Physician Recruiter

Are you looking for a great opportunity to serve the community and be part of the largest network of providers in the Northland?

Meritas Health is hiring a Physician Recruiter to join our Corporate Office Team!

The Physician Recruiter proactively sources, screens and coordinates all phases of recruitment for physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), while maintaining working relationships with physicians, leaders and executives. Highly organized and has a working knowledge of hospital operations.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

• Develops strategic initiatives and manages all aspects of physician and APP recruitment including presentation of candidates, scheduling and conducting interviews, proposing offers, negotiation and closing components involved in making physician/APP hires. Works closely with network executive, physicians and NKCH executives to develop criteria and implement processes for selection, recruitment and staffing of physicians and APPs.
• Meets physician/APP recruitment goals of the organization. Sources candidates through databases, advertising, social media, residency programs, career fairs and networking. Pre-screens all candidates to assure alignment of core values and clinical fit for position. Coordinates and communicates itinerary for onsite interview, community tour, and makes all travel arrangements. Communicates terms of employment offer, including compensation/benefits and tracking receipt of all documents.  Ensures physicians are reimbursed for expenses related to licensure or other approved expenses (signing bonus, relocation, COBRA, house hunting, etc).
• Conducts professional reference checking on candidates and communicates results to leadership and the hiring group in a timely manner. Communicates risk management concerns, if any, to network executive and general counsel.
• Coordinates onboarding activities with NKCH physician liaisons, medical staff department, human resources and credentialing specialist to provide effective and timely on-boarding.

What are the requirements for the job?

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, health care, or related field
• 5 years’ experience in physician recruiting, marketing and business development, preferred
• Certified Fellow of AAPPR (FASPR), preferred
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and listening skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities and drive results with short time frames. Uses discretion, sound judgment and flexibility in varying situations. Must maintain confidentiality.  

Meritas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. Meritas Health is a drug free workplace and conducts post-offer/pre-employment drug screens and background screens