About US

Your career deserves a team that understands healthcare from the inside out.

Insightful & Mission-Driven: Born from Experience.

White Coat Partners was founded with one mission: to protect and empower healthcare providers as they navigate the job market. Whether you’re a physician, physical therapist, nurse, optometrist, dentist, or veterinarian—your career deserves more than a basic job offer and a handshake. We help you evaluate every aspect of your employment—from compensation and benefits to call schedules, non-competes, relocation packages, and professional growth opportunities. We’re not just recruiters—we’re your career advocates and contract negotiation experts, ensuring you enter your next position with clarity and confidence.

The idea for this company came after years of interviewing amazing providers who simply didn’t know what could be negotiated beyond salary. Too often, talented clinicians were leaving money, flexibility, and long-term stability on the table—without even realizing it. We got tired of seeing providers undervalued or boxed into contracts that didn’t reflect their worth. So we created White Coat Partners to change that. When you partner with us, you gain a team that understands the healthcare industry inside and out, and more importantly, a team that fights for you. We believe every provider should feel empowered—not overwhelmed—when making career decisions.

our values

Advocacy

We fiercely advocate for every provider we work with, ensuring they’re not just hired—but truly valued. From contract reviews to career guidance, we protect your interests at every step.

Integrity

We operate with complete transparency and honesty, always putting our clients’ long-term success over short-term wins. Trust is earned, and we take that seriously.

Expertise

With firsthand experience in clinical care, recruiting, and contract negotiations, our team brings deep industry knowledge to every conversation. We know what matters—and what can be negotiated.

Empowerment

We equip healthcare professionals with the tools, insights, and support they need to confidently navigate the job market. Our goal is to help providers make informed decisions that align with their goals and values.

meet our team

BJ PATARIA

Chief Career Strategist Physical Therapist

With over 15 years of experience in outpatient settings and more than 7 years as a practice owner, BJ brings unmatched insight into both sides of the hiring equation. He’s recruited hundreds of providers and negotiated countless contracts. His day-to-day work involves navigating the nuances of compensation, culture fit, and growth potential—for both clinicians and employers. That firsthand experience allows him to serve as a trusted intermediary, helping healthcare professionals find the right opportunities while guiding companies to the talent they truly need.

“I know what it’s like to hire—and to be hired. That’s why we get it right for both sides.”

Vanessa Lopez

Head of Strategic Outreach

With a background that spans luxury fashion, corporate insurance, and healthcare recruiting, Vanessa is a master of relationship-building and strategic positioning. She started her career in high-stakes luxury sales, where negotiation, trust, and client insight were key. From there, she excelled at designing risk and benefits policies for companies, giving her a sharp understanding of what employers value. Now, she brings all of that experience to White Coat Partners—developing long-term partnerships with employers and positioning our clients as top-tier candidates.

“It’s all about building trust—whether you’re placing talent or closing a deal.”

Raj Mehta

Head of Healthcare Contract Strategy

Raj is a healthcare attorney and MBA who previously worked as in-house counsel for a large physician-owned medical group. He’s reviewed thousands of contracts across all provider types—negotiating terms around compensation, ownership, malpractice, and more.

Expertise:

  • Interpreting and negotiating complex contracts for MDs, PTs, NPs, ODs, DDSs, and DVMs

  • Malpractice, liability, tail coverage, and restrictive covenants

  • Structure of 1099 vs. W2 roles, independent contractor rights, and telehealth-specific clauses

Why he’s valuable:
Raj helps providers protect themselves long-term—translating legalese into plain English and ensuring every agreement supports their goals.

Sarah Bennett

Head of Provider Outreach

A licensed veterinarian with 8 years of clinical experience and 3 years in recruiting for specialty practices (veterinary, dental, and optometry). Sarah left practice after burnout and now advocates for lesser-known provider types who often get overlooked in broad recruiting efforts.

Expertise:

  • Deep knowledge of compensation and practice ownership models in niche fields

  • Experience helping DVMs, ODs, and dentists with career transitions and buy-in/buy-out models

  • Strong relationships with specialty-specific professional associations

Why she’s valuable:
Marcus brings credibility and insider expertise when working with highly specialized providers who require tailored job placements and contracts.

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