Russell Podgorski, MHA is a Senior Consultant within the Executive and Physician Leadership Search Practice of AMN Leadership Solutions, a Division of AMN Healthcare. The Executive and Physician Leadership Practice of AMN Leadership Solutions is recognized nationally for its specialization and expertise in recruiting physician and executive leaders for integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and complex medical schools. AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN) is the largest nationwide provider of healthcare specific workforce solutions by revenue and services.
Russell specializes in building exceptional leadership teams for healthcare organizations. With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, Russell boasts a successful track record of recruiting for every position in the C-Suite and key physician leadership roles, partnering with hospitals and academic medical centers of all shapes and sizes—from major urban medical centers to smaller rural facilities.
Prior to joining AMN, Russell spent 18 years in talent acquisition at Providence, the nation's third-largest nonprofit health system. For the last 11 of those years, he built and led the organization's first in-house executive search team. His leadership was globally recognized as the "Best In-House Executive Search Team" in 2023 and 2025, a period during which the team secured over $17 million in annual savings and achieved a 97%+ leader retention rate.
Russell earned his Master of Health Administration from St. Joseph's College. He leverages his unique blend of in-house and search firm experience, along with a deep national network of executives, to deliver leaders who create lasting impact. He understands the nuances of the healthcare market across the country and is dedicated to finding leaders who can navigate its challenges and build a strong future for your community.
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