Physician & Professional Services Director

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

1d•$139,672 - $209,518•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Physician and Provider Recruitment is responsible for leading the collaboration of design, implementation, and execution of physician and advanced practice professional (APP) recruitment strategies across Essentia Health. The Director is accountable and responsible for the provider recruitment team, builds and sustains trusted partnerships with medical and operational leaders, and drives continuous improvement through data, market insight, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Marketing, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in healthcare, provider recruitment, or talent acquisition
Minimum of 3–5 years of leadership experience with responsibility for team management, resource allocation, and financial accountability
Demonstrated success in building and executing recruitment strategies for physicians and APPs
Strong knowledge of employment law, credentialing, and provider workforce dynamics
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and improve recruitment performance

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience in a large integrated health system or multi-specialty medical group
Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, or related)
Experience in workforce planning, provider retention strategies, and recruitment marketing
Professional certification in HR or talent acquisition (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, AAPPR)

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of recruitment strategies for physicians and APPs, aligned with Essentia’s goals and patient care priorities
Provide oversight of full-cycle recruitment processes, ensuring a seamless and professional candidate experience
Build strong partnerships with executive and clinical leadership to align recruitment with workforce planning and growth strategies
Manage, mentor, and develop the provider recruitment team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Partner with HR, Provider Compensation, Legal, Payer Enrollment and Credentialing to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and accelerate onboarding
Use metrics, dashboards, and analytics to monitor recruitment effectiveness (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, retention rates) and provide regular updates to senior leadership
Represent Essentia Health at recruitment events, conferences, and residency/fellowship programs to build brand visibility
Develop and maintain relationships with external recruitment vendors, locum agencies, and professional associations; negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective services
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to strengthen Essentia’s provider brand in the marketplace
Stay informed on national and regional physician workforce trends and integrate best practices into recruitment strategies
Support future integration with provider-focused HR business partner roles to ensure a coordinated approach to provider experience, engagement, and retention
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and uphold best practices in equitable and inclusive hiring
Partner in continuous improvement efforts, leveraging data and lean practices to improve speed, efficiency, and candidate satisfaction