Physician Recruiter Job at Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence

Position Summary: Merrimack Health, a community-focused, patient-centered hospital, is seeking a highly motivated and relationship-driven Physician Recruiter to lead efforts in identifying, attracting, and onboarding top-tier physician and advanced practice provider talent. This role is instrumental in supporting the hospital’s strategic growth, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining a strong medical staff presence in our local and regional communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Candidate Development

• Collaborate with department leaders and medical staff to identify provider staffing needs across specialties.

• Develop and implement physician recruitment strategies aligned with the hospital’s clinical and operational needs.

• Source qualified physician and advanced practice provider candidates through a variety of channels including:

• Job boards and professional associations (e.g., NEJM, JAMA, PracticeLink, Doximity, etc.)

• Medical schools, residency and fellowship programs

• Direct outreach, networking, referrals, and social media

• Attendance at national and regional job fairs and medical conferences

• Build and maintain a robust candidate pipeline.

Candidate Engagement & Screening

• Serve as the primary point of contact for physician candidates from first contact through hire.

• Conduct initial candidate screening interviews to assess qualifications, interest, and cultural fit.

• Coordinate with department leaders and medical staff to schedule interviews, both virtual and on-site.

• Manage all aspects of the recruitment process, including screening, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and coordinating site visits.

Offer Management & Negotiation

• Work with legal, HR, and administration to prepare competitive employment offers and contracts.

• Present offers to candidates, address questions, and support negotiation processes as appropriate.

• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks, credentialing, and licensing.

Qualifications: Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field required.

• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience, preferably in healthcare or physician recruitment.

• Experience in a hospital or medical group setting highly desirable.

• Proven ability to manage multiple searches and meet recruitment goals.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external candidates.

• Knowledge of healthcare workforce trends, provider compensation models, and credentialing/licensing processes