Tom Ellis, founder and board member of ShiftKey, has taken a bold approach to solving one of healthcare’s biggest challenges—staffing shortages. Since 2016, Ellis has led ShiftKey, a Dallas-based platform that connects healthcare professionals with facilities in need.
The platform offers practitioners the flexibility to choose their schedules and pay rates, fostering independence. And also to adress critical workforce gaps.
A Forward-Thinking Approach
With over a decade of experience in healthcare staffing, Ellis recognized the flaws in traditional staffing models. He envisioned a solution that would empower professionals while meeting the demands of healthcare facilities. ShiftKey has since become a vital resource. The reason is that facilite over 50 million hours of open shifts and engage hundreds of thousands of licensed professionals nationwide.
Milestones and Recognition
Ellis’ efforts have earned widespread recognition. In 2022, he topped the Dallas 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list and won the EY Central Plains Entrepreneur of the Year Award. ShiftKey was also named a 2023 Top Workplace by Energage. That´s a testament to its strong workplace culture and employee engagement.
Under Ellis’ leadership, ShiftKey grew from a small startup to a company with over 300 U.S.-based employees and an expanding international team in Poland. The platform connects more than 10,000 healthcare communities with professionals, making it a cornerstone of flexibility and efficiency in the healthcare workforce.
Ellis emphasizes the importance of creating a positive work environment:
“From day one, my priority was to build a company where people are excited to work every day”.
Tom Ellis
This philosophy drives ShiftKey’s mission to empower healthcare professionals and transform the industry.
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