Director of Recruiting

jacksonhealthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Physician Search is seeking a Director of Recruiting to lead team members, mentor staff, and partner with healthcare clients to source top physician and advanced practice provider candidates. The role emphasizes strategic consulting, market expertise, and traveling to meet with clients in person at their facilities.

The position requires a strong track record in sales or recruiting, healthcare industry experience, and the ability to travel up to 30% to support clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of sales or recruiting experience preferred.
• 1+ years with Salesforce CRM preferred.
• 3+ years of healthcare/staffing industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Match providers with healthcare facilities based on qualifications and culture.
• Consult clients on market compensation and staffing needs.
• Create and update job advertisements regularly.
• Meet with clients onsite to gather search requirements.
• Source viable candidates through outreach and screening.
• Assist with interview itineraries and travel arrangements for candidates.
• Negotiate and close offers of employment for candidates.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to maintain high standards.

Skills

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Travel ability

Strategic consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Our Values

• Others First- Others Before Self
• Wisdom- Do the Wise Thing
• Growth- Keep Getting Better

The Director of Recruiting is responsible for training and mentoring team members to achieve productivity goals and metrics, as well as partnering consultatively with assigned clients to find the right provider candidates to achieve personal production metrics. The Director of Recruiting is also responsible for traveling to meet with clients onsite and utilizing JPS's resources creatively and effectively to source the best candidates. This is a highly interactive sales and recruiting position in Greenwood Village, CO.

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+ years of successful sales or recruiting experience preferred; more experienced candidates welcome to apply.
• 1+ years of experience working with Salesforce CRM preferred.
• 3+ years of healthcare and/or staffing industry experience required.
• Retained recruiting experience preferred
• 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 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 pos