Sr. Recruiter - Physician Recruitment

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

At UPMC, our ability to deliver exceptional care starts with the physicians we attract—and you can be a key part of that mission. As a Senior Recruiter focused on physician recruitment, you will lead strategic efforts to identify, engage, and secure top physician talent, directly influencing patient access and care across North Central Pennsylvania. Schedule & Work-Life Balance Monday–Friday, dayshift schedule Infrequent evening or weekend responsibilities (primarily phone-based) On-site during orientation, then hybrid flexibility (1–2 days/week remote) Flexible, dynamic workdays with a high degree of autonomy Occasional travel to various North Central PA sites for physician visits and stakeholder meetings What You’ll Do Lead full-cycle recruitment for physician roles, with a focus on hard-to-fill and high-demand specialties Develop and execute innovative, cost-effective sourcing strategies to identify and engage top physician talent in niche & hard-to-fill specialties Build and maintain strong pipelines through networking, professional organizations, residency and fellowship programs, and referral sources Partner closely with operational, clinical, and HR leadership to understand workforce needs and align recruitment strategies Function as an internal search firm for specialized physician recruitment efforts, delivering high-touch, consultative service Coordinate and participate in site visits, candidate experiences, and recruitment events to showcase UPMC opportunities Analyze recruitment data, labor market trends, and turnover insights to inform strategy and improve outcomes Manage relationships with external recruitment vendors and support contingent/retained search processes when needed Ensure all recruitment activities remain compliant with applicable federal, state, and local regulations What Sets This Role Apart Direct impact on physician staffing and patient access across the region High-visibility role with strong partnership among physician and administrative leadership Opportunity to build and shape long-term physician recruitment strategy and pipelines Flexible schedule and hybrid work environment Performance-based bonus structure

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required and 3 years of recruitment experience required.
OR High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of recruitment experience required.
Experience with applicant tracking or HRIS systems required.
Experience designing and implementing models to find applicants for hard to fill positions.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the health care field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for physician roles, with a focus on hard-to-fill and high-demand specialties
Develop and execute innovative, cost-effective sourcing strategies to identify and engage top physician talent in niche & hard-to-fill specialties
Build and maintain strong pipelines through networking, professional organizations, residency and fellowship programs, and referral sources
Partner closely with operational, clinical, and HR leadership to understand workforce needs and align recruitment strategies
Function as an internal search firm for specialized physician recruitment efforts, delivering high-touch, consultative service
Coordinate and participate in site visits, candidate experiences, and recruitment events to showcase UPMC opportunities
Analyze recruitment data, labor market trends, and turnover insights to inform strategy and improve outcomes
Manage relationships with external recruitment vendors and support contingent/retained search processes when needed
Ensure all recruitment activities remain compliant with applicable federal, state, and local regulations