Gifted Healthcare, a provider of per diem and travel nursing, acquired Therapia Staffing, a provider of nurse and allied staffing, including healthcare staffing for educational institutions.

“By acquiring Therapia Staffing, we join our team of experts with theirs, thus creating a larger platform to bring about fresh perspectives and ideas,” Gifted Healthcare President Dennis Ducham said. “As our country continues the battle against Covid-19, the need for nurses and other healthcare-related staff is at an all-time high.”

The deal will allow Gifted to provide its clinical workers new opportunities including school-based nursing, school-based therapy, physical therapy speech therapy and occupational therapy.

Gifted Healthcare, based in New Orleans, ranks among the largest US healthcare staffing providers and appeared last year on SIA’s list of Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms.

“This acquisition connects two purpose and passion-centric companies allowing for even greater impact to our candidates, facilities, and company ohana,” Therapia Staffing CEO Jennifer Goldstein said.

Therapia Staffing is based in Coral Springs, Florida, and appeared on last year’s list of Diversity-Owned Staffing Firms.