Director of Physician and Provider Recruitment

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Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Marketing, or a related field
   

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of recruitment strategies for physicians and APPs, aligned with Essentia’s goals and patient care priorities
• Provide oversight of full-cycle recruitment processes, ensuring a seamless and professional candidate experience Build strong partnerships with executive and clinical leadership to align recruitment with workforce planning and growth strategies
• Manage, mentor, and develop the provider recruitment team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
• Partner with HR, Provider Compensation, Legal, Payer Enrollment and Credentialing to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and accelerate onboarding
• Use metrics, dashboards, and analytics to monitor recruitment effectiveness (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, retention rates) and provide regular updates to senior leadership
• Represent Essentia Health at recruitment events, conferences, and residency/fellowship programs to build brand visibility Develop and maintain relationships with external recruitment vendors, locum agencies, and professional associations; negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective services
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to strengthen Essentia’s provider brand in the marketplace
• Stay informed on national and regional physician workforce trends and integrate best practices into recruitment strategies Support future integration with provider-focused HR business partner roles to ensure a coordinated approach to provider experience, engagement, and retention
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and uphold best practices in equitable and inclusive hiring
• Partner in continuous improvement efforts, leveraging data and lean practices to improve speed, efficiency, and candidate satisfaction

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in healthcare, provider recruitment, or talent acquisition
• Minimum of 3–5 years of leadership experience with responsibility for team management, resource allocation, and financial accountability
• Demonstrated success in building and executing recruitment strategies for physicians and APPs
• Strong knowledge of employment law, credentialing, and provider workforce dynamics
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and improve recruitment performance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience in a large integrated health system or multi-specialty medical group
• Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, or related)
• Experience in workforce planning, provider retention strategies, and recruitment marketing
• Professional certification in HR or talent acquisition (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, AAPPR)

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• This position is remote; candidates must reside within or near Essentia Health's service area, with the ability to maintain a regular in-person presence in both Fargo, ND and Duluth, MN to support collaboration with physician and system leadership.
• We are unable to employ candidates residing in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, or Colorado.

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