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Position OverviewAt United Health Services (UHS), we believe healthcare is fundamentally about people—and the connections that bring us together. As a Lead Provider Recruiter, you will play a dual role: leading full-cycle recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) while also guiding and supporting a team of provider recruiters in the execution of recruitment strategies across the health system.

This lead role goes beyond hiring—it is about building strong pipelines, championing process improvement, and mentoring a team that reflects UHS’s core values of compassion, trust, respect, teamwork, and innovation. You will help define and elevate our recruitment experience by setting the standard for how we attract, engage, and retain top-tier clinical talent.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

Talent Acquisition, UHS Human Resources

Primary Work Shift:

Day Rotational

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Range:

$44.77 - $67.15 per hour, depending on experience

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Why UHS?At UHS, you’ll find something greater than a job. You’ll discover a sense of belonging, purpose, and pride in being part of a community-focused health system. Together, we work not only to help our patients get better—but to help each other grow, thrive, and make meaningful impact across the communities we call home.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Direction

+ Serve as the day-to-day lead for the Provider Recruitment team, offering strategic direction, coaching, and performance feedback.

+ Act as a resource and escalation point for provider recruiters on complex or high-priority searches.

+ Ensure consistent and effective execution of recruitment strategies and candidate engagement efforts across all specialties.

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

+ Manage a portfolio of high-impact, executive-level, or sensitive provider searches.

+ Partner with senior clinical and administrative leaders, as well as HRBPs to forecast provider workforce needs and align recruitment efforts accordingly.

+ Lead strategic sourcing initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and regional representation across UHS’s provider talent pipeline.

Mentorship & Process Oversight

+ Provide training and onboarding for new provider recruiters and leaders to ensure adherence to best practices and organizational standards.

+ Conduct regular check-ins and case reviews with recruiter team members to support their growth and resolve challenges.

+ Facilitate consistent usage of the ATS (Workday), reporting dashboards, and candidate tracking methods.

Operational Excellence

+ Monitor performance metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, offer acceptance rates, etc.) and recommend enhancements to tools and processes.

+ Partner with HR Business Partners, Medical Staff Services, Credentialing, Marketing, and Onboarding to optimize the candidate-to-start process.

+ Lead team participation in recruitment events and ensure UHS is professionally and consistently represented at all external engagements.

Stakeholder Engagement

+ Act as a trusted Talent Advisor and connection of the HRBP to department chairs, service line leaders, and executives.

+ Prepare and facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews and workforce planning meetings to align recruitment outcomes with system goals.

+ Drive initiatives that reflect the UHS Employer Value Proposition, showcasing how we provide more than a career—we offer a community.

Education & Experience

Minimum Required:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

+ 6–8 years of full-cycle provider recruitment experience, including at least 1–2 years of team leadership, mentorship, or project oversight.

+ Proven success in a healthcare system or academic medical environment managing complex and specialty-specific searches.

Preferred:

+ Certified Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional (CPRP) or PHR/SHRM-CP certification.

+ Experience with Workday and proficiency in recruitment analytics and reporting.

UHS: Where Every Connection Matters

At UHS, we’re committed to helping our colleagues and candidates unlock greater opportunity. This is a place where every connection counts—where we take pride in our impact, uplift one another, and stay rooted in the communities we serve. Join us in building something greater, together.

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Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

•Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

•Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

•A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

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About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.