Healthcare Recruiter

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP is seeking a full-time, on-site Healthcare Recruiter in Lakeland, FL. The role requires managing the end-to-end recruitment process for physicians and APPs, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating with department leaders.

You will build talent pipelines, post openings, schedule interviews, and support onboarding while maintaining recruiting metrics and compliance. The ideal candidate brings healthcare staffing experience, strong communication and customer

Qualifications

• Experience in Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting within a clinical or multispecialty environment.
• Proven Hiring skills, including candidate screening, interviewing, and selection in alignment with organizational needs.
• Strong Customer Service focus, with the ability to provide a positive, responsive experience to candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms, and proficiency in common office software tools.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations relevant to healthcare recruiting is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for physicians and APPs.
• Source candidates, screen applications, and conduct initial interviews.
• Coordinate hiring activities with department leaders and HR.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines; post job openings and schedule interviews.
• Support onboarding and maintain recruiting metrics and documentation in compliance with policies.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and effective staffing support for Watson Clinic.

Skills

Healthcare staffing experience

Hiring skills: screening/interviewing/

Customer service

Communication skills (written & verbal

Cross-department collaboration

Knowledge of healthcare recruiting law

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Healthcare Admin or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Watson Clinic LLP is one of the largest multispecialty medical clinics in Florida, providing comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Lakeland, Polk County, Central Florida, and surrounding areas. Established in 1941, the clinic has grown to include over 220 board-certified physicians across 40 medical and surgical specialties, supported by diverse midlevel providers. Services range from primary care to cardiology, OB-GYN, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, and urology, as well as XpressCare for after-hours walk-in care. Watson Clinic operates a main campus in Lakeland, FL, and 16 satellite locations across Polk, Pasco, and Hillsborough counties, maintaining a strong reputation for healthcare excellence. Additional information is available on their website and social media channels.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Healthcare Recruiter role is based in Lakeland, FL. The Healthcare Recruiter is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for physicians and APPs, including sourcing candidates, screening applications, conducting initial interviews, and coordinating hiring activities with department leaders. Daily tasks include building and maintaining talent pipelines, posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and ensuring timely communication with candidates and hiring managers. The role also involves collaborating with HR and leadership to understand staffing needs, supporting onboarding activities, and maintaining recruiting metrics and documentation in compliance with organizational policies. The Healthcare Recruiter contributes to a positive candidate experience and supports Watson Clinic’s commitment to high-quality patient care through effective staffing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting within a clinical or multispecialty environment.
• Proven Hiring skills, including candidate screening, interviewing, and selection in alignment with organizational needs.
• Strong Customer Service focus, with the ability to provide a positive, responsive experience to candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms, and proficiency in common office software tools.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations relevant to healthcare recruiting is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience recruiting for physicians, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals is a plus.