Sr Physician Recruiter

Memorial Hermann Health System•Houston, TX

About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. The Sr. Physician Recruiter is responsible for the strategic recruitment of employed and private practice physicians to meet community needs at the organization’s facilities by utilizing a variety of recruiting resources in support of Memorial Hermann’s provider recruitment process.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field of study preferred; or the equivalent combination of education and experience, required
The position requires five (5) or more years experience in physician recruitment, sales, marketing, or physician relations in a health care setting, with a strong knowledge of physician recruitment
Candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to interact effectively with physicians and colleagues at all levels of the organization and be able to function independently (minimal direct supervision) yet also work effectively as a member of the provider recruitment team

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Provider Recruitment Team, MH leadership, campus administration and the medical staff to develop and implement a physician sourcing plan to help meet the physician recruitment goals and objectives of the organization while meeting the community need for access to care.
Is involved in the full recruitment cycle of the physician recruitment process through marketing, sourcing, interviewing, preliminary prescreening, site visit coordination, contract negotiations, follow-up and onboarding.
Works collaboratively with the Physician Network Development team and the Provider Recruitment Team in the development of recruitment strategies for identifying ideal candidates for open physician searches.
Reviews, screens, and identifies qualified applicants, interviewing applicants using appropriate techniques and evaluating the work history, education, training, clinical skills, salary expectations and other qualifications of each applicant in relation to requirements of current and future job openings. Follows the organization’s recruitment policies and procedures and performs all recruiting activities within the context of legal, economic and political considerations while maintaining compliance with all national laws and guidelines.
Participates in recruitment events, including but not limited to national conferences, career fairs and physician training programs while continuing to identify opportunities for increased participation and involvement in promoting the organization.
Maintains key working relationships with MH leadership, hospital, clinic and departmental management and various departments such as accounting, finance, legal, travel, vendor management, strategic planning, risk and compliance and others departments actively involved in physician recruitment.
Provides consultative physician recruitment services to internal customers and advises in the development of a recruitment strategy including methods to generate candidate leads, interview processes and interview guidelines.
Actively participates in other recruitment-related and departmental duties as assigned.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.