Kelly Healthcare Resources Announces TravelPath(TM) Program, Offering Flexibility for Healthcare Employers and Employees
TROY, MI, Mar 19, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- A new, travel-based staffing solution from Kelly Healthcare Resources is helping to address the nationwide shortage of healthcare professionals while offering flexibility for both employers and employees in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Kelly Healthcare Resources is a highly specialized business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB), a world leader in workforce management services and human resources solutions.
TravelPath allows hospitals and other institutions to control costs and manage fluctuating staffing needs, while providing nurses, physical therapists and other allied healthcare professionals with flexible, short-term travel-based assignments and the chance to explore new geographies or career opportunities.
"TravelPath represents the best of both worlds -- both for the institution and the temporary employee," said Connie Gray, vice president and business unit leader of Kelly Healthcare Resources.
"Healthcare facilities appreciate the arrangement because it allows them to vary the size of their staff as their patient population fluctuates, as it does in Arizona and Florida, where some people reside only in the winter months," Gray added. "Meanwhile, healthcare professionals have the opportunity to work at some of the nation's most prestigious institutions. This type of employment is increasingly popular among both new and experienced professionals who may want to try out different cities before settling down or retiring."
Through TravelPath, hospitals, outpatient clinics, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies and other healthcare-related employers have access to Kelly Healthcare Resources' nationwide network of credentialed, licensed professionals. Available talent includes general and specialty nurses, pharmacists, therapists and technicians.
The temporary, travel-based assignments are flexible, depending on the employer's needs, but most commonly are 13 weeks long. TravelPath offers flexible compensation packages and benefits for healthcare professionals, including competitive hourly wages; free private housing or a generous housing allowance; travel allowance; relocation support; health, dental and 401(k) options; and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit: Kelly Healthcare: TravelPath.
About Kelly Healthcare Resources
Kelly Services, which has had a presence in the U.S. healthcare industry since the late 1960s, launched Kelly Healthcare Resources in 1999. Over the past decade, KHR has steadily grown into a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare staffing needs to all facilities, companies and organizations involved in servicing the healthcare community.
Kelly Healthcare Resources has placed professionals across all levels of healthcare in multiple disciplines, including medical laboratory, medical device, pharmacy and pharmacology, nursing, MRI/CT and X-ray technicians, allied health, behavioral health, healthcare billing/coding, utilization, case management, occupational health, special education and physical therapy. KHR relies on Kelly's network of offices throughout North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim to deliver its staffing solutions globally. Dedicated KHR offices are staffed with seasoned, degreed professionals who can assist in almost any part of the healthcare industry. Visit www.kellyhealthcare.com.
About Kelly Services, Inc.
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB) is a world leader in workforce management services and human resources solutions, offering temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement to clients on a global basis. Kelly provides employment to nearly 650,000 employees annually, with skills including office services, accounting, engineering, information technology, law, science, marketing, creative services, light industrial, education, and healthcare. Revenue in 2008 was $5.5 billion. Visit www.kellyservices.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jane Stehney Kelly Services, Inc. 248-244-5630 stehnja@kellyservices.com Christina Klenotic Dix & Eaton 216-241-4636 cklenotic@dix-eaton.com
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