It is organized into 12 regional Areas; some facilities are run by IHS directly and others are operated by tribes under self-determination contracts. Arc Health staffs clinicians at IHS and tribal facilities nationwide.
What is locum tenens?
Locum tenens is a Latin term meaning to hold the place. In healthcare it refers to a clinician who works a temporary assignment to cover a staffing gap. For nurses, the equivalent is a travel assignment. Arc Health places locum, travel, and permanent providers, covers malpractice on all assignments, and covers travel and housing on many, confirmed per assignment.
Is Arc Health a Native-owned company?
Arc Health is a public benefit corporation. Its joint venture, NativeArc, is a majority Native-owned company, which qualifies it for opportunities set aside for Native-owned businesses at IHS and tribal facilities.
What makes Arc Health different from other staffing agencies?
Our mission is to eliminate health disparities. Many locum and travel nursing agencies make it difficult and costly for providers to join a facility permanently. Arc Health designs its recruitment for continuity of care, through repeated assignments or long-term permanent placement, with no barriers built in. As one of the first public benefit corporations in healthcare staffing, it works exclusively in rural, tribal, and underserved communities and commits 5% of its net profit to the communities it serves.
