April 30, 2025
Ellsworth LLC, a Navajo-owned medical staffing company serving Indian Health Service (IHS) hospitals, has surpassed $3,136,395 in federal contract commitments, according to procurement data from GovTribe.com. With more than 40 contract awards recorded on fpds.gov, the firm is drawing national attention for its rapid growth and performance across Indian Country.
On March 24, the company announced it had exceeded $2 million in contract obligations. Less than a month later, Ellsworth secured an additional $1.1 million in awards—an indicator of both sustained demand and operational agility.
The company currently has healthcare professionals placed in Chinle, Arizona, and Shiprock, New Mexico, with new deployments scheduled for Santa Fe, New Mexico. Several contracts span five years, reflecting long-term confidence from federal agencies and tribal health administrators.
Ellsworth is also positioned to support Self-Governance Tribal Health Systems through full-service recruitment and onboarding across the Southwest and throughout the broader IHS regions of the United States.
“Our growth reflects both the urgency of need and our team’s readiness to meet it,” said Michael Woestehoff, CEO of Ellsworth LLC and a citizen of the Navajo Nation. “Every healthcare professional we place strengthens local systems and supports tribal communities with the consistency and care they deserve.”
Ellsworth’s model blends federal contracting expertise with a deep understanding of tribal sovereignty, cultural values, and patient-centered care. The company serves both federally operated IHS hospitals and tribally managed healthcare systems operating under self-governance compacts (TSGP).
As the healthcare labor shortage deepens in rural and tribal areas, Ellsworth is emerging as a key Indigenous partner in delivering reliable, long-term solutions for Native communities.
Key Milestones:
- $3,136,395 in contract obligations (GovTribe.com)
- 40+ contract awards (fpds.gov)
- Active placements in Chinle, Shiprock, and Santa Fe
- Multi-year agreements, including five-year contracts
Ellsworth LLC exemplifies what’s possible when Indigenous leadership, federal opportunity, and community-focused mission align.
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We look forward to helping you embark on a rewarding and adventurous career. Ellsworth LLC is proud to confirm its eligibility under the Buy-Indian set-aside ISBEE (UEI: E84NXMLHLMS5) and operates under NAICS Codes 561320 — Temporary Help Services and 621111 — Offices of Physicians, except Mental Health Specialists. Our business model and services are designed to meet these specific requirements, and our partnership with LiquidAgents Healthcare, LLC and StaffingEngine, LLC supports us. With over 22 years of combined recruiting expertise, we ensure culturally competent staffing solutions that meet the needs of healthcare professionals and organizations alike.
