Provider Recruiter

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

1d • $68,536 - $102,814 • Hybrid

About The Position

Essentia Health is adding a Provider Recruiter to its Fargo team. The recruiter owns full-cycle recruitment for an assigned clinical division across Essentia’s system, from the first candidate conversation through a signed agreement. The role partners with physician leaders and site administrators to understand hiring needs, develop recruitment plans, and keep searches moving. It is based in Fargo, North Dakota, with regular in-person presence expected and travel throughout the Essentia footprint for site visits and meetings with physician and site leaders. Physician-recruiting experience is not required; training and support are provided by an experienced team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two or more years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or relationship-based sales.
• Working knowledge of healthcare organizations and comfort speaking with physicians and clinical leaders.
• Ability to independently manage a full desk, with sound judgment and strong follow-through.
• Excellent written and in-person communication skills.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license, current auto insurance, and willingness to travel regularly throughout the region.
• Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health’s insurer.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, human resources, communications, health, or a related field.
• Healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
• Recruiting experience in another high-touch setting, such as higher education admissions, academic recruiting, or collegiate athletics.
• Ability to sell a place, a program, and a team.
• Team-oriented approach and a calm, confident presence.
• Enjoyment of relationship-building and developing long-term trust with leaders and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle physician recruitment for an assigned clinical division across Essentia’s system, from start to finish.
• Partner with division chairs, physician-administrator dyads, and site administrators to understand needs, build recruitment plans, and keep searches moving.
• Source and screen physician candidates and build relationships with them.
• Guide candidates through interviews, site visits, and offers.
• Plan and host in-person site visits and travel throughout the Essentia footprint to meet leaders and candidates.
• Communicate Essentia’s community, practice, culture, and local lifestyle to candidates.
• Coordinate with Provider Compensation, Credentialing, and Payer Enrollment to support new physicians’ transition to their first day.
• Maintain clean, timely records and share clear, useful recruitment progress updates with leaders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level