Healthcare Recruiter / Headhunter

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Recruiter / Headhunter to drive sourcing, outreach, and placement of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs). This is a high-impact, production-focused role.

Success is measured by pipeline growth, candidate submissions, and filled positions, not administrative tasks.

All applications - Please include a brief summary of your weekly sourcing and submission activity in your application.

Key Responsibilities:

Candidate Sourcing & Outreach

• Proactively source candidates across clinical roles, including:
  • Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
  • Physician Assistants (PAs)
  • Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Medical Assistants (MAs)
  • Phlebotomists and allied health staff
• Utilize:
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Job boards (Indeed, PracticeLink, etc.)
  • Internal databases
  • Referrals and networking
• Conduct high-volume outbound outreach daily

Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain active candidate pipelines across multiple roles and markets
• Ensure all open positions have consistent sourcing activity
• Identify and engage both active and passive candidates

Candidate Screening & Submission

• Conduct initial candidate outreach and screening
• Present qualified candidates for internal review or client submission
• Coordinate availability, interviews, and next steps

Client & Team Coordination

• Partner with internal team to prioritize urgent roles
• Respond quickly to client feedback and requests
• Maintain real-time communication on candidate status

Performance & Tracking

• Track sourcing activity, pipeline, and placements
• Maintain visibility across all open roles
• Meet or exceed weekly sourcing and submission targets

What Success Looks Like

• Strong, consistent candidate pipeline across open roles
• Regular candidate submissions across multiple clinical positions
• Reduced time-to-fill
• High responsiveness and follow-through
• Ability to operate independently and move quickly

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Requirements

Required

• 2+ years of healthcare recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting for clinical roles (provider experience strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to perform high-volume sourcing and outreach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Strong communication and follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively

Preferred

• Existing network of clinical candidates
• Experience recruiting:
  • Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants
  • Multi-state clinical staffing
  • Government or contract-based roles