Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on supporting the design, development, and implementation of human resource programs and policies, including recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits, mobility, talent acquisition, diversity, talent management & organization development and employee/labor relations. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following  Talent Acquisition duties specific to physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs): Attracts, sources, acquires, and retains skilled talent for organization needs including talent evaluation and screening (assessing skills, ranking, reference checking, licensure, etc.), job advertising and posting internally and externally, including third party recruiting job boards, talent prospecting at conferences and on campus at educational institutions, talent staffing and planning, and managing new physician and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) onboarding process. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.   The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.   Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Job Overview

​This role is responsible for recruiting top talent at Tufts Medicine. From the time initial contact is made and the physician/advanced practice clinician (APC) contract is signed, this role will lead the recruitment full cycle process.  Full lifecycle recruiting for an integrated healthcare system in a highly competitive market, this role will develop and execute recruiting strategies alongside physician leaders and administration to recruit and retain top talent for both Academic and Community sites utilizing industry knowledge, market trends, and leveraged networking relationships. This position will proactively develop talent pipelines which include diverse candidates by using enhanced social media sourcing, prescreening, interviewing and collaborative recommendations of high-quality candidates.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

2. Four (4) years of relevant experience in physician or advanced practice clinician recruiting with a demonstrated track record of excellence in recruiting and assessing physician and advanced practice talent.

3. Five (5) years of related work experience required in high volume recruiting.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in a related field.

2. Six (6) years of relevant experience in physician or advanced practice clinician recruiting with a demonstrated track record of excellence in recruiting and assessing physician and advanced practice talent.

3. Eight (8) years of related work experience required in high volume recruiting.

4. Experience in recruiting and attracting diverse candidates.

5. Fellow, Association of Staff Physician Recruiters (FASPR) or Certified Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional (CBRP) certification.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Develops thorough knowledge of hospital-based and community-based provider recruitment needs.

2. Sources top talent through building relationships and outreach efforts with Residency and Fellowship programs, internal and external database searches, social media channels, networking events, and conference attendance if necessary.

3. Delivers an exceptional candidate experience for engaging and retaining talent which includes a dynamic, well-designed interview processes and consistent timely feedback.

4. Develops creative recruitment strategy recommendations for difficult recruitment requisitions.

5. Grows a diverse pipeline of candidates with both academic and community interest.

6. Screens candidates and provide expedited written recommendations to hiring teams.

7. Engages physician leaders to ensure active participation in the search and recruitment of talent.

8. Partners with internal sources to develop and manage job postings and renewals across all platforms.

9. Actively participates in the interview process to assess candidate fit for the organization and provide prompt feedback to hiring team.

10. Provides salary recommendations based on current benchmark data and alignment with system-wide compensation plans.

11. Negotiates offers with candidates in cooperation with the hiring team.

12. Drafts offer letters and employment agreements.

13. Manages candidate engagement and maintain interest for current and future provider opportunities across all affiliates.

14. Participates in both external and internal facing Department meetings to meet physician and/or advanced practice clinician recruitment goals.

Physical Requirements:

1. Work environment: professional office environment with typical office requirements such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.

2. This is largely a sedentary role, which involves sitting most of the time, but may involve movements such as walking, standing, reaching, ascending / descending stairs and operate office equipment.

3. Frequently required to speak, hear, communicate and exchange information.

4. Able to see and read computers displays, read fine print, and/or normal type size print and distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.

5. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

6. Ability to work in confined or open environments.

7. Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

8. Occasional travel to our various locations (up to 25% travel may be required).

Skills & Abilities:

1. Strong relationship management skills with an ability to build trust and credibility with both candidates and hiring managers.

2. Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands.

3. Ability to communicate and provide updates to the hiring team, provide cohesive reporting on status of open roles and build confidence in the hiring plan.

4. Possess great influencing skills, including relationship building with professionals at all levels

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

6. Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment.

7. Ability to maintain relationships with hiring teams, helping them navigate top sources of talent and assisting them with assessment and retention strategies.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.