Director - Physician Services Strategy & Recruitment- Full Time Exempt

Knox Community Hospital; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox Community Hospital is seeking a Director of Physician Services Strategy & Recruitment to lead the strategic direction of the physician enterprise, oversee recruitment, contracting, workforce planning, and provider relations to ensure a high‑performing medical staff.

Reporting to the COO, the Director will align hospital leadership with physicians across service lines and drive growth, clinical excellence, and physician workforce stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years in physician recruitment, provider relations, or healthcare leadership.
• Experience in strategic planning, contracting, and physician workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive physician services strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, and integration of physicians and APPs.
• Manage contracting, compensation models, and performance-based agreements.
• Foster physician relations, communication, and alignment with hospital leadership.
• Lead workforce planning and succession planning to support stability and expansion.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic planning

Contracting

Workforce development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in healthcare administration or related field

Job description

Job Specifics

Career Department

Department of Primary & Specialty Care

Status

Full Time

Shift

8am-

Average Weekly Hours

40

Contact

Employment Specialists

Phone

740.393.9612

740.393.9643

Email

[e-mail]

Posting Date

Mon, 09/21/2026 - 12:00pm

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Physician Services Strategy & Recruitment is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing the strategic direction of Knox Community Hospital’s physician enterprise. This position oversees physician recruitment, contracting, workforce planning, and provider relations to ensure a high‑performing, engaged, and sustainable medical staff. The Director serves as the primary liaison between hospital administration and physicians, strengthening communication, alignment, and partnership across all service lines.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director leads initiatives that support organizational growth, clinical excellence, and long‑term physician workforce stability.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Workforce Planning

• Develop and implement a comprehensive physician services strategy aligned with organizational goals, community needs, and long‑term growth plans.
• Conduct ongoing workforce assessments to identify provider needs, succession planning priorities, and service line expansion opportunities.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives, market analysis, and physician enterprise development.

Physician Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for physicians and advanced practice providers, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer development.
• Build strong relationships with residency programs, fellowship programs, and recruitment partners to strengthen candidate pipelines.
• Oversee onboarding processes to ensure a seamless transition for new providers, including orientation, credentialing coordination, and integration into clinical teams.

Contracting & Compensation

• Manage physician contracting processes, including drafting, negotiation, renewal, and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and physician services leadership to ensure contracts reflect fair market value, organizational priorities, and performance expectations.
• Support development and administration of compensation models, incentives, and performance‑based agreements.

Physician Relations & Liaison Work

• Serve as the primary administrative liaison for physicians, fostering strong communication, trust, and alignment with hospital leadership.
• Address provider concerns, facilitate conflict resolution, and support a positive, collaborative practice environment.
• Partner with medical staff leadership to strengthen engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

Requirements Include

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in physician recruitment, provider relations, or healthcare leadership.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, contracting, and physician workforce development.
• Strong relationship‑building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, fair market value standards, and physician compensation models.
• Commitment to Knox Community Hospital’s mission, values, and community‑focused care.