Sr Physician Recruiter

Pacific Northwest Senior Provider Recruitment Opportunity:

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a leading health system in Washington state. Formed by the integration of two outstanding health systems — CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason — Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offers a wealth of convenient hospital, clinic and care locations in western Washington. 

With more than 18,000 team members and staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provides expert, compassionate medical care at 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites throughout the Puget Sound region. 

The Senior Provider Recruiter is responsible for all activities in relation to physician and Advanced Practice Provider recruiting, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews & site visits.   This position supports our hospital and clinics in the Pacific Northwest which include Western Washington areas including Tacoma, Seattle, Silverdale, and other nearby areas. 

• Identifies potential candidates for recruitment using a variety of sourcing methodologies.  Manages database of prospective provider candidates for recruitment using a variety of sourcing methodologies.  
• Identify potential candidates who have personal or educational ties to the area.
• Working with the Medical Staff and management in identifying potential candidates.
• Utilizing sourcing agencies with prior approval of Supervisor.
• Utilizing search firms with prior approval of Supervisor if needed.
• Corresponding with Provider associations and medical programs to identify potential candidates.
• Investigating potential clinical rotation programs to be utilized in familiarizing physicians at recruitment fairs and residency programs.
• Acting as an ambassador for the System in meeting with physicians at recruitment fairs and residency programs.
• In concert with each physician practice or group, develops a practice recruitment profile outlining the specifics of each recruitment engagement.  This document forms the basis for the over all recruitment process and will be completed before recruitment commences.
• Oversees all arrangements necessary in reviewing and/or screening potential candidates to determine which satisfy requirements for available positions.  This will include provision of necessary information to each candidate as to the practice opportunity, community, etc. and obtaining the necessary references and completing the required employment verification steps.
• Oversees and coordinates all necessary arrangements for a provider site visit to the Campus and/or clinic.  This will include the development and coordination of itineraries (travel, dinners, hotels, community tours, etc.).  Itinerary development will be closely coordinated with the physicians’ practice group and be tailored to the unique interest and needs of each candidate and family.
• Works with necessary departments for the on-boarding, credentialing, orientation and integration of successful candidates into the Campus and/or clinic and the community, including housing, professional employment and social aspects.
• Establishes and maintains a system for measuring the progress of recruitment efforts against overall plans and will report results on a regular basis to each site within the System, the physician practice group and the local community involved in the Recruitment Program.
• Works collaboratively to develop sourcing strategies and plans of action per search.
• Reviews all bills and invoices for recruitment expenses for approval by the Supervisor and submits in a timely fashion.
• Partners with fellow recruiters as needed and assists team members when recruitment volumes change.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

The Senior Provider Recruiter role requires a minimum of 8 years direct experience working with Physicians, ARNPs, and Physician Assistants.  BA/BS degree preferred, but not required.  

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

• Requires superior interpersonal skills in working with a variety of organizations and personalities.  Must be able to maintain professional relationships among those involved in the recruitment process. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• A high degree of organization is required. 
• It is also beneficial to the position to be knowledgeable with medical group and hospital based practices. 
• Considerable initiative required along with the ability to work with minimum supervision. 
• Job requires the continuous verbal communication skills and frequent reading and written communication skills.