Consilium Staffing Review

My engagement with Consilium Recruiting has been nothing short of a nightmare, characterized by a series of unprofessional interactions and systemic incompetence that have severely impacted my professional practice.

From the onset, the lack of basic communication skills was glaringly apparent, particularly in my dealings with McKenzie Roberts. The interactions lacked the professionalism and respect expected when discussing arrangements for a senior physician executive's role in providing medical services to a healthcare system. The tone and quality of email correspondences were far below the standard one would expect in such a context.

The administrative chaos continued with the handling of essential documents. Despite my clear communication regarding errors in the language of a crucial contract, I was bombarded with repeated requests to sign the incorrect document via DocuSign. My efforts to rectify the situation were ignored, leading me to decline the document to stop the incessant, automated emails.

The credentialing process, a critical step in my onboarding, was mishandled from the beginning. I provided specific guidance based on my extensive experience, outlining the clear distinctions between HR procedures and medical credentialing processes. Unfortunately, my expertise was disregarded, resulting in my inability to commence work due to lack of proper credentialing. The situation was exacerbated when Ms. Roberts went on leave, leaving her backup just as clueless and forcing me to directly intervene with the facility to expedite my credentialing process.

Financially, the experience was equally disheartening. Despite being assured of competitive compensation, I discovered through other locum opportunities that Consilium's offer was significantly lower. This revelation was compounded by the unexpected deduction of a non-resident tax from my paycheck, a detail never disclosed by Joseph Hawthorne. Furthermore, the first invoice omitted several agreed-upon expenses, and to my dismay, I found that there were additional charges for direct deposit, an aspect never communicated to me.

Having worked with numerous reputable organizations in the past, the level of disarray and lack of accountability at Consilium is unparalleled. Their approach not only demonstrates a profound disregard for professional standards but also a blatant disrespect for the physicians they purport to represent.

Given these severe issues, I have formally requested that Consilium's senior leadership, including Matt Baade, be involved in a meeting to address these concerns. My escalation of these issues to Chase Carlson, VP, in search of resolution only compounded my disappointment. Despite the gravity of the concerns raised, there was a stark lack of action or acknowledgment from Mr. Carlson and the company at large. This indifference towards addressing significant professional grievances not only reflects poorly on individual leadership but also on the organizational ethos of Consilium Recruiting, further eroding any remaining trust in their services."

This addition highlights the specific interaction with Chase Carlson and the overall inaction from the company, reinforcing the negative impact on your professional experience.

This review serves as a cautionary tale for medical professionals considering engagements with Consilium Recruiting. In light of my experiences, I urge both healthcare facilities and clinicians to exercise caution and consider alternatives to engaging with this company for locum services. The challenges I faced, from credentialing delays to financial discrepancies, suggest a pattern that could lead to unnecessary hassle, delays, and potential financial losses for others. It's crucial for both hospitals and medical professionals to thoroughly vet their partnerships to ensure seamless and supportive collaborations.

While I was excited to begin a career with Consilium, Covid put a damper on those plans. Rather than be strung along about joining their team, I would have much rather this faith based company tell me the truth from the beginning. The good thing about this is that my faith and prayers led me to another career far more promising than Consilium could ever offer me. Thanks but no thanks in accepting a position with this company. Look elsewhere when looking for a career.

They have been absolutely fabulous to work with on assignments. They have my back and have made being a locums enjoyable. Consilium has been supportive both professionally and personally.

Won't stop calling my house despite several requests to remove my phone number from their calling list.

Unprofessional, Disrespectful and void of any Christian values that they claim is the base of their operations.

Accountability, Growth Driven, Servant Mentality, Passion, and Faith Based are just a few things I would say about Consilium. If you want to be treated like a valuable family member, look no further.

Won't stop contacting me despite me telling them many times. Leave me ALONE!!!!!

Amazing company, hands down. Faith-Based Organization with the strongest core values and growth-driven business model. No wonder The Godfather of Staffing (well-deserved nickname) Joe Hawkins came out of retirement to start this incredible journey - with a hyper focus on doing business the right and ethical way. Very blessed and proud to be apart of this team!

I didn't apply for the staffing sales role. A recruiter reached out to me, twice, for an interview. I went in for an interview to be interrogated about my work history and background, only to be sent an email that they've decided to go with another candidate. They didn't even have the balls to pick up the phone to face me.

Word to the wise, when you headhunt and cold call candidates, you sure better be sure that you're ready to make a hire instead of wasting the person's time.

I wasn't actively looking for a job and Consilium Staffing cannot do me any favors by tying me to a desk to make less than the average household wage to make 80-150 phone calls per day. You can hire a call center for that.

I walked into their office, and for a company that prides itself on "hiring people", they have a sign at the reception desk that instructs visitors to pick up the phone to ring a member of the team. They've eliminated a job and replaced it with technology. Irony?

The company is only doing $25-30M in sales with about 100 internal employees and they want a 40% increase in sales this year. That's ridiculous. One BDM can do $25M in sales.

This company I have told numerous times to stop contacting me. They have no respect or regard for privacy. I do not recommend utilizing or having anything to do with these people. They will keep you in their database forever and continue to contact you even once you are happily in a long term job. I have no idea how they even got my information, but as I did not give it to them I can I my imagine they obtained in some manner I would not approve of.