American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR)

American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR) is a Delaware not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization established in 2006. The association serves as the voice of the international healthcare recruitment industry, advocating for fair and ethical practices. AAIHR represents U.S.-based organizations engaged in the recruitment of foreign-educated healthcare professionals. It is dedicated to promoting legal, ethical, socially responsible, and professional standards for international healthcare recruitment.

AAIHR is a trusted industry group for the recruitment of foreign-educated healthcare professionals by numerous U.S.-based healthcare organizations, including leading hospitals and hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient centers, and home health organizations. Its member organizations handle the entire recruitment process, from screening and training to credentialing, sponsoring, relocating, resettling, and employing various foreign-educated healthcare professionals, such as Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Medical Technologists for U.S. employment.

The member organizations of AAIHR comprise U.S.-based recruiting and staffing companies, immigration attorneys, and healthcare organizations specializing in recruiting foreign-trained healthcare professionals for U.S. employment. They are committed to a set of ethical and professional practices ensuring the quality, competence, and ethical treatment of recruited healthcare professionals throughout the recruitment and employment processes.

The healthcare industry presents significant growth potential for organizations like AAIHR, particularly due to the increasing demand for qualified healthcare professionals in the U.S. As the association continues to advocate for fair and ethical recruitment practices, it stands to benefit from the evolving landscape of international healthcare recruitment.