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Physician/Basic Science Recruiter Opportunity – Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University- Help Discover Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs

Are you ready to make “Our Mission, Your Future? The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, a nationally renowned, top-tier medical institution, seeks a dynamic, team-oriented Senior Physician/Faculty Recruiter to join its Office of Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention. The Senior Physician Recruiter will be responsible for all tasks associated with successfully recruiting physicians for faculty and non-faculty positions (clinical/basic science) within the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and clinical roles within Temple Health.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established and growing physician/faculty recruitment and retention program at one of Philadelphia’s leading academic medical centers, Temple Health which is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.

Prior experience working in an academic medical center, health system, hospital, or pharmaceutical company with exposure to physician recruitment is preferred—clinical and/or basic science. A hybrid work schedule is available.

The Senior Physician/Faculty Recruiter will manage all assigned searches, including clinical and basic science physician/faculty searches and non-faculty positions, from sourcing, initial candidate inquiry, and screening to appointment confirmation. Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge and experience of the full-cycle recruitment process, including a variety of the field’s concepts, best practices, and procedures. A comprehensive understanding of medical and surgical specialty areas and strong time management, negotiating, and closing skills are required. The physician recruiter is strongly preferred to be highly skilled at candidate procurement tasks, including utilizing innovative and current best practices, networking, direct sourcing, social media, referrals, online publications, and other electronic platforms. 

The Senior Physician Recruiter will interface and strategize with physician and administrative leadership on faculty and non-faculty vacancies. Additional responsibilities include presenting appropriate CVs to search committees for further review/evaluation; serving as the liaison between candidates and the department, and responding to candidate inquiries throughout the recruitment process; working with TUHS HR on recruitment for non-faculty physician hires; creating reports for senior management, as needed; developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets, and summarizing and presenting data, as required; and participating in the candidate site visit process. The Senior Physician Recruiter may also contribute to the planning and execution of various recruitment-related initiatives and partner with the Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, to create and execute strategic recruitment plans in accordance with the needs and goals of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University Hospital and Health System. Superior presentation, communication, and time management skills, including managing multiple tasks simultaneously and working independently in a fast-paced environment, are also required. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as human resources, business administration, healthcare administration, or a life sciences discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in physician recruitment or healthcare recruitment is strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Recruitment Experience:

Experience in a senior or lead recruitment role, with responsibilities including managing recruitment strategies, preparing, negotiating contracts, and building relationships with administration at all levels and healthcare providers is strongly preferred.

Industry Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry, including familiarity with various medical specialties, credentialing processes, and the healthcare labor market.
• Understanding of relevant laws and regulations affecting physician recruitment, such as Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and employment law.

Skills and Competencies:

• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with physicians, healthcare executives, and other stakeholders.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven experience in negotiating employment contracts, compensation packages, and incentives.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously, including overseeing the full recruitment cycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Leadership: Leadership skills to mentor and guide internal clients, junior team members as well as collaborate with other offices/departments/ entities across Temple Health.

Certifications (Optional but Beneficial):

• AAPPR Certification: Certification from the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) or similar organizations.
• HR Certifications: Certifications such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) can also be advantageous.
• Certifications related to diversity recruiting and sourcing.

For additional information and/or to apply, please send your resume to Jordan Delaney (Rivkin): [email protected]

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