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Company Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description

The Director of Talent Acquisition will design, implement, and manage comprehensive strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top clinical and operational talent for our growing network of physical therapy clinics. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all facets of the recruitment lifecycle, with a specific emphasis on building robust pipelines for both experienced Physical Therapists/staff and emerging talent from university programs. The Director will drive process improvements, lead a high-performing team, and ensure all hiring initiatives align with our mission of providing exceptional patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ **Strategic Leadership:** Develop and execute a data-driven, comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that supports Metro’s growth objectives and addresses both experienced and entry-level hiring needs.

+ **Campus Recruiting & University Relations:**

+ Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key universities, physical therapy programs, academic faculty, and career centers to establish a consistent pipeline of new graduates and interns.

+ Plan and lead campus recruiting events, career fairs, and networking sessions to promote our employer brand and clinical excellence.

+ Partner with the Clinical Education team to ensure a transition from student to full-time new grad clinician.

+ **Experienced/Lateral Recruiting:**

+ Oversee the sourcing and hiring of experienced therapists, support staff and corporate staff using a variety of effective sourcing techniques and tools (e.g., social networks, job boards, professional platforms).

+ Develop strategies to attract passive candidates in a competitive healthcare market.

+ Collaborate with the legal department to ensure compliance with relevant immigration laws for international talent if applicable.

+ **Team Management & Development:** Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of recruiters, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

+ **Process Efficiency & Technology:** Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, from job requisition to onboarding, utilizing our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other HR technologies to enhance efficiency and the overall candidate experience.

+ **Employer Branding:** Enhance the organization's reputation as an employer of choice in the physical therapy industry.

+ **Analytics & Reporting:** Analyze key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, offer acceptance rates) to evaluate program effectiveness, report to executive leadership, and make data-driven decisions.

+ **Vendor & Budget Management:** Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and software vendors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications

+ **Education:** A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PRC) is preferred.

+ **Experience:**

+ Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including at least 3-5 years in a management or leadership role.

+ Demonstrable experience managing both high-volume experienced/lateral recruiting and dedicated campus recruiting programs.

+ Healthcare recruitment knowledge, specifically within the physical therapy or rehabilitation sector, is strongly preferred.

+ **Skills:**

+ Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.

+ Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive recruitment strategies.

+ Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HR databases, and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).

+ In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

+ **Travel:** Ability to travel regularly to university campuses, career events, and various clinic locations as required.

Additional Information

What We Offer!

+ Competitive compensation package

+ 401(k) plan with company matching options

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance

+ Progressive Leadership Development Programs

+ New York's 529 College Savings Program

+ Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc. through our partnership with Plum Benefits

+ FSA Plans- pre tax savings plans to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses, travel to & from work

+ Company Events- Annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration

+ And much more!

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000-$150,000. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement and/or if you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]