About HealthOp Solutions.
Healthcare starts with people. Founded by healthcare professionals.
Most recruiting firms work across many states and industries. We recruit and staff only for Arizona healthcare employers, and that focus is why our relationships run deep across the Valley. Built for the organizations that care about long-term retention.
Founded in 2022, we have recruited in 35+ Arizona cities and towns. See our results
Recruiting should feel better.
HealthOp was created to provide a more transparent, personal, and effective recruiting experience.
We take the time to understand the organization, its culture, the position, and what success will genuinely look like. We also build real relationships with candidates, learning what they want from their careers instead of simply pushing them toward the next available job.
There is no pressure, no unnecessary complexity, and no flood of poorly matched resumes. Our role is to make hiring easier and introduce both sides to opportunities where they can succeed together.
Stefan Van Der Heyden is Co-Founder and President of HealthOp Solutions, which recruits only for Arizona healthcare employers. HealthOp’s mission is built on a simple belief: healthcare starts with people. The company helps clinics bring on the best talent faster, with an emphasis on quality matches that work out for the long term.
Stefan’s healthcare career began in operations and executive leadership at Phoenician Medical Center, where he oversaw multiple outpatient practices for the group. He later moved into consulting, helping medical practices improve operations, expand into new markets, and address workforce needs. An Arizona native, he brings an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven approach to supporting healthcare organizations and strengthening Arizona’s business community.
Why partner with HealthOp?
100% Arizona Healthcare Focused
Arizona is not one of many markets we cover. It is our entire focus. We understand the organizations, communities, and unique workforce challenges that define the Valley.
Founded by Healthcare Professionals
We understand healthcare because we come from healthcare. Our practical experience reveals why the right person on paper may not always be the right fit for the clinic.
Specialized Across the Organization
From C-Suite and Physicians to APPs, front-office, and clinical support, we support your full growth while maintaining the specialized knowledge required for each search.
Quality Without Unnecessary Delays
We proactively evaluate candidates instead of waiting on job postings. You spend less time sorting resumes and more time meeting qualified people.
Placements With a Purpose
Our work is about more than filling positions. Through HealthOp’s Placements With a Purpose program, every successful placement helps fund life-changing medical care for a patient in need through Watsi.
It is our way of extending the impact of each placement beyond a single organization or career. When a client hires through HealthOp, that partnership also helps someone receive care they otherwise may not have been able to access.
Questions about HealthOp
What is HealthOp Solutions?
HealthOp Solutions is a healthcare recruiting and staffing firm focused entirely on Arizona. We were founded by healthcare professionals, and we recruit across the whole organization: C-suite leaders, physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, front-office staff and clinical support. When an employer needs coverage now, we staff per diem, contract, locum and interim roles too.
Where is HealthOp based?
Our office is at 2212 East Williams Field Rd, Building 11, Suite 225, Gilbert, Arizona 85295. We work with healthcare organizations and candidates across Arizona.
Does HealthOp work with Arizona's healthcare associations?
Yes. HealthOp is the Arizona Medical Association's (ArMA) exclusive preferred partner for Arizona healthcare recruiting and staffing, and ArMA lists HealthOp as a Platinum Ally on its partner page. HealthOp is also a member of MedConnect's Arizona healthcare business network.
What is Placements With a Purpose?
Every successful placement helps fund life-changing medical care for a patient in need through Watsi. When a client hires through HealthOp, that partnership also helps someone receive care they may not otherwise have been able to access.
Wherever you are in it, start with a conversation.
No pitch and no pressure, just a candid read on the Arizona market from people who have worked in it. Whether you are hiring or thinking about your own next step.