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Direct Hire vs. Temp-to-Perm in Healthcare

How to choose between a permanent hire and a temporary-to-permanent arrangement.

The choice comes down to one question: do you know exactly what the person will own when they start?

Choose direct hire for a defined permanent job

Use it when the scope is stable and the role needs long-term ownership, such as a clinical leader, billing manager, or practice operator.

Use temp-to-perm when the situation is still changing

It can be useful when you need coverage now while you confirm the workload, team structure, or long-term scope.

Decide what happens at the evaluation point

Before an assignment begins, set the review date, name the decision-maker, and agree on what would make the conversion a yes.

Do not hide a permanent opening inside a temporary role

Candidates need an honest description of the schedule, length of assignment, and chance of conversion.

Have a role to fill?

Tell OPA People what the hire needs to accomplish.

Discuss the role