Your Challenges, Our Solutions

  • Expand Your Talent Pool: Gain access to our network of 385,000+ healthcare professionals to find your ideal candidates.

  • Bridge Leadership Gaps: Leverage our seasoned interim leaders to maintain operational continuity during transitions.

  • Accelerate Your Hiring Process: Experience 25% faster placements, reducing time-to-hire and minimizing operational disruptions.

  • Boost Employee Retention: Implement our data-driven retention strategies to reduce turnover and maintain a stable workforce.

Our Consultants

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Eric Scharber

Executive Vice President

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Polly Cooper

Behavioral Health
Talent Solutions

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Angela Grant,RN, BSN

Director, Talent Division

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Esther Hardy

Director of Talent,
Interim Management

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Ryan Mattson

Senior Director, Recruiting

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Wayne A. Regan

Vice President Managing
Director Interim Leadership

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Johanna Rodgers

Senior Director, Talent Solutions

Why Choose SimiTree?

  • Leverage Industry Expertise

    Benefit from 100+ years of combined experience in home health, hospice, home care, and behavioral health.

  • Achieve Proven Results

    Join 2,500+ successful executive/management placements and 1,000+ interim projects nationwide.

  • Utilize Cutting-Edge Technology

    Benefit from AI-powered matching and strategic social media recruitment to find the best passive and active candidates.

  • Access Comprehensive Services

    Fulfill all your staffing needs, from executive search and management recruiting to clinical recruiting for behavioral health, with our full-service approach.

Our Services

Executive Search & Management Recruiting

Find your ideal leaders with our tailored approach. 70% of our candidates come from passive talent pools.

Interim Leadership

Keep moving forward during transitions with experienced interim executives/managers.

Retention Strategies

Reduce turnover and boost growth with our insights. 90% of clients use our services again.

Clinical Recruiting (Behavioral Health)

Source top clinicians to strengthen your behavioral health team.

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The SimiTree Advantage

  • Quality-Focused: Handpicked candidates, not endless lists
  • Tech-Driven: AI matching for precise fits, leveraging social media for up to 65% of new hires
  • Client-Centric: 93+% surpass placement guaranteed date
  • Full-Spectrum Support: From interview prep to post-placement check-ins

Don’t let talent gaps hold you back. Partner with SimiTree and build your dream team today.

Bundle With: Comprehensive Solutions for Your Organization

At SimiTree, we understand that talent acquisition and leadership are integral to every aspect of your healthcare organization. That’s why our Recruiting and Interim Leadership solutions can be seamlessly bundled with ALL of our other services, providing you with a comprehensive approach to organizational excellence.

Enhance Your Operations with These Powerful Combinations:

  • Recruiting + Financial Consulting

    Ensure your new hires have the financial acumen to drive profitability and growth.

  • Interim Leadership + Operational Consulting

    Implement transformative operational changes with experienced interim leaders at the helm.

  • Executive Search + Strategic Planning

    Align your leadership recruitment with your long-term strategic goals.

  • Clinical Recruiting + Clinical Consulting

    Build a strong clinical team while optimizing your care delivery models.

  • Retention Strategies + Training and Development

    Reduce turnover by investing in your team’s growth and skills.

  • Interim Leadership + EHR Consulting

    Navigate technology transitions smoothly with experienced interim leaders and IT experts.

  • Executive Search + Compliance Consulting

    Ensure your new leadership team is well-versed in the latest regulatory requirements.

  • Recruiting + Data Analytics

    Use data-driven insights to inform your hiring decisions and optimize your workforce.

By bundling our Recruiting and Interim Leadership services with any of our other solutions, you create a synergistic approach to addressing your organization’s challenges. Whether you’re looking to improve financial performance, enhance operational efficiency, or elevate care quality, our bundled solutions provide a holistic pathway to success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Eric Scharber

Executive Vice President

Eric Scharber entered the world of talent acquisition and retention totally by accident, right out of college. But it didn’t take long before he realized he had a knack for connecting people with opportunities.

Eric is an Executive Vice President of SimiTree, leading all talent acquisition and employee retention efforts for the Post-Acute and Behavioral Healthcare industries. He oversees executive search, management recruiting and interim leadership services, as well as advisory services related to workforce management. After founding the firm in 2005, Eric led it to become the top recruiting and executive search entity for the Post-Acute and Behavioral Health industry, serving clients across the U.S. and completing more than 3500 recruiting and interim leadership projects since inception.

Eric is passionate in his goal of surpassing his client’s expectations and assisting them with talent acquisition and employee retention strategies. He is a sought-after speaker nationally on the topics of Employee Retention and Recruitment, Building Culture, Leadership Development and Strategic Planning. Eric earned a B.S. in Business Administration with specialization in Marketing and Public Relations from the University of Florida.

Polly Cooper

Behavioral Health Talent Solutions

With over 20 years of recruitment experience and 5 years specializing in behavioral health, Polly Cooper leads recruitment of all behavioral health roles for SimiTree Talent Solutions. Prior to joining the team, Polly led clinical recruiting at innovaTel Telepsychiatry, where she was hired as the initial clinical recruiter and designed a recruitment model that grew a national provider network from 40 clinicians to over 200+ providers during her 4-year tenure.

Before her focus on behavioral health, Polly spent 18 years in recruitment within higher education. At innovaTel Telepsychiatry, she served on the Senior Leadership Team and Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Through her leadership, she helped create, implement, and execute a recruitment strategy for psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, and licensed clinical social workers, which was instrumental in establishing innovaTel as one of the top growing telehealth mental health organizations in the country.

A native of Ohio, Polly is a graduate of Heidelberg University, a liberal arts college in Northwest Ohio, where she earned a B.A. in Public Relations & English Writing and an MBA. Her passion lies in matching providers to their ideal clinical roles, considering multiple factors such as company culture, geography, clinical setting, culturally competent care, and work-life balance. She fi rmly believes that when clinicians are in an optimal work environment, everyone benefi ts—ultimately improving patient care and strengthening provider retention.

On a personal note, Polly is a proud mother of two—Josie (18) and Finn (14)—and has been married to her husband Chad for twenty-two years. They reside in Northwest Ohio. When not working, she is an enthusiast of food, wine, outdoor adventures, and travel.

Angela Grant, RN, BSN

Director, Talent Division

Angela Grant, RN, BSN, is a results-driven leader with extensive experience in home health and hospice leadership recruitment. As Director of the Talent Division at SimiTree, she leads a team of recruiters and manages strategic talent acquisition initiatives for clients nationwide

With a strong track record of building lasting relationships with key decision-makers, clients, and candidates, Angela is known for her ability to connect top talent with the right leadership roles. Her integrity-driven approach, exceptional communication skills, and commitment to results make her a trusted advisor in the industry.

A Kentucky native, Angela pursued nursing before marrying an Air Force offi cer, a journey that took her across the country with 12 relocations over 30 years. Now based in the Greater Tampa, Florida area, she enjoys biking, walking, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her family, including her 26-year-old daughter.

Esther Hardy

Director of Talent, Interim Management

Esther is an accomplished healthcare executive, bringing nearly 30 years of home health and hospice operational, customer relationship, recruitment and interim management leadership expertise to SimiTree’s clients.

In previous roles for an industry-leading post-acute advisory company and large national home care providers, she has a successful history of assisting home health and hospice leaders reach their talent acquisition goals at C-Suite, director and operational levels. Esther has also successfully managed multi- state, multi-site operations for regional Medicare and nursing private duty providers on the West Coast.

In the last decade, she has served as a national recruiter for a large nationwide home health and hospice organization. Her home health and hospice network extends throughout the U.S. She has a great ability to obtain recommendations from industry leaders, securing a high percentage of placements and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Ryan Mattson

Senior Director, Recruiting

Ryan has been with SimiTree Talent Solutions (formerly Exact Recruiting, A Simione Talent Solution) since 2009. He holds a degree in architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which initially led him into a design and programming career managing accounts for a software company. The organizational, customer service, and communication skills he developed in that role facilitated his seamless transition into healthcare recruiting.

As Senior Director of Recruiting at SimiTree Talent Solutions, Ryan plays a pivotal role in helping clients fi ll key positions. He oversees the entire search process, serves as the primary client contact, and collaborates closely with his recruiting team to match professionals in home health, hospice, and behavioral health with opportunities that align with their career goals. Additionally, he manages internal operations and partners with Director Jo Rodgers and Senior Vice President Eric Scharber to drive the success of the Talent business line, further enhancing service to the industry.

Ryan is known for his dedication to exceptional client service. Candidates appreciate his genuine approach and industry expertise, making him a trusted resource in their career advancement. His strong work ethic and communication style set him apart as a leader in healthcare recruiting.

Wayne A. Regan

Vice President Managing Director Interim Leadership

Wayne A. Regan is the Vice President Managing Director of Interim Leadership Services. Mr.Regan has over 25 years of progressive leadership and consulting experience in home care, hospice, palliative and long-term care, and more than a decade of experience in sales and marketing of health care products and services. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of MetroWest HomeCare & Hospice, Tenet Healthcare, where he led regional operational efforts for post-acute services. He also was a principal with Homecare & Hospice Solutions, an independent consulting firm in post-acute services focusing on strategic planning, business development, feasibility studies, interim management and turnaround operations.

Prior to these engagements Mr. Regan served as Vice President of Business Development with Amedisys Home Care and Hospice - Northeast Region and Senior Vice President of Beacon Hospice, both in the Northeast, during 2009-2013. Regan led business development for Amedisys Northeast region’s 90 locations providing home care, hospice and inpatient hospice residences with an operating budget of $350M.

At Beacon Hospice, he grew the entity from $85M to $125M through targeted market growth in multiple post-acute markets, led the palliative care teams and medical director teams as well as assisting with its acquisition by Amedisys. From 2001-2009 with Masonic Health System of Massachusetts, he served as President of its homecare and hospice entity, Overlook Visiting Nurse Association, leading operations and business development for post-acute services. During 1991-2001, he served as a national director of sales for Vencare Health Services (now Kindred), Louisville, Kentucky, focusing on national sales and marketing eff orts in pharmacy, infusion therapy, medical supply/DME and respiratory services for elder and long-term care, and as regional director with NeighborCare of the Northeast.

An active collaborator in post-acute care services and advocacy, Regan previously served as President of the Board for the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts and previously served as a member of the regulatory committee of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

Regan earned a B.S. in pharmacy from Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio.

Johanna Rodgers

Senior Director, Talent Solutions

Johanna Rodgers has been an integral part of the SimiTree Talent Solutions team since 2006, bringing nearly two decades of expertise in executive search and healthcare recruiting. As Senior Director of Talent Solutions, she plays a pivotal role in connecting top-tier leadership with home health, hospice, and behavioral healthcare organizations nationwide.

With an extensive network of executive-level connections, Jo has a proven ability to identify and recruit top-performing industry leaders. She specializes in retained and executive-level searches, overseeing the entire recruitment process—from sourcing high-impact positions to developing strategic hiring plans. Her deep industry knowledge and executive vetting expertise ensure successful placements that drive long-term organizational success.

Throughout her career, Jo has held multiple roles in recruiting and talent acquisition, excelling as a full-cycle recruiter and key account manager. Clients and candidates alike value her strategic approach, industry insight, and dedication to building lasting partnerships.

A graduate of the University of South Florida and a former educator, Jo is known for her exceptional customer service and keen eye for talent. She is also deeply committed to community service, actively serving on the school board at Immanuel Lutheran School in Brandon, FL.

Johanna and her husband, David, reside in the Greater Tampa Bay area with their two children, Hanna and Hunter.

Chris Akerley

Executive Vice President

Chris Akerley is the Senior Vice President of Data Analytics at SimiTree, a leading healthcare consulting and data analytics firm. Chris is a renowned expert in leveraging data and technology to drive transformative change in healthcare organizations.

In 2007, Chris co-founded Afia Inc. with the mission of revolutionizing healthcare through data-driven solutions. Under his leadership, Afia became a trusted partner for organizations across the country, helping them improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency by seamlessly integrating data analytics and innovative technologies. In 2023, SimiTree announced the acquisition of Afia.

The result? Best-in-class analytics, insight, and technology to help continuously elevate organizations nationwide. As SVP of Data Analytics at SimiTree, Chris oversees the development and implementation of cutting-edge data strategies that empower healthcare providers to make more informed decisions. His deep understanding of the industry's unique challenges, combined with his visionary approach to data management, has made him a sought-after speaker and consultant.

David Berman

Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer SimiTree

David Berman, CFO, COO, and Managing Principal at SimiTree, is a recognized leader in healthcare finance and M&A, specializing in home health, hospice, and behavioral health organizations. A Certified Public Accountant, Global Management Accountant, and Certified Valuation Analyst, he guides organizations through complex M&A transactions while delivering strategic financial improvements that drive sustainable growth.

Named to NACVA's prestigious "40 Under Forty" list in 2015, David has established himself as a trusted advisor in healthcare finance. He provides comprehensive M&A support—from due diligence and valuation to workflow optimization and post-merger integration—across home health, hospice, pediatrics, and behavioral health sectors. As an interim financial executive for both independent and hospital-affiliated organizations, he has consistently delivered transformative results.

A graduate of the University of Connecticut, David is a sought-after national speaker on Medicare billing, revenue recognition, and financial benchmarking. He actively serves on industry committees and maintains leadership roles in key healthcare and financial associations, including the National Association for Home Care & Hospice and the Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association.

Tiffany Fuller

SVP of Coding SimiTree

Tiffany is a visionary leader in the post-acute healthcare industry, with over a decade of experience transforming operations, driving growth, and delivering innovative solutions for home health, hospice, and palliative care organizations nationwide.

Her journey in healthcare began in 2012 as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Home Health Solutions, LLC, a premier firm specializing in coding and consulting services for home health and hospice providers. Under her leadership, the organization experienced significant growth and established itself as a trusted partner in the industry, ultimately leading to its strategic merger with Simione Healthcare Consultants in 2020. Following the subsequent integration of Simione with BlackTree Healthcare Consulting in 2021, Tiffany was appointed SVP of SimiTree’s Coding Division—one of the largest and most respected coding and OASIS review organizations in the post-acute space.

Since assuming this leadership role, Tiffany has been instrumental in scaling SimiTree’s coding operations, driving substantial revenue growth, expanding service lines, and implementing cost-effective, high-quality solutions tailored to the evolving needs of healthcare providers. Her strategic oversight has positioned the coding division as a leader in the industry, known for its accuracy, efficiency, and client-centric approach.

Tiffany’s leadership philosophy is grounded in fostering high-performing teams and leveraging innovative technologies to enhance quality, compliance, and operational performance. She leads a robust team of over 400 professionals, who pride themselves on maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and client satisfaction

An advocate for continuous learning and professional development, Tiffany earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Park University, graduating summa cum laude. She served as President of her National Society of Leadership and Success chapter and holds certifications in Project Management, Human Resources, and Healthcare Leadership. Tiffany is passionate about driving excellence, advancing industry innovation, and delivering transformative outcomes that improve the quality and efficiency of post-acute care services

J’non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, HCS-O, COS-C

SVP Coding/OASIS SimiTree

J’non Griffin brings more than three decades of clinical and leadership experience in coding and compliance to her role at SimiTree as Vice President, Coding and Compliance.

She launched her own outsourced coding and consulting company, Home Health Solutions LLC, in 2012. It was named by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation in 2017, 2018, and 2019 before merging with Simione Healthcare Consultants in 2020. When Simione merged with BlackTree in 2021, J’non took over the helm of SimiTree’s coding division. In 2023, she was named Vice President of Compliance as well as Coding.

Griffin is an accredited ACHC and CHAP consultant, and a popular educator at nationwide conferences. In 2021, she was named Associate of the Year by the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice, and is currently serving a two-year term as Secretary for the Florida Home Care Association.

A registered nurse who has held a master’s degree in health administration since 2005, Griffin is certified as both a Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) and as a Homecare Coding Specialist-Hospice (HCS-H)./p>

She also holds OASIS competency (COS-C) certification and teaches OASIS courses nationwide. As an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM trainer/ambassador, she is a foremost expert in the international disease classification set and diagnostic coding, and has expertise in Medicare methodology.

With more than 30 years of experience since her first job as a field nurse, Griffin has served in administrative roles ranging from agency director to regional director as well as roles in quality and compliance for home health and hospice agencies. She and her husband Richard make their home in North Carolina.

Scott McKinney, PhD

SVP of Behavioral Health RCM SimiTree

Dr. Scott McKinney is a healthcare executive with a focus on revenue cycle management and revenue growth, and a history of delivering exceptional financial results. His expertise spans revenue cycle optimization, contract negotiations, strategic planning, new business development, market expansion, and M&A activity.

Dr. McKinney's career includes leadership positions at SimiTree Acquisitions, where he is currently Senior Vice President, Sana Lake Recovery Centers, where he was a Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, and Midwest Institute for Addiction, where he was the founder and CEO.

He has a demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve operational efficiency, and drive significant revenue increases. Dr. McKinney holds a PhD in Business Administration and has a background that includes service as a Force Recon Marine.

Mike Simione, MBA

VP of Post Acute Data Analytics SimiTree

Michael joined the SimiTree team in 2011 and has over 13 years of data analytics and healthcare consulting experience. As VP of Post-Acute Data Analytics for SimiTree, Simione heads a team of experts whose work is at the forefront of data extraction, transformation, and loading. This has led to the development multiple solutions and dashboards leveraged by post-acute providers that provide insights into market trends as well as business development, operational, financial and revenue cycle KPIs. These tools, combined with Simione’s consulting experience, allow agencies to optimize their strengths while simultaneously developing performance improvement plans to address their internal pain points.

Simione’s areas of expertise includes strategic planning & business development, budgeting, dashboarding & benchmarking, as well as value based purchasing. His extensive work with SimiTree has included development of comprehensive financial, revenue cycle, quality, and operational, solutions to improve client efficiencies and overall performance.

Michael Simione has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from Bucknell University, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Quinnipiac University.

William J. Simione, III

Chief Executive Officer SimiTree

Community is at the heart of William J. Simione, III’s leadership. He serves on numerous boards of directors for various organizations and is the former Board Chairman of Easter Seals Goodwill Industries of Greater New Haven. His dedication to community care drives his leadership at SimiTree, where he is committed to improving business operations and patient outcomes across home health, hospice, and behavioral health.

As CEO of SimiTree, Bill oversees the company’s strategic direction, growth initiatives, and operational execution, ensuring that SimiTree remains a trusted partner in post-acute and behavioral healthcare. Under his leadership, SimiTree delivers industry-leading consulting, revenue cycle, and talent solutions that help organizations improve financial performance, enhance compliance, and optimize patient care.

With more than 30 years of experience, Bill has played a key role in shaping the home care, hospice, and behavioral health industries. Before becoming CEO, he managed SimiTree’s consulting product and service delivery efforts, as well as Simione’s Financial Consulting division. He has also held numerous interim leadership roles, including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Patient Accounting for a range of organizations—from single agencies to multi-state and hospital-owned post-acute entities.

Throughout his career, Bill has led successful agency turnarounds, acquisition positioning, and operational improvements, with expertise in financial and operational reviews, budgeting, accounts receivable management, mergers and acquisitions, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

A highly regarded speaker, Bill frequently presents at national, state, and local industry events. He is an active member of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, the Home Care and Hospice Financial Management Association (where he serves as the chair of the education committee), the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home (former treasurer and current board member), and the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. Bill holds a B.S. in Accounting from Villanova University.