Healthcare Recruiter

Ascend Rehab Services Inc•Union City, CA

11d•$65,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ascend, we aim to help children reach their full potential through Speech, Occupational, and physical therapy services. Ascend is a multidisciplinary, passion-driven, and therapist-owned organization that provides Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy to infants and children to help them thrive. We serve children in 3 settings: Schools, Outpatient Clinics, and Home-Based Early Intervention. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an additional talent acquisition member to join our school-based team and make a lasting impact in the lives of the children we serve! We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Healthcare Recruiter to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent (e.g., Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) and Occupational Therapists (OT)) to meet our organization’s growing needs. As a Recruiter on our Schools Team, you will manage the full-cycle recruitment process for school-based clinicians across California. You’ll play a critical role in building strong candidate relationships, and ensuring our clinicians feel supported from first contact through placement.

Requirements

1-2 years experience in a recruiting, talent acquisition, or related role. School-based staffing preferred but not required
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across multiple channels
Experience managing, analyzing, and presenting data in accessible ways and familiarity with the Google suite of products
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment
Experience with JazzHR/monday.com preferred but not necessary, , experienced in operating Indeed, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Handshake, and other job boards is a plus
Passion to learn more about therapists and schools’ needs, for supporting clinicians and making an impact in school communities

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for school-based roles (OTs, COTAs, SLPs, SLPAs, etc.) by screening appropriate candidates and scheduling with hiring managers for interviews
Source candidates through job boards such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor and ZipRecruiter, social media groups and forums, referrals, and creative outreach strategies
Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess clinical fit, preferences, and availability
Collaborate closely with the Schools Operations team to align staffing needs
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the ATS and CRM
Strategize, plan, and execute career fair initiatives, including representing Ascend at in-person and virtual events to attract top talent
Build and nurture long-term candidate relationships—not just transactional placements
Support candidates through offer, credentialing, and onboarding processes
Stay informed on school staffing trends, timelines, and district needs
Support special recruiting initiatives, including maintaining accurate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), assisting with external recruiting efforts such as social media campaigns and job fairs, and managing employer branding efforts including Glassdoor reviews