CHG Healthcare Taps Ema Prince to Lead CompHealth Unit

Prince’s expertise will advance CHG’s integrated staffing model, pairing immediate locums solutions with long‑term permanent placement strategies

CHG Healthcare announces that Ema Prince has been named President of CompHealth’s Permanent Placement Division, reinforcing the company’s enterprise-wide strategy to help healthcare organizations build stable, long‑term clinical workforces in the face of continued physician shortages. Prince’s appointment strengthens CHG’s ability to support clients as demand for permanent physicians outpaces supply.

Prince’s appointment comes as CHG expands its role in clients’ permanent placement programs and invests in solutions that pair immediate staffing relief with long‑term workforce planning. She brings nearly 20 years of recruiting, executive search, and human‑capital leadership experience, and a proven track record of helping healthcare organizations attract and retain high-impact clinicians.

“Permanent placement has become an essential part of our enterprise strategy,” said Melinda Giese, SVP of Enterprise Client Solutions. “Our clients are not just asking us to fill open roles — they are asking for a partner who can help them build lasting, fully engaged physician and advanced practice teams. Ema’s leadership allows us to elevate our permanent placement capabilities, while expanding our advisory services and pairing locum support with long‑term permanent staffing. By blending immediate staffing support with long-term workforce strategy, we help organizations stabilize teams and reduce burnout.”

“I’m excited to help our clients build sustainable clinical workforces through a strategic mix of temporary and permanent solutions,” said Prince. “CHG has an unmatched ability to partner with organizations over the full lifecycle of their staffing needs, and I look forward to expanding the impact of our permanent placement services.”

“Ema brings a rare combination of deep industry insight and an entrepreneurial approach to solving workforce challenges,” said Bill Heller, Chief Operating Officer, CHG Healthcare. “Her leadership strengthens our ability to help clients navigate immediate staffing pressures while building the permanent teams that drive long‑term stability. This is exactly the kind of forward‑thinking leadership that will elevate our impact across the healthcare industry.”