Senior Physician Recruiter (on-site)

$84,302 - $139,110/Yr

PIH Health - Stockton, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Stockton, CA

Hospitals

About the position

The Senior Physician Recruiter at PIH Health is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the entire physician recruitment process within the organization. This position entails performing full-cycle recruitment, which includes defining sourcing strategies, generating a pool of qualified candidates, assessing their cultural and role fit, and preparing and negotiating offers and contracts in collaboration with department chairs and executive leadership. The Senior Physician Recruiter plays a crucial role in developing strategic and comprehensive recruitment plans that align with the organization's needs and goals. An in-depth understanding of the physician recruitment process is essential, along with the ability to think strategically and creatively to attract top talent. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as they will be tasked with building and maintaining relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals. This role requires excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Senior Physician Recruiter will also evaluate and propose improvements to the recruitment processes, ensuring that all recruitment goals are met effectively. Significant interaction with the Vice President of Medical Group Operations, Department Chairs, Chiefs, and the President of the Medical Group is expected, making strong communication skills vital for success in this position. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network serving approximately 3 million residents across Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the San Gabriel Valley. The organization is recognized nationally for its excellence in patient care and experience, and it comprises several hospitals, outpatient medical offices, and a multispecialty medical group, among other services. The Senior Physician Recruiter will contribute to this mission by ensuring that the organization attracts and retains high-quality physician talent.

Responsibilities

• Attend residency recruiting events and national job fairs to network with potential candidates.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and interviews to assess fit within the organization.
• Provide high touch, white glove recruitment service to potential physician candidates, ensuring a personalized and meticulous approach from initial contact through onboarding.
• Work with department chairs and leadership to develop and carry out effective recruitment and sourcing strategies and campaigns for recruitment of physicians in a variety of specialties.
• Incorporate strategies and plans to attract candidates and source from diverse backgrounds.
• Manage the recruitment process and maintain open and responsive communication with candidates, hiring managers, physician leadership, administration, and recruitment-related agencies when necessary.
• Facilitate the collection of feedback from candidate interviewers and distribute results.
• Facilitate the candidate assessment process and debrief meetings with hiring managers.
• Conduct professional reference checks on candidates.
• Participate in the candidate offer process.
• Prepare and process physician contracts for approval, and present offers.
• Assist in the development of strategic and comprehensive physician recruitment plans in accordance with the needs and goals of the organization.
• Develop innovative strategic plans to respond to competitive challenges in the marketplace and adapt sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software to manage the recruitment process.
• Familiarity with recruitment-related technology (CRM, LinkedIn, Recruiter, Boolean, Sourcing Tools).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of physician recruitment for hospitals and/or health systems.
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting physicians.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel nationally to attend recruiting events.
• Strong professionalism and presentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional (CPRP)
• Experience working with senior leadership and/or physician leadership.