Director of Recruiting

Overview

Jackson Physician Search is a leader in the permanent recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers to hospitals and health systems across the United States. We have been recognized for our track record of results built on our clients' trust in the talent of our team and the transparency of our process and fee structure.

Joining our team means you'll be working with our clients to continue our mission of bringing physicians and healthcare organizations together to improve the lives of patients, families, and communities. As one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, we attract and retain the most talented and motivated recruitment professionals in the industry.

Jackson Physician Search is part of the growing family of Jackson Healthcare companies.

Essential Functions & Basic Duties

• Match providers with healthcare facilities on the basis of qualifications, culture fit, career aspirations, and other information that is important to both providers and healthcare facilities.
• Consult clients on market compensation and other variables to help them attract candidates and fill their staffing needs.
• Use creativity to create effective job advertisements for open opportunities and update job advertisements on a regular basis.
• Meet with clients in person at the client's facility to solicit and compile information regarding search(es) for personal clients and team members' clients.
• Contact providers to proactively source viable candidates.
• Conduct thorough screening of candidates with attention to detail and prompt follow up.
• Collaborate with clients to create effective onsite interview itineraries.
• Assist provider candidates with booking travel arrangements as needed.
• Offer, negotiate, and close offers of employment to provider candidates on behalf of clients.
• Achieve personal productivity goals and metrics.
• Update the internal client and provider database with recruitment-related activity.
• Oversee and manage the credentials and availability of physician candidates.
• Provide consistent mentorship and serve as a positive role model by guiding team members, fostering professional growth, and promoting a collaborative, high-standards work culture.
• Lead advanced, independent client and candidate management by delivering strategic consultation, resolving complex needs, and ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience.
• Serve as a culture carrier and team leader, modeling consistent personal production, professionalism, recruiter best practices, and a positive, solution-oriented mindset while mentoring junior team members and setting the standard for communication and engagement.
• Support team development and brand representation by leading quarterly Lunch & Learns and marketing sessions, participating in profiles and key recruiting events, contributing to hiring efforts, and representing JPS at conferences, marketing events, and volunteer initiatives.

Qualifications - Education, Work Experience, Certifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5-7+ years of successful retained physician recruiting experience.
• 1+ years of experience working with Salesforce CRM a plus.
• Stable employment history with verifiable references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Professionalism and confidence to effectively communicate with medical professionals and hospital executives.
• Interpersonal, strategic communication, and relationship-building skills a must.
• Ability to produce results in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
• Ability to accurately project individual and team performance.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining optimal solutions.
• Ability to engage in sustained concentration.
• Ability to travel independently required.
• Strong organizational and computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to build and maintain business relationships with clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• Up to 30% travel required.
• This position is full-time (40 hours per week). Responsibilities may require adjustment to work schedule such as evenings/weekend hours to meet productivity goals as needed.
• Regular presence in office is required. A hybrid work schedule is available, requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office, possibly more depending on performance per company policy.
• Must be able to communicate accurately for up to 6 to 8 hours per day.
• Engage with co-workers, candidates, and clients via phone, video call, email, and/or text on a timely and regular basis and be able to compile and provide verbal and written confirmations of information 67-100% of the time.
• Must be able to review emails, web pages, reports, resumes, CVs, presentations, and other items or people either virtually or in person up to 8 hours per day.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclosures

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.

As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.