Provider Talent Acquisition Specialist

St Luke's University Health Network•Allentown, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Provider Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for assisting with the mission of the network's growth and provider satisfaction strategies by supporting the recruitment of Advanced Practitioners, Physicians and related provider roles. Activities include sourcing, advertising, candidate relationship management, interviewing, hiring, onboarding and coordination of / attendance at recruitment events, conferences etc. The Provider Talent Acquisition Specialist serves as a resource to employees, managers and applicants in regard to full cycle provider recruitment functions. They will collaborate with the broader recruitment team and internal stakeholders to optimize provider recruitment and retention, budgetary compliance, recruitment strategies and protocols, and contract negotiations.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in human resources, marketing, public relations or healthcare management.
A minimum of two years of experience in a talent acquisition or related role is required; three years is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in provider recruitment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads recruitment efforts for both existing and newly developed specialties, as assigned. Develops and executes strategic plans to promote SLPG and SLUHN opportunities to providers in training and in practice. Supports growth, retention, and replacement planning for providers as needed.
Partners with Provider Sourcing Specialists and aligned operational leadership to develop and implement recruitment strategies, including job posting optimization, marketing channel development, job board procurement, digital and traditional employment marketing, campaign planning, and talent pipeline development.
Oversees all aspects of the provider recruitment process-from initial candidate outreach and qualification to presentation to operational leaders and recruitment committees. Coordinates candidate site visits and community exposure, manages follow-up communications, and initiates post-offer processes including credentialing, contracting, and onboarding.
Responsible for workforce planning metrics such as average time-to-fill, quality of hire, and retention goals for assigned service lines.
Leads initiatives to engage Advanced Practitioner students through class presentations, job fairs, and other outreach efforts.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with residency and fellowship programs within SLUHN and externally.
Represents SLUHN at national and local medical conferences, job fairs, and provider recruitment events to build brand awareness and attract top talent.
Cultivates relationships with key provider sources including medical schools, training programs, and professional associations at the national, state, and local levels.
Negotiates and manages contracts with external recruitment firms, serving as the primary liaison and contract administrator.
Manages Workday processes related to provider recruitment, including FTE changes, transfers, promotions, and new hires.
Other related duties as assigned.