Provider Recruiter

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned provider specialties and specialty groups
• Maintain confidentiality when accessing data within but not limited to the following areas: financial, human resources, strategic planning, malpractice background checks, criminal background checks
• Independently manage candidate leads, files, documents and hiring timeline
• Work directly with Executive Team and Clinic Management to successfully recruit providers
• Provide direction and updates to Executive Team and Clinic Management on recruitment trends
• Initiate sourcing, lead generation and contact with providers via recruitment databases and referrals
• Review provider CVs, profiles, background information, licensure, certification, online media and ratings to evaluate initial competency and qualifications
• Create and manage job postings, ad campaigns and advertisements related to provider recruitment
• Manage, review and evaluate applications
• Conduct phone interviews with providers to confirm qualifications, eligibility, match to the organization's needs; and to engage the provider's interest
• Coordinate and facilitate provider interviews, including but not limited to: travel, hotel accommodations, catering, community tours, department recruitment dinners, interview meeting itineraries, facility tours, physician agreement drafts, benefit reviews, transportation between meetings, travel reimbursements
• Gather and evaluate interview feedback and reference verifications
• Prepare physician agreement drafts, amendments, offer letters and accompanying documents
• Prepare and negotiate employment offers and physician agreements as directed by senior leadership
• Ensure that background verifications, new hire paperwork, system entry are completed properly for credentialing
• Act as a back-up to Onboarding, facilitating orientations as needed
• Participate in and represent the organization at job fairs, conferences and other special events
• Maintain communication as point of contact and liaison between the provider and the organization
• Support retention initiatives for new providers
• Represent and support Mercyhealth initiatives and recruitment in a positive light
• Continuously research ways to improve Provider Recruitment efficiency
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Provider Recruitment & Retention

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business or related field

Certification and Licensure

*Certified Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional Certification--CPRP required within 12 months and maintained

Skills and Abilities

*Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Organized and highly motivated; ability to multi-task
*Ability to work irregular hours with some travel required

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach, walk, handle, finger, feel, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds and up to 25 pounds frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Extensive telephone use
Good manual dexterity to operate keyboard and telephone
Ability to travel to attend Job Fairs and Trade Shows

Level of Supervision

Work requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has substantial latitude for independent action.

Supervises

N/A

PAY RANGE:

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women