Provider Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary

The Provider Recruiter plays a critical role in advancing our mission by identifying, engaging, and securing exceptional physician and advanced practice provider (APP) talent across our health system. This position manages the full-cycle recruitment process, serving as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to clinical and administrative leaders. By delivering a high-touch, values-driven recruitment experience, the Provider Recruiter ensures alignment with our culture of compassion, trust, respect, teamwork, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative, competitive recruitment strategies for physicians and APPs across specialties and locations.
• Build and maintain strong sourcing pipelines through candidate outreach, passive engagement, and partnerships with residency/fellowship programs, medical associations, and national platforms.
• Conduct candidate screenings to evaluate skills, cultural fit, and long-term organizational potential.
• Partner with departmental leadership to deliver organized and impactful interview experiences.
• Present, negotiate, and finalize employment offers, ensuring transparency on compensation, benefits, relocation, and organizational culture.
• Provide ongoing candidate support throughout the hiring process, facilitating smooth integration into both the health system and local community.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking in Workday and contribute to recruitment dashboards and analytics.
• Collaborate with Medical Staff Services, Credentialing, Onboarding, and HR to streamline offer-to-start transitions.
• Represent the organization at regional/national conferences, job fairs, and career events, promoting the employer brand.
• Ensure compliance with hiring regulations, including J-1 Visa and H-1B processes.
• Advise leadership on workforce planning, retention strategies, and service line growth.
• Champion the Employer Value Proposition in all candidate communications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Expertise in provider sourcing, screening, and offer negotiation.
• Understanding of clinical hiring cycles, including resident/fellow transitions.

Healthcare Industry Knowledge

• Familiarity with provider credentialing, licensure, and regulatory considerations.
• Knowledge of immigration processes impacting provider hiring (e.g., J-1, H-1B).

Relationship Building

• Proven ability to build trust with candidates, providers, and stakeholders.
• Dedication to delivering a personalized and engaging candidate experience.

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

• Ability to anticipate workforce needs and align recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Strong data literacy with ability to draw insights from dashboards and metrics.

Agility & Adaptability

• Skilled at managing multiple concurrent searches across clinical disciplines.
• Flexible and responsive to urgent staffing needs and organizational priorities.

Education & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in recruitment or a closely related field.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel to sites and events as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare recruitment and onboarding.
• Direct physician or APP recruitment experience.
• Familiarity with Workday ATS.
• Supervisory or project coordination experience.
• CPRP, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification.

Work Environment

• Hybrid model: remote flexibility with regular onsite presence and travel for recruitment events and conferences.
• Availability for occasional evening/weekend commitments to accommodate candidate or leadership schedules.