Furst Group - Executive Search Services
Physician executive search is a specialty within a specialty.
Finding a physician who can lead at the executive level means evaluating more than credentials. Clinical expertise, organizational authority, and strategic vision rarely come in equal measure. The candidates who succeed in the long term are those who are credible with clinical teams and who have an enterprise mindset, skilled at thinking beyond individual departments to the needs of the system.
Furst Group has worked exclusively in healthcare and life sciences for more than 40 years. We match CMOs, Chief Clinical Officers, VPs of Medical Affairs, Department Chairs, and physician dyad partners to opportunities at health systems, academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, managed care organizations, and medical groups of all sizes.
Our client partners value our ability to align candidate evaluation with their strategic priorities, culture, and the specific leadership demands of the role, not just the job description. Our relationships within the physician executive community run deep, which means we’re not limited to candidates who are actively looking. Our consultants understand the transition from clinical to administrative leadership and what makes that transition successful for both the candidate and the organization.
Ranked Top 10 by Modern Healthcare. Named one of America’s Best Executive Search Firms by Forbes.
Testimonials
“Far superior. Most search firms I’ve worked with, I wouldn’t recommend. Furst Group is one of maybe three firms where I believe they acted as a truly invested partner.”
“Furst takes the time to understand the culture of the plan and the applicants. They really do a fantastic job of pairing the right people with the right company.”
“They made a difficult process much easier. They are very professional, incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and excellent communicators.”
“Rebecca was amazing! She was informative, followed through on everything, and anticipated my needs. The entire process was efficient and expedited—everything went very smoothly.”
Rebecca Kapphahn Bio
Rebecca Kapphahn is a Vice President and Senior Client Partner at Furst Group with more than 20 years of experience in healthcare executive search. Her expertise spans physician executive and clinical leadership roles at health systems, academic medical centers, medical groups, children’s hospitals, and managed care organizations.
Clients and candidates appreciate her knowledgeable approach and the steady, warm presence she brings to every engagement, as she works closely with organizations to find leaders who can bridge the clinical and executive worlds.
Email Rebecca and explore what Furst Group can do for you. [email protected]
