Lindsey Thompson, FASPR (Fellow of the American Society of Physician Recruiters), has over 18 years of tenure at Ozarks Healthcare, having started in October 2004 initially as an administrative assistant before transitioning to her current role as Physician Recruiter in 2017. Based in West Plains, Missouri, Lindsey has demonstrated a sustained commitment to the organization's growth through recruitment and retention of high-caliber medical professionals. Over the past five years alone, she has successfully recruited more than 40 physicians, significantly contributing to the expansion and quality of Ozarks Healthcare’s clinical staff.
Her responsibilities at Ozarks Healthcare encompass physician recruitment and retention, physician relations, staff training on technological updates, as well as oversight of patient care services, performance improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance (including JCAHO standards), and process consistency across hospital-owned clinics. Lindsey’s role requires a comprehensive understanding of healthcare management and operational standards to ensure alignment with institutional goals.
Lindsey holds a Master of Science in Marketing from Southern New Hampshire University (2017-2019) and a Bachelor of Science in Business, complementing her strong background in healthcare business administration and physician relations. She exhibits proficiency in leadership, management, and information technology, enhancing her effectiveness in training and guiding clinical and administrative staff.
Her professional recognition includes multiple accolades within Ozarks Medical Center and Ozarks Healthcare:
- 2015 Annual Pillar Award – Finance, Ozarks Medical Center
- May 2016 Excellence Award for demonstrating excellence and inspiring others to perform at their best
- Recognition as one of the key contributors celebrated during Ozarks Healthcare’s Annual Longevity Awards Banquet (2024) marking over 18 years of dedicated service
- Positive community and internal acknowledgments commending her as “one of the best recruiters” with substantial local impact
Lindsey communicates regularly with prospective physicians worldwide, emphasizing the region's lifestyle benefits alongside professional opportunities. She is actively involved in promoting current physician job openings and serves as a key contact for physician recruitment at the organization, maintaining direct contact details accessible for engagement:
- Email: L.Thompson@OZHcare.com
- Phone: 417-257-5993
- Office Address: 1100 Kentucky Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775
Ozarks Healthcare itself has been recognized multiple times for service excellence, including recent honors at the 22nd annual HealthCare Service Excellence Conference and the 2024 KLAS Arch Collaborative “EHR Breakthrough Award,” demonstrating a high-quality environment that Lindsey supports through her recruitment efforts.
Her previous roles include sales administration experience and clinical education, indicating breadth in healthcare operations and personnel management. Lindsey’s multifaceted expertise in physician recruitment, regulatory compliance, and process improvement positions her as a pivotal figure in sustaining and enhancing Ozarks Healthcare’s clinical workforce capacity and service delivery excellence.
