Locum Provider Recruitment & Ops Lead

Ochsner Health; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Locum Coordinator to oversee the end-to-end management of the centralized Locum Tenens program. You will lead the Vendor Management System, act as the primary contact for locum vendors, and support hiring leaders across departments with training and guidance.

The role provides strategic oversight of the locum program, manages vendor relationships, workforce planning, financial stewardship, VMS optimization, and executive reporting to ensure efficient provider staffing.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end recruitment processes and vendor management.
• Ability to train hiring leaders across departments on recruitment tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience handling workforce planning and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee system-wide physician recruitment strategies for designated specialties.
• Pre-screen and compile background information on candidates sourced nationally.
• Make hiring recommendations to regional leaders and partners.
• Maintain contact with candidates and hiring managers regularly.
• Support process improvements and strategic recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Vendor management

Recruitment lifecycle

Strategic planning

Effective communication

Project management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification preferred

Tools

VMS

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Locum Coordinator to oversee the end-to-end management of the centralized Locum Tenens program. You will lead the Vendor Management System, act as the primary contact for locum vendors, and support hiring leaders across departments with training and guidance.

The role provides strategic oversight of the locum program, manages vendor relationships, workforce planning, financial stewardship, VMS optimization, and executive reporting to ensure efficient provider staffing.