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Senior Physician Recruiter

Sanford Health
Black Hills Ortho&Spine Ctr, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jan 2026

About the role

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

The Senior Physician Recruiter sources potential candidates through networking, social media, professional organizations, job boards, and other recruiting strategies. Generates, develops, and provides follow-up on Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APP) placement within Sanford Health.

Job Description

Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with senior leadership, executives, legal department, department chair, as well as community leaders. Serves as a mentor to other physician recruiters. Assists with direct mail targeted campaigns, renews approved recruitment advertisements, and performs telemarketing. Administers record-keeping systems and provides information for reporting on lead development and contacts from candidates. Schedules phone screenings, interviews, and presents candidate information to appropriate departments. Ensures each provider is scheduled appropriately for site visit. Takes the lead on special projects that build on the success of recruitment strategies. Projects may include working with marketing to update and promote our physician recruitment website and other marketing initiatives, create and maintain a physician recruitment toolkit for recruiters, department chairs, and physician leaders that includes specialty training programs, recruitment trends, interviewing techniques, and making successful reference calls. Knowledge of various medical specialties as well as how to evaluate a Curriculum Vitae (CV). Microsoft Office experience a plus. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with Physicians and APPs is essential. Organized and offer prompt and consistent follow-up with stakeholders. Astuteness and attention to detail is crucial. Self-directed with a high level of accountability and minimal supervision. Present a professional attitude, attire and demeanor. Obtains strong project management, organizational, written and verbal communication skills required. Maintains knowledge of recruitment processes, policies, technology and trends. Travel required site visits, educational conferences, career fairs, recruitment physician specialty conferences, and other business meetings and activities. Work hours vary according to recruitment visits and physician schedules. May work closely with firms and independent contractors when needed to secure coverage for physician and advanced practice provider coverage. Other Information: Please review with Human Resources (HR) Compensation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required. In lieu of education, leadership may accept four years of applicable experience. Area of focus in Healthcare, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Communications, Public Relations or related field preferred.

Three years of relevant experience required.

Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional (CPRP) certification required. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 


If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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