Senior Physician Recruiter

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Senior Physician Recruiter/Talent Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs). You will partner with clinical leadership, chairs, and HR to forecast workforce needs, craft campaigns, and ensure a positive candidate experience from contact to onboarding.

You will design data-driven sourcing strategies, manage complex negotiations, and build robust talent pipelines through residency programs and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of recruitment experience, preferably in healthcare or physician recruitment.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive and clinical leadership for workforce planning.
• Own end-to-end recruitment strategy and outcomes across service lines.
• Design data-driven sourcing and marketing strategies informed by labor market analysis.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for physicians, physician leaders, and APPs, including offer strategy and negotiations.
• Analyze recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement and present insights to senior leadership.
• Build long-term talent pipelines through partnerships with residency/fellowship programs and medical societies.
• Represent the organization at conferences and events to strengthen employer brand.
• Mentor recruiters and hiring leaders on best practices and market trends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

ATS proficiency

Compensation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR/Business/Healthcare)

Master's degree

Tools

ATS systems

Sourcing tools

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Senior Director Talent Acquisition, the Sr. Physician Recruiter/Talent Partner is responsible for developing and executing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain highly qualified physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) to meet the staffing needs of the organization. This role partners closely with clinical leadership, department chairs, and HR teams to identify workforce needs, create effective recruitment campaigns, and ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

Position: Senior Physician Recruiter

Department: Talent Acquisition

• Key Responsibilities
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive and clinical leadership, leading workforce planning and forecasting for physician and APP recruitment needs.
• Own end-to-end recruitment strategy and outcomes across assigned service lines, including hard-to-fill and leadership roles.
• Design and execute data-driven sourcing and marketing strategies informed by labor market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for physicians, physician leaders, and APPs, including offer strategy and complex negotiations.
• Analyze recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Build and sustain long-term talent pipelines through partnerships with residency/fellowship programs, medical societies, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at conferences and industry events to strengthen employer brand and market presence.
• Mentor and guide recruiters and hiring leaders on best practices, process improvements, and market trends.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Senior Director Talent Acquisition, the Sr. Physician Recruiter/Talent Partner is responsible for developing and executing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain highly qualified physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) to meet the staffing needs of the organization. This role partners closely with clinical leadership, department chairs, and HR teams to identify workforce needs, create effective recruitment campaigns, and ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

Position: Senior Physician Recruiter

Department: Talent Acquisition

Schedule:Full Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Key Responsibilities
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive and clinical leadership, leading workforce planning and forecasting for physician and APP recruitment needs.
• Own end-to-end recruitment strategy and outcomes across assigned service lines, including hard-to-fill and leadership roles.
• Design and execute data-driven sourcing and marketing strategies informed by labor market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for physicians, physician leaders, and APPs, including offer strategy and complex negotiations.
• Analyze recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement and present actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Build and sustain long-term talent pipelines through partnerships with residency/fellowship programs, medical societies, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at conferences and industry events to strengthen employer brand and market presence.
• Mentor and guide recruiters and hiring leaders on best practices, process improvements, and market trends.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field and a minimum of 5-8 years of recruitment experience, preferably in healthcare or physician recruitment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven track record of sourcing and placing physicians and/or advanced practice providers.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (If none, please enter "N/A"):

• Master's degree

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED (If none, please enter "N/A"):

• N/A

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED (If none, please enter "N/A"):

• Certified Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional (CPRP)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs) (If none, please enter "N/A"):

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of physician compensation models, contracts, and credentialing processes preferred.

Compensation Range

$97,500.00- $141,500.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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