Physician Recruiter

About the job

This role profile is a blend of both the job description and person specification and clearly demonstrates the relationship between specific tasks and personal attributes. It is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overview of the role which will naturally change from time to time in line with business requirements.

SUMO Medical Staffing specializes in locum tenens placement for temporary and permanent positions in hospitals, private practices, government facilities, and medical centers across the United States. We are dedicated to placing the most qualified physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) in specialties such as psychiatry, internal medicine, hospitalist, family medicine, ER/urgent care, pediatrics, and many more.

About us:

At SUMO Medical Staffing, we set the standard for quality, service, and integrity in healthcare staffing. We provide meaningful career opportunities for our team, offering strong professional development, competitive benefits, and a collaborative work environment. As our physician and advanced practice recruitment division continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome driven recruiters who are ready to make an impact.

The Physician Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, engaging, and placing top‑tier Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and CRNAs in locum tenens and permanent positions nationwide. This role combines consultative sales, relationship building, and strategic sourcing in a fast‑paced, competitive environment. The ideal candidate excels at building rapport, managing multiple searches simultaneously, and navigating complex candidate needs and market dynamics.

• Source and recruit Physicians, NPs, PAs, and CRNAs for locum tenens (temporary) assignments and permanent positions nationwide.
• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies using job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and outbound campaigns.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of passive and active candidates to meet ongoing client demand.
• Screen candidates for relevant experience, licensure, certifications, malpractice history, and credentialing requirements.
• Maintain consistent communication with active candidates to support engagement, retention, and redeployment.
• Partner closely with account managers to align candidate delivery with client needs.
• Accurately manage documentation, candidate notes, and tasks in Sales Force (ATS) to ensure visibility and team collaboration.
• Support operational functions such as credentialing, compliance, contracts, and scheduling when needed.
• Analyze market trends and provider supply dynamics to refine recruitment strategies.
• Contribute to staffing projections, planning, and regular updates with leadership.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous professional development.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with candidates from diverse medical backgrounds.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
• Experience in outbound recruiting, marketing outreach, and candidate re‑engagement strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across phone, email, and virtual platforms.
• Resilient problem‑solving abilities and comfort working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word and Excel and Sales Force.

• Competitive Compensation – Base salary + uncapped commission potential.
• Strong National Presence – Backed by a respected brand in the healthcare staffing industry.
• Meaningful Impact – Connect providers with opportunities that directly improve patient care.

Base salary: $42,000 - $45,000. Base pay plus commission.

• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)

Applicants must be able to show proof that they are legally eligible to work in the United States.

SUMO Medical Staffing, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, gender or other protected classes.