Search Consultant (Academic Physician Recruiter)

AMN Healthcare Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare in the United States is seeking a Physician Recruiter to source, recruit, and place physicians and APPs in permanent opportunities nationwide. The role covers the full recruitment lifecycle, from candidate sourcing and screening to negotiation and placement.

Ideal candidates will bring a driven, sales-focused mindset and a passion for connecting providers with rewarding career opportunities, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of recruiting, staffing, healthcare recruiting, sales, or business development experience preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve productivity while adhering to policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for permanent physician and APP opportunities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of active and passive candidates through sourcing, networking, referrals, social media, and outbound recruiting.
• Conduct candidate screenings to assess experience, career goals, compensation expectations, and location preferences.
• Present qualified candidates to clients and provide guidance throughout the hiring process.
• Develop long-term relationships with physicians, residents, fellows, and APPs to generate future placements and referrals.

Skills

Consultative sales

Relationship building

Sourcing

Communication

Negotiation

Multitasking

Organization

Accountability

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM

ATS

Sourcing tools

Job description

Welcome to AMN Healthcare - Where Talent Meets Purpose

Ever wondered what it takes to build one of the largest and most respected healthcare staffing and total talent solutions companies? It takes trailblazers, innovators, and exceptional people like you.

At AMN Healthcare, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers that make a difference.

Why AMN Healthcare? Because Excellence Is Our Standard:

• Named to Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare - three years running.
• Consistently ranked among SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in America.
• Honored with Modern Healthcare's Innovators Award for driving change through innovation.
• Proud holder of The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Staffing Companies since 2006.

Job Summary

The Physician Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and placing physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) in permanent healthcare opportunities nationwide. This role manages the full recruitment lifecycle, including candidate sourcing, screening, relationship building, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and placement. The ideal candidate is a driven recruiter with strong sales instincts and a passion for connecting providers with career opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for permanent physician and APP opportunities.

Build and maintain a pipeline of active and passive candidates through sourcing, networking, referrals, social media, and outbound recruiting.

Conduct candidate screenings to assess experience, career goals, compensation expectations, and location preferences.

Present qualified candidates to clients and provide guidance throughout the hiring process.

Develop long-term relationships with physicians, residents, fellows, and APPs to generate future placements and referrals.

Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between candidates and healthcare organizations.

Negotiate compensation packages, employment agreements, and start dates.

Maintain accurate recruiting activity and pipeline data within CRM and ATS systems.

Consistently achieve recruiting, placement, and activity goals in a metrics-driven environment.

Partner with internal operations and credentialing teams to ensure a seamless placement process.

Remain informed on physician workforce trends, compensation benchmarks, and market conditions.

Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Key Skills

Consultative sales and relationship-building skills

Strong sourcing and candidate engagement abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Negotiation and closing capabilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational and time management skills

Results-driven with a high level of accountability

Proficiency with CRM, ATS, and sourcing tools

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

1+ years of recruiting, staffing, healthcare recruiting, sales, or business development experience preferred.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively use technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, support decision-making, and enhance business outcomes while adhering to company policies and responsible AI practices.

Preferred Experience

Physician, APP, healthcare, or professional recruiting experience.

Experience building relationships with healthcare professionals and hiring leaders.

Proven success sourcing passive candidates and managing talent pipelines.

Experience working toward recruiting, placement, or revenue goals.

Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an office/home office environment.

Team Members must have the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

AMN Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Our Core Values

• Respect
• Passion
• Continuous Improvement
• Trust
• Customer Focus
• Innovation

At AMN we embrace the ways we are similar and different; respecting all voices and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success. We acknowledge our shared responsibility to foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels recognized and valued. We cast a wide net to recruit and retain competitive talent and build healthcare workforces supportive of the communities we serve. We believe in the power of compassion and collaboration to build healthy communities where access to quality care is available to all.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

At AMN we recognize that in-person connections have value and promote collaboration. You will be expected to come into an AMN Healthcare office at a frequency dependent on the work arrangement for your role.

Pay Rate

$19.50 - $24.25 Hourly

Final pay rate is dependent on experience, training, education, and location.

This position may include additional compensation such as bonus or commission.