Clinical Physician Recruiter

A leading academic medical institution in Dallas is seeking an experienced Clinical Physician Recruiter to support faculty hiring across multiple clinical departments. This full-time opportunity is based at UT Southwestern Medical Center and offers a strong career pathway for international professionals with healthcare recruitment experience. Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified overseas candidates with relevant expertise.

This role is ideal for globally minded recruitment professionals looking to build a long-term career within one of the United States’ most respected academic healthcare environments.

As Clinical Physician Recruiter, you will manage full-cycle recruitment for physician faculty appointments, supporting clinical, teaching, and research missions across the institution. You’ll work closely with department chairs, Faculty Affairs, HR, Legal, and Immigration teams to attract high-calibre physicians while ensuring compliance with academic credentialing and immigration processes.

This is a hands-on, stakeholder-facing position combining strategic sourcing, relationship management, and operational execution. You will play a critical role in building future clinical leadership by identifying top medical talent globally and guiding candidates from initial outreach through onboarding. The role sits within Talent Acquisition and offers exposure to academic medicine, visa coordination (including H-1B and J-1), and complex faculty appointment workflows.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is a globally recognised academic healthcare and research organisation with over 75 years of excellence. Ranked among the top hospitals in the Dallas–Fort Worth region, the institution combines world-class patient care with medical education and scientific discovery.

Employees benefit from a collaborative culture, strong professional development pathways, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement programs, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, and family support services. International hires receive structured onboarding and immigration coordination where applicable.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for physician faculty roles across clinical departments
• Develop position descriptions in partnership with department leadership and Faculty Affairs
• Source candidates through academic networks, residency programs, and digital platforms
• Coordinate interviews, site visits, and stakeholder engagement throughout hiring cycles
• Maintain accurate records within applicant tracking systems and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with Legal and Immigration teams on credentialing and visa processing
• Support offer preparation in coordination with compensation and benefits teams
• Track recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill and candidate pipeline performance
• Assist with audit readiness and accreditation documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in physician, healthcare, or academic recruitment
• Strong understanding of faculty hiring processes and clinical credentialing
• Familiarity with U.S. work visas (H-1B/J-1) strongly preferred
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment platforms
• A master’s degree or academic medical centre experience is an advantage

This is a premium opportunity for international healthcare recruitment professionals seeking U.S.

-based employment with potential visa sponsorship. Offering exposure to academic medicine, global physician sourcing, and structured career growth, this role provides a powerful platform to advance your recruitment career in the United States.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and begin their journey with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.