Director Physician and APP Recruitment

Ascension; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Employer-matched retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a senior recruitment leader in Nashville to oversee physician and APP recruitment. You will guide a high-performing team, align hiring priorities with organizational strategy, and drive end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to contracts.

The role emphasizes data analysis of labor markets, collaboration with executive leadership, and delivering a seamless candidate experience while supporting extensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Leadership/management experience required with track record of building and guiding teams.
• Experience in physician and advanced practice provider recruitment preferred.
• Strong sourcing strategies and data-driven hiring decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the physician and APP recruitment team to streamline department operations, balance workloads and advance key hiring initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to align physician and APP recruitment priorities with the organization's long-term strategic goals.
• Manage the end-to-end physician and APP recruitment lifecycle, from strategic sourcing and site visits to contract negotiation, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• Analyze physician labor market trends and recruitment data to advise leadership on competitive hiring strategies.

Skills

Leadership/Management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Team mentorship

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma equivalency with 5 years experience including leadership

Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 3 years experience including leadership

Job description

• Location: Hybrid | Must reside in or near Nashville, TN


• Department: Physician and APP Recruitment


• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time


• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive


• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options


• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance


• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning


• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources


• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits


• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


• Lead and mentor the physician and APP recruitment team to streamline department operations, balance workloads and advance key hiring initiatives.


• Partner with executive leadership to align physician and APP recruitment priorities with the organization's long-term strategic goals.


• Manage the end-to-end physician and APP recruitment lifecycle, from strategic sourcing and site visits to contract negotiation, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.


• Analyze physician labor market trends and recruitment data to advise leadership on competitive hiring strategies.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):


• None Required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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