About K.A. Recruiting
Connecting healthcare providers with healthcare professionals – let us do the work for you!
Our Story
K.A. Recruiting began as a conversation over a cup of coffee in 2008 between Alisha Dynan and K.C. Carpenter. After years of working together, they had developed a similar vision and approach to recruiting.
Both had fathers who were entrepreneurs, and they wanted to create a company and culture that stood by its values and could better serve healthcare clients and candidates. Alisha and K.C. recognized a need for medical and healthcare recruiting services in the clinical healthcare space. Nurse and medical technologist shortages across the country needed more than another medical temp agency.
The shortage of healthcare professionals required a company with the expertise and industry knowledge to recruit in-demand professionals for full-time direct hire vacancies – medical laboratory scientists, respiratory therapists, surgical technologists, registered nurses, advanced practice providers, and more. With more baby boomers retiring every year, the need for healthcare professionals was only growing.
In September of 2008, K.A. Recruiting was born. The company began in a small office space with just the two of them – and no clients. The partners started by marketing their services to healthcare facilities needing laboratory professionals.
K.A. has since grown to become a national leader in healthcare recruiting. Today, K.A. Recruiting has hundreds of loyal clients and an extensive network of qualified talent. While the company has grown over the years and expanded its services, one thing has remained constant – a commitment to building a company that serves as an example of loyalty, integrity, and dependability within the healthcare industry.
Over the years, K.A. has been able to expand its permanent recruiting services nationwide beyond just laboratory professionals to assist clients with all their clinical healthcare recruiting needs. From their beginning as a team of two, they have expanded to become a group of highly specialized healthcare recruiters dedicated to helping hundreds of clients across the country fill their clinical healthcare professional needs.
Mission
Our mission at K.A. Recruiting is to match our clients with well-screened and highly-qualified candidates while investing the time to listen, advise, and develop long-term partnerships.
Commitment
As committed as we are to making a placement, we are more committed to serving as an example of loyalty, integrity, and dependability within the healthcare industry.
Values
Listening
Effective listening builds trust, strengthens relationships, and allows our clients’ and candidates’ voices to be heard.
Integrity
Our candidates and clients trust us to have their best interests in mind as we navigate a job search together.
Hard Work
We are dedicated to our candidates and clients and enjoy working hard to help them meet their career aspirations and hiring goals.
Adaptability
We quickly and effectively deal with unexpected issues or industry changes.
Quality
Our recruiters are focused on finding the perfect candidates for your organization based on your current needs.
Empathy
Our recruiters connect with candidates and clients on a deeper level, resulting in better relationships and increased placements.
Diversity
The individuality of a workforce emerges when you embrace and encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels of the company.
By prioritizing our values, we develop LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS with our candidates, clients, and employees!
Meet The K.A. Recruiting Management Team
K.C. Carpenter
Co-Founder
Alisha Dynan
Co-Founder
Andrea Costello
Associate Vice President, Client Relationship Manager and Team LeadWhy People Choose K.A. Recruiting
In the middle of the pandemic, I had to move quickly to a different state and find a new job. I had the pleasure to speak with a KA recruiter, who immediately set up all the connections for me, she rapidly provided me with a list of jobs available in the area and helped me find what best fitted for me based on our conversations and my background. Because of her efficiency, I was able to find a job immediately and I am very satisfied with my job’s position, location, and coworkers. Thank you to my recruiter and KA recruiting.
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K.C. Carpenter
Co-Founder
Location: Boston, MA
K.C. co-founded K.A. Recruiting with his business partner Alisha Dynan, in 2008. Since starting the company, he’s guided K.A. to become a national leader in healthcare recruiting. He has successfully built up a national client base as well as a vast network of healthcare professionals. Additionally, he’s helped to create a team of well-trained, highly-skilled recruiters who are assisting healthcare providers to meet their hiring goals. K.A. has consistently grown each year under K.C.’s leadership and has become a trusted resource for both employers and individuals looking to advance their careers. K.C. is most proud of the fact that K.A. has developed long-standing relationships with its clients who continuously count on K.A. to assist them when needed. K.C. graduated from Skidmore College with a BA degree in Management and Business, and spent a brief time in financial services working at Fidelity Investments before transitioning into recruiting in 1999.
K.C. lives on the South Shore in Hanover, Massachusetts with his family and two very needy dogs. When he is not working, K.C. can be found spending time with family, running, and wishing he had more time to ski.
I have worked for other healthcare organizations in the past, but nothing compares to my experience at my current job. I have been with this company for approximately four months, and I have gotten the opportunity to manage a team that is goal-oriented, hardworking, accountable, has a wide range of skillsets and most importantly, a team who values patient care the same way I do. Thanks to K.A. Recruiting for guiding and steering me in the right direction. My experience with K.A. Recruiting has been outstanding thus far, and I recommend them to anyone looking for career advancement.
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K.C. Carpenter
Co-Founder
Location: Boston, MA
K.C. co-founded K.A. Recruiting with his business partner Alisha Dynan, in 2008. Since starting the company, he’s guided K.A. to become a national leader in healthcare recruiting. He has successfully built up a national client base as well as a vast network of healthcare professionals. Additionally, he’s helped to create a team of well-trained, highly-skilled recruiters who are assisting healthcare providers to meet their hiring goals. K.A. has consistently grown each year under K.C.’s leadership and has become a trusted resource for both employers and individuals looking to advance their careers. K.C. is most proud of the fact that K.A. has developed long-standing relationships with its clients who continuously count on K.A. to assist them when needed. K.C. graduated from Skidmore College with a BA degree in Management and Business, and spent a brief time in financial services working at Fidelity Investments before transitioning into recruiting in 1999.
K.C. lives on the South Shore in Hanover, Massachusetts with his family and two very needy dogs. When he is not working, K.C. can be found spending time with family, running, and wishing he had more time to ski.
I spent months looking for a new job on my own with no luck. Then I responded to an email from a recruiter at KA Recruiting and I had a completely different experience. She was helpful, responded very quickly, and found several job options for me. I wound up applying for a job that was much better suited for me. My recruiter made the entire process easy and stress-free. She even negotiated a higher salary on my behalf. I’m now a few months into my new job and I’m very happy! I would recommend KA Recruiting to anyone looking to find a better job.
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K.C. Carpenter
Co-Founder
Location: Boston, MA
K.C. co-founded K.A. Recruiting with his business partner Alisha Dynan, in 2008. Since starting the company, he’s guided K.A. to become a national leader in healthcare recruiting. He has successfully built up a national client base as well as a vast network of healthcare professionals. Additionally, he’s helped to create a team of well-trained, highly-skilled recruiters who are assisting healthcare providers to meet their hiring goals. K.A. has consistently grown each year under K.C.’s leadership and has become a trusted resource for both employers and individuals looking to advance their careers. K.C. is most proud of the fact that K.A. has developed long-standing relationships with its clients who continuously count on K.A. to assist them when needed. K.C. graduated from Skidmore College with a BA degree in Management and Business, and spent a brief time in financial services working at Fidelity Investments before transitioning into recruiting in 1999.
K.C. lives on the South Shore in Hanover, Massachusetts with his family and two very needy dogs. When he is not working, K.C. can be found spending time with family, running, and wishing he had more time to ski.
I have worked with my share of recruiters over the years and without a doubt, my recruiter and K.A. Recruiting have been the most professional ones that I have had the pleasure to work with. As a career changer, it was no easy task, but my recruiter found a job for me that was a very good fit. I whole-heartedly recommend their services.
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K.C. Carpenter
Co-Founder
Location: Boston, MA
K.C. co-founded K.A. Recruiting with his business partner Alisha Dynan, in 2008. Since starting the company, he’s guided K.A. to become a national leader in healthcare recruiting. He has successfully built up a national client base as well as a vast network of healthcare professionals. Additionally, he’s helped to create a team of well-trained, highly-skilled recruiters who are assisting healthcare providers to meet their hiring goals. K.A. has consistently grown each year under K.C.’s leadership and has become a trusted resource for both employers and individuals looking to advance their careers. K.C. is most proud of the fact that K.A. has developed long-standing relationships with its clients who continuously count on K.A. to assist them when needed. K.C. graduated from Skidmore College with a BA degree in Management and Business, and spent a brief time in financial services working at Fidelity Investments before transitioning into recruiting in 1999.
K.C. lives on the South Shore in Hanover, Massachusetts with his family and two very needy dogs. When he is not working, K.C. can be found spending time with family, running, and wishing he had more time to ski.
I have now had the pleasure of knowing my recruiter for just about 2 years. He helped me with my most recent job search and application, during which he showed the highest degree of integrity, kindness, skill, insight, and perseverance. My recruiter was very engaging and unwaveringly kept the interest of his client at heart, he was tenacious with the overall process that took place for me to be hired at my present employment. It’s my honor to consider him not only an accomplished business acquaintance, but also a great friend. I highly recommend my recruiter and his professional recruitment services, K.A. Recruiting. He is an honest and forthright professional in his own right and does an excellent job matching a company’s needs to a professional’s desires.
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K.C. Carpenter
Co-Founder
Location: Boston, MA
K.C. co-founded K.A. Recruiting with his business partner Alisha Dynan, in 2008. Since starting the company, he’s guided K.A. to become a national leader in healthcare recruiting. He has successfully built up a national client base as well as a vast network of healthcare professionals. Additionally, he’s helped to create a team of well-trained, highly-skilled recruiters who are assisting healthcare providers to meet their hiring goals. K.A. has consistently grown each year under K.C.’s leadership and has become a trusted resource for both employers and individuals looking to advance their careers. K.C. is most proud of the fact that K.A. has developed long-standing relationships with its clients who continuously count on K.A. to assist them when needed. K.C. graduated from Skidmore College with a BA degree in Management and Business, and spent a brief time in financial services working at Fidelity Investments before transitioning into recruiting in 1999.
K.C. lives on the South Shore in Hanover, Massachusetts with his family and two very needy dogs. When he is not working, K.C. can be found spending time with family, running, and wishing he had more time to ski.
Health Notes
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K.C. Carpenter
Co-Founder
Location: Boston, MA
K.C. co-founded K.A. Recruiting with his business partner Alisha Dynan, in 2008. Since starting the company, he’s guided K.A. to become a national leader in healthcare recruiting. He has successfully built up a national client base as well as a vast network of healthcare professionals. Additionally, he’s helped to create a team of well-trained, highly-skilled recruiters who are assisting healthcare providers to meet their hiring goals. K.A. has consistently grown each year under K.C.’s leadership and has become a trusted resource for both employers and individuals looking to advance their careers. K.C. is most proud of the fact that K.A. has developed long-standing relationships with its clients who continuously count on K.A. to assist them when needed. K.C. graduated from Skidmore College with a BA degree in Management and Business, and spent a brief time in financial services working at Fidelity Investments before transitioning into recruiting in 1999.
K.C. lives on the South Shore in Hanover, Massachusetts with his family and two very needy dogs. When he is not working, K.C. can be found spending time with family, running, and wishing he had more time to ski.