Sr. Physician Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA is seeking a Sr. Physician Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist to lead recruitment and onboarding of physician talent across practices.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Emerson Health and President of EPA, this role partners with executive leadership and medical staff to design and execute strategic recruitment initiatives that support organizational growth and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in physician recruitment or healthcare HR.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of a comprehensive physician recruitment and retention strategy.
• Collaborate with leadership to define annual hiring goals and workforce plans.
• Design and manage the recruitment budget in line with priorities.
• Oversee full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding physicians.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates for a high-quality experience.
• Monitor and report recruitment metrics to continuously improve outcomes.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with healthcare regulations for not-for-profit hospitals.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/database tools

Job description

Sr. Physician Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist

Schedule: Full Time

Pay Range: $47.52 - $61.28 / Hourly

Shift: Day shift

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm

About this role

Sr. Physician Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist, Physician Practice Admin, Emerson Hospital, Concord, MA

Make a meaningful impact on healthcare-help shape the future of physician talent.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Emerson Health and President of EPA, the Sr. Physician Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist plays a critical leadership role in attracting, engaging, and retaining top physician talent across practices affiliated with Emerson Hospital.

In this highly visible role, you'll partner with executive leadership, administrative teams, and medical staff to design and execute strategic recruitment initiatives that directly support organizational growth and patient care excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive physician recruitment and retention strategy
• Collaborate with leadership and medical staff to define annual hiring goals and workforce plans
• Design and manage the recruitment budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, tracking, and onboarding physicians
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and physician candidates to ensure a high-quality recruitment experience
• Monitor and report on recruitment metrics, continuously improving processes and outcomes
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with healthcare regulations and legal guidelines for not-for-profit hospitals

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• 2-3 years of physician recruitment experience required
• Experience in physician recruitment, physician relations, human resources, or executive search preferred
• Prior experience recruiting physicians in a healthcare setting strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities
• Solid understanding of the healthcare environment, including physician practice operations and recruitment regulations
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong business acumen, including strategic planning, financial management, and business development
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher) and database tools
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping the physician workforce and advancing patient care
• Collaborate with experienced healthcare leaders and dedicated medical staff
• Influence strategic growth initiatives in a mission-driven organization
• Opportunity to innovate and improve recruitment practices in a dynamic healthcare environment