Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist

UNKNOWN; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist to plan, coordinate and direct sourcing, recruitment and hiring of physicians and locum tenens for SLPG and SLUHN.

The role collaborates with the broader recruitment team and internal stakeholders to optimize recruitment strategies and contracts. The position requires developing plans for growth, retention and secession as needed, negotiating with external recruitment firms, and maintaining confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in marketing, public relations or healthcare management.
• Two to five years in physician recruiting or related sales/marketing experience.
• Strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct physician recruitment and locum tenens for SLPG and SLUHN.
• Develop sourcing methods: postings, databases, residency programs and journals.
• Manage screening, candidate communications, site visits, credentialing, onboarding and post-hire processes.

Skills

Physician recruitment

Recruitment coordination

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations or healthcare management

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist plans, coordinates, implements, and directs all activities, both internal and external when appropriate, for the sourcing, recruitment and hiring of physicians and locum tenens for St. Luke’s Physician Group (SLPG) and St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN), as assigned. Collaborates with the broader recruitment team and internal stakeholders to optimize provider recruitment and retention, budgetary compliance, recruitment strategies and protocols, and contract negotiations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for physician recruitment in assigned specialty areas. Develops effective strategies in promoting SLPG and SLUHN opportunities, for the recruitment of experienced physicians and those in residency/fellowship. Coordinates and develops plans for the growth, retention and replacement of physicians/secession planning in conjunction with respective specialties’ leadership as necessary.
2. Develops and implements sourcing methods to generate candidates for assigned specialties. This includes practice job profiles, ad writing and placement on national/local internet advertising, website posting, database searches, direct mail, journal advertising, contacting residency programs, etc.
3. Manages all aspects of the internal sourcing/recruiting process by identifying, qualifying and responding to candidate inquiries; contacting candidates and discussing opportunities; presenting candidates to the appropriate senior manager and internal stakeholders for consideration; coordinating date of site visit and working with Physician Recruitment Coordinator(s) for travel arrangements, preparation of itinerary and participation in site visit; partnering with respective business owners to strategically plan candidate visits and exposure to areas of interest (e.g., schools, community, etc.); engaging candidates/department or group, to determine continued interest; coordinating second visits if necessary; conducting reference checks; initiating post hiring processes (e.g., medical staff privileges and onboarding, etc.).
4. Establishes a close working relationship with residency and fellowship program personnel within SLUHN.
5. Negotiates and manages contracts with external recruitment firms and acts as chief liaison with, and contract administrator for, relationships with external recruitment companies.
6. Establishes close associations and working relationships with the various sources of providers who are seeking practice opportunities, such as medical schools, residency-training programs, national, state, and local medical societies and associations.
7. Coordinates provider recruitment activities; attends national and local medical conferences, resident events, job fairs, networks with local and national colleagues.
8. Researches/gathers pertinent data about the opportunity. Summarizes information and develops a practice and community profile to communicate the opportunity to the candidate.
9. Maintains database of all candidates’ information to include curriculum vitae, contact information, internal referrals, and follow-up information.
10. Serves as liaison with candidates, Service Line Managers, Hospital Administrators, and Lead Physicians.
11. Maintains up-to-date working knowledge and complies with all aspects of SLUHN Human Resources policies, and State and Federal Employment and affirm dative Action Laws.
12. Prepares and presents monthly recruitment reports and tracks costs associated with recruitment efforts for each opportunity.
13. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
14. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
15. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
16. Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Customer/Service Improvement and Operational System/Process.
17. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
18. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
19. Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in marketing, public relations or healthcare management.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Two to five years in physician recruiting or other relevant sales/marketing related experience.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.