Director of Physician Recruitment and Relations

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Sr VP Emerson Health & President of EPA, the director of Physician
Recruitment and Relations is responsible for implementing a set of strategic initiatives to meet the goals of
recruitment and retention of physicians for physician practices affiliated with Emerson Hospital. Works with the
administration and the medical staff to determine annual recruitment goals and develops a recruitment strategy and
budget to fulfill these objectives. The director is also responsible for coordinating, tracking, monitoring,
communicating and ensuring the success of these endeavors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 
  • • 5 + years of experience in physician relations, human resources or executive search with experience in
      physician recruitment preferred.
• Licensure and/or Certification:  
  • • None Required.
• Skills:  
  • • High level of communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaborative skills required.
    • Must be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exhibit effective use of database and
      software tools.
    • Solid understanding of healthcare environment required, especially in the area of practice of medicine and the
      legal parameters of physician recruitment for not-for-profit hospitals.
    • Self motivated to continuously learn about the organization, the medical practice environment and changing
      recruitment practice.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills needed.
    • Effective leadership and people skills required.
    • Strong business acumen including financial management, strategic planning, and business development.
    • Excellent customer service skills.
    • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
    • Computer skills required (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher)
    • Ability to maintain confidential information