Provider Recruiter

Overview

The Provider Recruiter utilizes consulting, recruiting, sales and business skills to connect with candidates and stakeholders. The Provider Recruiter is responsible for executing and managing all phases of provider recruitment (physician, advanced practitioner, and locum providers) from initial contact through start date, coordinating and facilitating interviews, hiring, assisting the onboarding process and promoting retention of new providers system‑wide. In addition, the Provider Recruiter facilitates community integration for providers and families.

Furthermore, technology usage and innovation are essential for this role.

The Provider Recruiter role is on-site; this is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for assigned provider specialties and specialty groups
• Maintain confidentiality when accessing data within but not limited to the following areas: financial, human resources, strategic planning, malpractice background checks, criminal background checks
• Independently manage candidate leads, files, documents and hiring timeline
• Work directly with Executive Team and Clinic Management to successfully recruit providers
• Provide direction and updates to Executive Team and Clinic Management on recruitment trends
• Initiate sourcing, lead generation and contact with providers via recruitment databases and referrals
• Review provider CVs, profiles, background information, licensure, certification, online media and ratings to evaluate initial competency and qualifications
• Create and manage job postings, ad campaigns and advertisements related to provider recruitment
• Manage, review and evaluate applications
• Conduct phone interviews with providers to confirm qualifications, eligibility, match to the organization’s needs, and to engage the provider’s interest
• Coordinate and facilitate provider interviews, including but not limited to: travel, hotel accommodations, catering, community tours, department recruitment dinners, interview meeting itineraries, facility tours, physician agreement drafts, benefit reviews, transportation between meetings, travel reimbursements
• Gather and evaluate interview feedback and reference verifications
• Prepare physician agreement drafts, amendments, offer letters and accompanying documents
• Prepare and negotiate employment offers and physician agreements as directed by senior leadership
• Ensure that background verifications, new‑hire paperwork, system entry are completed properly for credentialing
• Act as a back‑up to Onboarding, facilitating orientations as needed
• Participate in and represent the organization at job fairs, conferences and other special events
• Maintain communication as point of contact and liaison between the provider and the organization
• Support retention initiatives for new providers
• Represent and support Mercyhealth initiatives and recruitment in a positive light
• Continuously research ways to improve Provider Recruitment efficiency
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Provider Recruitment & Retention

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, Healthcare Administration and/or Human Resources
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and highly motivated; ability to multi‑task
• Ability to work irregular hours with some travel required
• Work requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has substantial latitude for independent action.

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business or related field
• Certified Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional Certification (CPRP); CPRP required within 12 months and maintained

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

• Quality – Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
• Service – Responds…