Wilderness Medical Staffing

Wilderness Medical Staffing, based in Montana, provides specialized locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare professionals in remote regions, ensuring vital healthcare access in underserved areas of the Northwestern United States and Alaska. Wilderness Medical Staffing (WMS) specializes in staffing healthcare professionals for rural and remote healthcare settings. Founded in 2010 in the US, WMS has maintained a consistent focus on addressing staffing shortages in critical access hospitals and clinics. The company was acquired by Elite Staffing, part of Oak Healthcare Staffing and Regal Healthcare Capital Partners, on June 16, 2025, though financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The firm has completed 1 deal to date. Wilderness Medical Staffing (WMS) excels in providing locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs. They focus on placing these professionals in critical healthcare environments across the Northwestern United States and Alaska, directly addressing staffing shortages. WMS serves over 200 clients, including critical access hospitals, private clinics, and tribal health organizations, matching healthcare providers to roles that suit the unique demands of rural healthcare.

Their offerings cover various specialties, including primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, pediatrics, and behavioral health, supporting underserved populations effectively. Wilderness Medical Staffing generates revenue through contractual agreements with healthcare facilities seeking locum tenens providers. Their business model involves direct partnerships with healthcare organizations to secure qualified professionals for temporary roles. Revenue is derived from fees associated with successful placements, ensuring a seamless staffing process that aligns provider skills with client needs.

The acquisition by Elite Staffing in June 2025 is expected to accelerate Wilderness Medical Staffing's growth. The integration will likely enhance their capacity to expand services and reach new markets, particularly in underserved regions looking for healthcare staffing solutions. Future developments may include new product offerings tailored to meet evolving healthcare demands, although specific details on upcoming products or geographic expansion plans have not been disclosed.