Senior Search Consultant

Jackson Healthcare • Saint Louis, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jackson Physician Search is a permanent physician and advanced practice provider recruitment firm serving hospitals and health systems across the United States. The Senior Search Consultant partners consultatively with assigned clients to identify and recruit provider candidates for open searches. The role combines sales and recruiting, requiring onsite client visits and creative, effective use of company resources to source candidates. The position is based in Chesterfield, Missouri, with a hybrid schedule requiring at least four days per week in the office and up to 30% travel.

The Senior Search Consultant matches providers with healthcare facilities based on qualifications, culture fit, career aspirations, and other relevant factors. The consultant advises clients on market compensation and other variables, sources and screens candidates, and supports the hiring process through interviews, travel arrangements, offer negotiation, and placement. The role also includes maintaining recruitment databases, managing candidate credentials and availability, meeting productivity goals, mentoring team members, and providing strategic client and candidate management.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of successful healthcare recruiting experience.
• At least 4 years of healthcare and/or staffing industry experience.
• Stable employment history with verifiable references.
• Professionalism and confidence communicating with medical professionals and hospital executives.
• Strong interpersonal, strategic communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to produce results in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accurately project individual performance.
• Ability to sustain concentration.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Ability to resolve client issues creatively when data analysis requires evaluation and innovation.
• Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures.
• Strong organizational and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build and maintain client business relationships.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, complete work while traveling, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate accurately for up to 6 to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to engage with coworkers, candidates, and clients by phone, email, video call, and/or text on a timely and regular basis, and to compile and provide verbal and written confirmations of information 67–100% of the time.
• Ability to review emails, web pages, reports, resumes, CVs, presentations, and other items or people virtually or in person for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to work adjusted schedules, including evenings or weekends, as needed to meet productivity goals.
• Regular presence in the office is required; the hybrid schedule requires at least 4 office days per week and possibly more depending on performance and company policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Match providers with healthcare facilities based on qualifications, culture fit, career aspirations, and other relevant information.
• Consult clients on market compensation and other variables to help attract candidates and meet staffing needs.
• Create effective job advertisements for open opportunities and update them regularly.
• Meet clients in person at their facilities to gather information about searches for personal clients and team members’ clients.
• Proactively contact providers to source viable candidates.
• Screen candidates thoroughly, with attention to detail and prompt follow-up.
• Collaborate with clients to create effective onsite interview itineraries.
• Assist provider candidates with booking travel arrangements as needed.
• Present, negotiate, and close offers of employment on behalf of clients.
• Achieve personal productivity goals and metrics.
• Update the internal client and provider database with recruitment-related activity.
• Oversee and manage physician candidates’ credentials and availability.
• Mentor and guide team members, foster professional growth, and promote a collaborative, high-standards work culture.
• Manage clients and candidates independently, provide strategic consultation, resolve complex needs, and ensure a seamless, high-quality experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.
• President’s Club trips to destinations including Croatia, Greece, France, and Ireland.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including a wellness program.
• 401K with company match.
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable match programs.
• Company-wide celebrations, including kickoff and mid-year events.

What This Job Offers

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