Talent Physician Recruiter

Talent Physician RecruiterLocation: Dallas, TXEmployment Type: Contract-to-Hire or Direct HireSchedule: Hybrid (onsite as needed for meetings, training, and rounding with hiring leaders)Openings: 1Pay: $33.65 – $57.00/hourPosition OverviewWheeler 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 ResponsibilitiesRecruitment OperationsManage the full-cycle recruitment process for physician faculty roles, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer facilitationPartner with department leaders and faculty affairs teams to develop position descriptions and understand academic rank requirementsCoordinate candidate interviews, site visits, and interactions with clinical leadership and internal stakeholdersMaintain accurate and compliant records within the applicant tracking system (ATS)Ensure recruitment processes follow institutional policies and regulatory requirementsCandidate Sourcing & EngagementSource physician candidates through academic networks, residency and fellowship programs, and physician-focused recruiting platformsUtilize recruiting tools and job boards including PracticeLink, Doximity, DocCafe, and LinkedInDevelop and maintain a proactive pipeline of qualified physician candidatesBuild relationships with physicians and trainees to support long-term recruiting initiativesStakeholder CollaborationCollaborate 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 strategiesAssist with the preparation of offer letters and coordinate with compensation and benefits teams throughout the hiring processReporting & ComplianceTrack recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, candidate source effectiveness, and pipeline activityMaintain recruitment documentation to support audits, accreditation, and internal reporting requirementsEnsure recruitment activities align with compliance, equal employment, and institutional guidelinesQualificationsRequired EducationBachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related fieldRequired ExperienceMinimum 3 years of experience in physician recruitment, healthcare recruitment, or academic recruitingExperience supporting complex recruitment processes within healthcare or academic environmentsFamiliarity with academic appointment processes, physician credentialing, or visa sponsorship is preferredPreferred EducationMaster’s Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related fieldPreferred ExperienceExperience recruiting within an academic medical center, hospital system, or university environmentKnowledge of physician faculty recruitment and academic appointment structuresWhy Work with Wheeler Staffing PartnersWheeler 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.