Jackson Healthcare Fact Sheet

Jackson Healthcare provides hospitals with physicians, nurses and allied health professionals to ensure the delivery of timely, high quality patient care.  Founded by healthcare innovator Richard L. Jackson, Jackson Healthcare serves more than two million patients in nearly one thousand hospitals each year.  

Jackson has consistently been recognized as one of the largest and fastest growing staffing companies in the country by Inc. Magazine, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Georgia Trend and Staffing Industry Analysts.  Its healthcare research and charitable work continue to garner national media attention.

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Jackson Healthcare is the parent company of:

Jackson Healthcare Staffing
  • AdvancedPractice.com, a full-service locum tenens agency dedicated exclusively to advanced practice professionals
  • Hospital Radiology Partners, a national radiology contract management company
  • Jackson & Coker, a locum tenens and permanent recruitment firm
  • Jackson Pharmacy Professionals, a national pharmacy only staffing and recruiting company
  • Jackson Surgical Assistants, a provider of staffing, support and management of certified surgical assistants to surgeons and hospitals
  • Jackson Therapy Partners, provider of supplemental rehabilitation therapists and other allied healthcare professionals
  • LocumTenens.com, a full-service locum tenens physician recruitment agency
  • Parker HealthcareIT, provider of supplemental IT staffing
  • Premier Anesthesia, an anesthesia department management company
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals, a staffing company that specializes in the placement of registered nurses in healthcare settings nationwide
  • HealthIT Project Managers provides experienced IT project management contractors to hospitals of all sizes
Jackson Healthcare Technology
  • Patient Placement Systems, a supplier of continuing care provider software
  • Care Logistics, helps hospitals transform their operations to deliver total hospital efficiency.
Philanthropy
  • Jackson Healthcare Charities, the philanthropic arm of Jackson Healthcare
Accolades
  • Named one of the "Fastest-Growing Private U.S. Companies"-Inc. 500, 2004
  • Named one of the "Hot 500 U.S. Entrepreneurial Companies"-Entrepreneur magazine, 2007
  • Included on list of "Pacesetters for Private Companies"-Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2007
  • Ranked one of the "Top U.S. Healthcare Companies"-Inc. 5000, 2008
  • One of "Atlanta's Best Places to Work"-Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
  • Named one of  the "Fastest Growing Staffing Companies"-Staffing Industry Analysis, 2009
  • Named one of the "Largest Staffing Companies"-Staffing Industry Analysis, 2009
Jackson Healthcare Corporate Culture

Jackson has created an exceptional work environment, where respect, commitment and dedication are standard.  Across the organization, there is a culture of trust, respect and teamwork, by hiring the best experts in the industry.  By providing training and the necessary resources, associates have the ability to thrive while embracing the importance of growth, challenges and quality of life each day they come to work.  More than half of the people hired are personally referred by current associates.  The new headquarters, which opened in July 2008, features amenities designed for physical, mental and emotional health.  It includes a private fitness center, racquetball courts, a walking trail, game room, putting green and café.

Giving Back

While the financial rewards reflect the dedication and drive of the associates, we believe they bring the responsibility of stewardship.  Jackson Healthcare Charities is proud to partner with several community organizations, including:  Alpharetta Elementary School, Alpharetta Police Athletic League (PAL), Ark Family Counseling Center, Inc., Camp Twin Lakes, Chinese Agape Foundation, FaithBridge Foster Care, Faith, Hope, Adoption (FHA), Mission Predisan, the Scott Rigsby Foundation and many more.  By investing in education and supporting philanthropic community activities, Jackson is making a difference to those in need.  For a complete list of all of the organizations Jackson supports, visit the Giving Back page on our website.

History

1995 LocumTenens.com and Surgical Information Systems are founded

1999 LocumTenens.com launches the first free physician job board for both permanent and temporary physicians across all specialties

2000 Jackson Healthcare established through combination of LocumTenens.com and Surgical Information Systems

2001 Surgical Information Systems' surgery scheduling and management system rated highest by clients in an independent survey conducted by KLAS, a healthcare information technology research and consulting firm

Jackson Healthcare family of company now includes:

  • Patient Placement Systems, a supplier of continuing care provider software

2002 Premier Anesthesia acquired

2003 Two new Jackson Healthcare companies include:

  • Jackson & Harris, a retained physician Web-based search
  • Care Logistics, a supplier of hospital operating system solutions

2004 Jackson Healthcare achieves $100 million in revenue

2006 Surgical Information Systems sold in a management buyout

  • Jackson Healthcare Staffing established to facilitate acquisition and substantially all of the assets of bankrupt, Pittsburgh-based, World Health Alternative, Inc.

Jackson Healthcare family of company now includes:

  • Jackson & Coker
  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • LocumTenens.com
  • Parker HealthcareIT
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals

2008 Jackson Healthcare opens new corporate headquarters in Alpharetta, GA

2009 Two new Jackson Healthcare companies founded:

  • AdvancedPractice.com
  • Jackson Surgical Assistants

2010 Acquired Jackson Pharmacy Professionals

  • Created and sponsored the Hospital Charitable Service Awards

2011 Jackson Healthcare founds Hospital Radiology Partners

  • Jackson Healthcare founds HealthIT Project Managers

2012 Jackson Healthcare founds VISIONS Healthcare Solutions

Key Executives

     Jackson Healthcare
  • Richard L. Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
     AdvancedPractice.com
  • Susan Mesa, President
     HealthIT Project Managers
  • Jack Williams, President                                               
     Hospital Radiology Partners
  • Kerry Teel, President
Jackson & Coker
  • Sandy Garrett, President
Jackson Pharmacy Professionals
  • David McAnally, Vice President
Jackson Surgical Assistants
  • Paul Foster, President
Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Scott L'Heureux, President
LocumTenens.com
  • R. Shane Jackson, President
Patient Placement Systems
  • Karl Straub, President
Parker HealthcareIT
  • Debbie Crandall, President
Premier Anesthesia
  • Kerry Teel, President
Care Logistics
  • Karl Straub, President
Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • Scott L'Heureux, President
VISIONS Healthcare Solutions
  • Scott L'Heureux, President
JACKSON HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES
  • Jackson Healthcare employs more than 500 people in Alpharetta, Georgia and more than 700 nationally.

Contact Information

Jackson Healthcare
2655 Northwinds Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30009
770-643-5500

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