• Manages all aspects of the provider recruitment process from early contact with prospective leaders/physicians through hiring.
• Follows organization's recruitment policies and procedures and performs all recruiting activities within the context of legal, economic and political considerations.
• Acts as a consultant to dyad leadership on provider skill mix and requirements. Provides guidance and direction to leadership and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Utilizes critical thinking and strategy to effectively present Carle as a world-class healthcare organization to the candidates, showcase the community successfully, and help assess candidates' personalities will be a fit within Carle's culture and also, the department. Plans, develops, and directs strategic provider recruitment strategies.
• Responsible for planning in accordance with the needs and goals of the organization.
• Develops improvements to staffing processes like sourcing and selection to make recommendations on recruitment strategies.
• Attends and collaborates in team meetings, departmental meetings, various committees, Medical Group physician meetings-as needed and other meetings as they arise. Recommends, coordinates, and attends recruitment dinners, meetings, and various events.
• Attends various professional meetings and involved in local community events to ensure visibility and up to date knowledge.
• Conducts telephone interviews using excellent listening and questioning skills during the process to build applicant interest and determine candidate fit with position and behavioral expectations.
• Writes up a brief summary of candidate information not documented in their resume/C.V. and presents to leadership for consideration.
• Acts as a liaison to candidates and leadership within the organization and community, such as administrators, referring physicians, realtors, school administrators, potential employers for spouse/significant others, etc.
• Works closely with leadership to evaluate candidates and ultimately make recommendations for hire based on a keen working knowledge of the opportunity and the organizational fit of the candidate.
• Collaborates with facility/entity leadership teams and leadership to determine candidate needs and vacancies.
• Outlines details related to the recruitment opportunities in preparation for a proactive recruitment strategy.
• Attends recruitment meetings with leadership to provide updates on current recruitment activity and to strategize on hard-to-recruit-for positions and upcoming recruits.
• Maintains in depth working knowledge and understanding of provider candidate pool, as well as national trends affecting them and healthcare organizations.
• Identifies opportunities for marketing development based on the quality of candidates.
• Recognizes locations and specialties that are difficult to recruit.
• Coordinates with recruitment staff to develop and implement a sourcing plan that aligns with recruitment strategy to ensure to target a qualified candidate pool.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date tracking of all opportunities and candidates' status through applicant tracking system and tracking tools.
• Organizes and participates in appropriate conventions, specialty meetings, and job fairs for provider recruitment. Some travel required.
• Engages parties from operations and leadership to plan, implement, and continually evaluate coordination of site visits and candidate interviews.
• Openly receives feedback and opportunities to improve and streamline processes and procedures.
• Possesses an executive presence by exhibiting energy, excitement, enthusiasm and courage.
• Builds and maintains credibility and trust through visibility, including effectively communicating with and influencing a variety of audiences.

Certifications: Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Related Field; Bachelor's Degree: Marketing; Bachelor's Degree: Healthcare Administration,

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in recruiting, marketing, personnel, or related activities preferred. Understanding of healthcare and medical environment is helpful. Some computer experience preferred.