Sr. Recruiter - Physician Recruitment

At UPMC, our ability to deliver exceptional care starts with the physicians we attract—and you can be a key part of that mission. As a Senior Recruiter focused on physician recruitment, you will lead strategic efforts to identify, engage, and secure top physician talent, directly influencing patient access and care across North Central Pennsylvania.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Monday–Friday, dayshift schedule
• Infrequent evening or weekend responsibilities (primarily phone-based)
• On-site during orientation, then hybrid flexibility (1–2 days/week remote)
• Flexible, dynamic workdays with a high degree of autonomy
• Occasional travel to various North Central PA sites for physician visits and stakeholder meetings

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for physician roles, with a focus on hard-to-fill and high-demand specialties
• Develop and execute innovative, cost-effective sourcing strategies to identify and engage top physician talent in niche & hard-to-fill specialties
• Build and maintain strong pipelines through networking, professional organizations, residency and fellowship programs, and referral sources
• Partner closely with operational, clinical, and HR leadership to understand workforce needs and align recruitment strategies
• Function as an internal search firm for specialized physician recruitment efforts, delivering high-touch, consultative service
• Coordinate and participate in site visits, candidate experiences, and recruitment events to showcase UPMC opportunities
• Analyze recruitment data, labor market trends, and turnover insights to inform strategy and improve outcomes
• Manage relationships with external recruitment vendors and support contingent/retained search processes when needed
• Ensure all recruitment activities remain compliant with applicable federal, state, and local regulations

What Sets This Role Apart

• Direct impact on physician staffing and patient access across the region
• High-visibility role with strong partnership among physician and administrative leadership
• Opportunity to build and shape long-term physician recruitment strategy and pipelines
• Flexible schedule and hybrid work environment
• Performance-based bonus structure

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required and 3 years of recruitment experience required. OR High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of recruitment experience required.
• Experience with applicant tracking or HRIS systems required.
• Experience designing and implementing models to find applicants for hard-to-fill positions.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the health care field preferred.

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