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At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $38.97 to $58.46 hourly, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Position Summary: Merrimack Health, a community-focused, patient-centered hospital, is seeking a highly motivated and relationship-driven Physician Recruiter to lead efforts in identifying, attracting, and onboarding top-tier physician and advanced practice provider talent. This role is instrumental in supporting the hospital’s strategic growth, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining a strong medical staff presence in our local and regional communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Candidate Development

+ Collaborate with department leaders and medical staff to identify provider staffing needs across specialties.

+ Develop and implement physician recruitment strategies aligned with the hospital’s clinical and operational needs.

+ Source qualified physician and advanced practice provider candidates through a variety of channels including:

+ Job boards and professional associations (e.g., NEJM, JAMA, PracticeLink, Doximity, etc.)

+ Medical schools, residency and fellowship programs

+ Direct outreach, networking, referrals, and social media

+ Attendance at national and regional job fairs and medical conferences

+ Build and maintain a robust candidate pipeline.

Candidate Engagement & Screening

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for physician candidates from first contact through hire.

+ Conduct initial candidate screening interviews to assess qualifications, interest, and cultural fit.

+ Coordinate with department leaders and medical staff to schedule interviews, both virtual and on-site.

+ Manage all aspects of the recruitment process, including screening, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and coordinating site visits.

Offer Management & Negotiation

+ Work with legal, HR, and administration to prepare competitive employment offers and contracts.

+ Present offers to candidates, address questions, and support negotiation processes as appropriate.

+ Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks, credentialing, and licensing.

Qualifications: Education:

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

+ Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

+ Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience, preferably in healthcare or physician recruitment.

+ Experience in a hospital or medical group setting highly desirable.

+ Proven ability to manage multiple searches and meet recruitment goals.

Skills & Abilities:

+ Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

+ Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

+ Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external candidates.

+ Knowledge of healthcare workforce trends, provider compensation models, and credentialing/licensing processes

About Merrimack Health

Merrimack Health is the region’s first health care system serving the Merrimack Valley, prioritizing care and services based on the needs of its patients. Serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, Merrimack Health includes hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen, as well as a network of community-based physician practices. A recognized leader in heart care and stroke treatment, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical care, trauma and emergency services, behavioral health, and outpatient programs, Merrimack Health delivers trusted, compassionate care close to home.

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