Recruiter, Physical Therapy

Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy•Portland, OR

2d•$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re hiring an experienced full-cycle recruiter to support hiring for Physical Therapists and other clinic-based roles across our growing organization. This role is heavily focused on proactive sourcing, pipeline building, and relationship management in a competitive healthcare market. This is not an entry-level recruiting role. We are looking for someone who has already worked as a full-time recruiter. Our organization has been around for over 70 years, but our recruiting function is in a period of transformation. You’ll play a meaningful role in helping modernize how we attract, engage, and hire talent while still delivering results day to day.

Requirements

Has a working awareness of inclusive recruiting practices and shows curiosity and initiative in learning how to reduce bias and support equitable candidate experiences.
At least 2 years of full-time recruiting experience recruiting licensed medical roles (e.g., Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Physicians, or similar)
Experience recruiting in competitive or talent-scarce markets
At least 1 year of hands-on sourcing experience, including: Proactively sourcing passive candidates, using multiple sourcing channels and tools (not just inbound applicants), building and maintaining long-term candidate pipelines
Demonstrated experience managing and nurturing a pipeline over time (including follow-up, relationship-building, and re-engagement)
Experience working as a member of a recruiting team
At least 2 years of experience using an ATS in a recruiting capacity (posting jobs, managing candidates, tracking activity)
Experience posting and managing jobs on platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn, Handshake, and other job boards
Familiarity with CRM tools or candidate relationship management practices
Basic knowledge of compliance and legal considerations related to hiring and candidate data
Commitment to continuous learning (new sourcing strategies, recruiting technology, best practices, etc.)
Residing in WA, OR, ID, MT, or NV
Ability to work a desk-based role with extended screen time
Ability to travel by air and car for recruiting events and career fairs
Essential functions of this role include verbal communication with candidates and leaders via phone and video, written communication via email and text, and sustained use of digital systems and platforms, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

1+ year of experience recruiting Physical Therapists
Experience recruiting for multi-site, or decentralized organizations
Experience supporting or contributing to recruiting process improvements or modernization efforts
Some familiarity with data tracking, recruiting metrics, and pipeline analytics

Responsibilities

Sourcing & Pipeline Development (Major Focus)
Proactively source Physical Therapists using a wide range of methods, including: Cold outreach (calls, texts, emails, LinkedIn, etc.), obtaining referrals and relationship-based sourcing, event-based and community sourcing
Build, manage, and nurture long-term candidate pipelines, recognizing that PT recruiting is often a long game
Maintain consistent, thoughtful follow-up with candidates over time
Recruiting & Hiring Support
Manage requisitions for primarily clinic-based roles
Conduct recruiter interviews to assess skills, motivations, and fit
Partner closely with hiring leaders to understand needs and provide market insight
Manage the offer process end-to-end, including coordination, negotiations, and communication
Post, manage, and maintain job postings across multiple platforms
Relationship Building & Representation
Build strong relationships with clinic leaders, internal partners, and other members of the Talent team
Act as an ambassador of the organization at career fairs, networking events, and recruiting-related events
Travel up to 15% for recruiting events (some air travel, some driving; most events require overnight stays)
Process Improvement & Change Support
Operate effectively in a decentralized environment where processes are evolving
Contribute to recruiting projects focused on modernization, standardization, and improved candidate experience
Adapt to interim processes and tools while longer-term solutions are being developed
Identify gaps, propose solutions, and support continuous improvement efforts