Telemedicine has transitioned from a temporary necessity to a permanent position in the healthcare landscape. As virtual care continues to grow, so does the importance of quality by those providing virtual care services. Behind the screens and online environment, success relies upon finding the right talent - clinicians who are competent, compassionate, and adaptable. This is where intentional and strategic hiring can serve as an asset.
Recruiters who understand both healthcare and human connection have become central to the future of medicine. They don’t just fill roles; they build the foundation for better care. Few professionals know this balance as well as Michael Lascomb, a senior physician recruiter who has helped redefine how healthcare organizations attract and retain top remote talent.
The rise of telehealth originated from a place of necessity, but has become a core part of modern care. It started as a stopgap measure, but morphed into something significantly valuable to hospital systems and private practice. Patients now expect ease of use and high quality care when they can attend to their care remotely, and providers are doing their best to meet that expectation.
There is no doubt that, over the next several years, the line between virtual and in-person will continue to diminish. Remote patient monitoring, real-time "analysis" of patient data and AI-enhanced notes are creating significant changes in how physicians practice medicine today. But no technology will replace the value of an experienced clinician establishing a connection with the patient—especially when practiced on a screen. That connection (human connection) will be dependent on only one thing, intentional hiring.
Hiring for remote healthcare positions is very different from hiring for a hospital position. It takes an understanding of not only the medical knowledge required, but the communication of the virtual experience as well. The best telehealth providers have great clinical judgment, poise, and can change their communication style. They are self-starters, are technologically-advanced, and they build trust with the camera turned on.
This is where experienced recruiters can help. They find candidates that are both credentialed and productive in the digital world. They look for confident and compassionate providers who practice telehealth.
Strategic hiring ensures that patients receive consistent, high-quality care regardless of where they are. It’s about connecting the right professionals with the right systems—something Michael Lascomb has mastered through years of specialized recruiting.
The healthcare workforce is changing, and the qualities that define success are shifting with it. According to Lascomb, the strongest telehealth candidates blend clinical skill with communication, adaptability, and presence. In remote settings, tone and empathy become as vital as technical expertise.
Cultural alignment also plays a major role. Recruiters have to look beyond resumes to find people who share the organization’s purpose and values. During interviews, Lascomb focuses on behavioral questions that reveal how a candidate handles pressure, collaboration, and change. Those answers often say more about success than any credential could.
This deeper approach helps build teams that are cohesive, reliable, and genuinely invested in patient care. In an industry that runs on trust, that kind of alignment can’t be overstated.
Technology has transformed nearly every part of healthcare, and recruiting is no exception. Today’s recruiters use AI-driven sourcing, analytics, and digital platforms to move faster and make smarter decisions. But while technology improves efficiency, the human touch remains at the center of good hiring.
Lascomb sees technology as a tool that supports relationships—not one that replaces them. Automation handles repetitive work like scheduling and candidate tracking, freeing recruiters to focus on meaningful conversations. The goal is to blend speed with empathy, ensuring that no candidate feels like just another name in a database.
In regards to remote care, enduring relationships are the ultimate measure of success. Hiring is about more than placement, it’s about retention. The best recruiters will never lose touch as soon as a clinician starts working. They will check-in, provide insights, and continue to be a resource for both the clinician and the employer.
Lascomb’s approach is based on consistency and honesty. He keeps open communication during the hiring process and beyond. Whether he’s helping a physician get settled into a telehealth role or advising a hospital on workforce planning, his number one goal is to build connections that allow for longevity and trust.
That kind of partnership ensures better outcomes for everyone involved—patients, providers, and organizations alike.
Despite its growth, remote healthcare still faces challenges. Licensure limitations, slow credentialing, and uneven compensation structures can delay hiring and discourage qualified professionals. Lascomb believes the system needs more flexibility and transparency to keep up with the pace of modern care.
Simplifying interstate licensure and streamlining onboarding would help remote providers start practicing sooner. At the same time, clear pay structures and defined career paths could attract more top-tier clinicians to virtual roles. Progress in these areas would make telehealth more accessible and sustainable across the board.
In a busy market for hiring talent, a solid employer brand is necessary. Candidates want to know what an organization stands for before they apply. They are looking for clarity, authenticity, and shared purpose.
A strong employer brand does more than create a job description—it encompasses culture, mission, and leadership. According to Lascomb, branding is even more critical within the context of remote healthcare where the team is unlikely to meet teammates face-to-face. It attracts candidates who are already bought into the organization’s vision, which makes the hiring process easier and ultimately more effective.
When people know what they are joining, they will stay and grow—this is the kind of alignment that strategic hiring is based on.
For professionals like Michael Lascomb, recruiting isn’t just about filling positions. It’s about building systems that improve care delivery nationwide. His work at Sevaro Health, a tele-neurology company, connects talented physicians with hospitals that rely on remote neurological expertise to save lives.
By focusing on communication, trust, and cultural fit, he helps create teams that function seamlessly across states and time zones. His background in sports taught him the importance of teamwork and consistency—values that carry into every hire he makes.
Lascomb knows that behind every virtual consultation is a real patient who depends on timely, expert care. Each placement contributes to that mission, making recruiting a vital part of advancing remote healthcare.
As telehealth is on its trajectory to grow, specialized recruiting is on a trajectory to grow as well. Remote healthcare extends beyond physicians now. There are nurses, therapists, administrative staff, and data specialists. The evolution toward outcome-driven and value-based care will mean building teams to be as efficient, adaptable, and compassionate as the current workforce.
Recruiters who are in-the-know will be an indispensable component in how we move medicine forward. They will continue to connect healthcare technology and human connection without sacrificing empathetic care for simply technology-driven care.
Strategic hiring is one of the quiet forces driving the evolution of healthcare. It’s how the right people find their place in systems that depend on skill and heart. For recruiters like Michael Lascomb, the job isn’t about numbers—it’s about building trust and creating opportunities that serve both providers and patients.
As virtual care becomes more advanced, the need for thoughtful, relationship-driven recruiting will only grow. Those who approach it with patience, honesty, and understanding will continue to shape the healthcare workforce of tomorrow.
The next era of remote healthcare will be defined by connection to patients and clinicians, and to candidates and recruiters. Hiring with intention, focus, and strategy keeps every part of that connection solid beyond just a procedure. It’s the difference between a system that functions, and one that thrives.
The work of devoted recruiters reminds us, healthcare’s measure of greatness has always been because of the people. Working on the behalf of people devoted to keeping care human, supportive, and consistent-like Michael Lascomb- shows the true greatness of the people of healthcare. No matter where healthcare happens.
