Talent Physician Recruiter
Location: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire
Schedule: Hybrid (onsite as needed for meetings, training, and rounding with hiring leaders)
Openings: 1
Pay: $33.65 – $57.00/hour
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Talent Physician Recruiter to support the recruitment of physician faculty across multiple clinical specialties within an academic healthcare environment. This role plays a critical part in identifying and attracting highly qualified physicians who contribute to patient care, medical education, and clinical research.
The Talent Physician Recruiter will manage the full-cycle recruitment process for physician faculty roles, partnering closely with department leadership, faculty affairs, and HR stakeholders to ensure an efficient and compliant hiring process from job posting through offer acceptance and onboarding. The ideal candidate brings experience recruiting physicians or healthcare providers and understands the complexities of academic appointments, credentialing processes, and physician candidate engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Operations
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for physician faculty roles, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer facilitation
- Partner with department leaders and faculty affairs teams to develop position descriptions and understand academic rank requirements
- Coordinate candidate interviews, site visits, and interactions with clinical leadership and internal stakeholders
- Maintain accurate and compliant records within the applicant tracking system (ATS)
- Ensure recruitment processes follow institutional policies and regulatory requirements
Candidate Sourcing & Engagement
- Source physician candidates through academic networks, residency and fellowship programs, and physician-focused recruiting platforms
- Utilize recruiting tools and job boards including PracticeLink, Doximity, DocCafe, and LinkedIn
- Develop and maintain a proactive pipeline of qualified physician candidates
- Build relationships with physicians and trainees to support long-term recruiting initiatives
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Collaborate with Faculty Affairs, HR, Legal, and Immigration teams to ensure credentialing and visa sponsorship requirements are met (including J-1 and H-1B processing)
- Partner with department chairs and clinical leadership to identify physician recruitment needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies
- Assist with the preparation of offer letters and coordinate with compensation and benefits teams throughout the hiring process
Reporting & Compliance
- Track recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, candidate source effectiveness, and pipeline activity
- Maintain recruitment documentation to support audits, accreditation, and internal reporting requirements
- Ensure recruitment activities align with compliance, equal employment, and institutional guidelines
Qualifications
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field
Required Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in physician recruitment, healthcare recruitment, or academic recruiting
- Experience supporting complex recruitment processes within healthcare or academic environments
- Familiarity with academic appointment processes, physician credentialing, or visa sponsorship is preferred
Preferred Education
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
Preferred Experience
- Experience recruiting within an academic medical center, hospital system, or university environment
- Knowledge of physician faculty recruitment and academic appointment structures
Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners
Wheeler Staffing Partners connects talented professionals with leading organizations across healthcare, construction, finance, and corporate services nationwide. Our team is committed to building long-term partnerships and providing candidates with opportunities that support career growth, professional development, and meaningful impact. We take pride in delivering a high-touch recruiting experience and aligning exceptional talent with organizations where they can thrive.
