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Top firms choose us to find physician talent

Our specialized physician recruitment firm combines the personal attention of dedicated headhunters with the extensive resources of a national recruitment agency. As experienced medical recruiters, we implement a methodical process that begins with a comprehensive needs assessment of your organization, including cultural dynamics, practice requirements, and community characteristics. Our search firm’s approach ensures thorough vetting of candidates, managing every aspect from initial screening through contract negotiation and onboarding support.

The physician recruitment landscape presents unique challenges, from navigating complex compensation structures like RVU-based models to understanding the nuances of various practice settings. We’re well-versed in Stark Law compliance, helping clients structure compliant recruitment packages while addressing factors like tail coverage, loan forgiveness, and call schedules. Our team stays current with emerging practice models, from traditional private practice to hospital employment models and concierge medicine, ensuring we can identify physicians who align with your specific practice environment.

Understanding that physician recruitment directly impacts patient care and community health, we go beyond traditional recruitment metrics. Our placements consider factors such as physician burnout prevention, work-life integration, and long-term retention strategies. We carefully evaluate candidates’ fellowship training, procedural expertise, and patient care philosophy to ensure alignment with your organization’s clinical objectives. Whether you’re seeking a solo practitioner for a rural setting or building a specialty department in an urban medical center, our expertise ensures successful, lasting placements that serve both the healthcare organization and the community it supports.

We help companies fill these essential physician jobs

  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • Cardiology Medical Director
  • Chief Medical Officer
  • Critical Care Intensivist
  • Dermatology Department Chair
  • Emergency Medicine Physician
  • Family Medicine Department Head
  • Gastroenterologist
  • General Surgeon
  • Hospitalist Program Director
  • Internal Medicine Physician
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Physician
  • Neurologist
  • OB/GYN Department Chief
  • Oncology Medical Director
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Pediatric Cardiologist
  • Primary Care Medical Director
  • Pulmonologist
  • Trauma Surgeon
  • Urgent Care Medical Director
  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • Cardiology Medical Director
  • Chief Medical Officer
  • Critical Care Intensivist
  • Dermatology Department Chair
  • Emergency Medicine Physician
  • Family Medicine Department Head
  • Gastroenterologist
  • General Surgeon
  • Hospitalist Program Director
  • Internal Medicine Physician
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Physician
  • Neurologist
  • OB/GYN Department Chief
  • Oncology Medical Director
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Pediatric Cardiologist
  • Primary Care Medical Director
  • Pulmonologist
  • Trauma Surgeon
  • Urgent Care Medical Director

Healthcare success stories: What our clients say

Your catalyst for healthcare excellence

Founded in 2017 by former healthcare administrator Sarah Martinez, Recruit Healthcare emerged from a critical observation: healthcare organizations needed more than just a staffing agency or medical recruiter – they needed strategic healthcare recruitment partners who truly understood the complex dynamics of modern healthcare staffing. Today, Recruit Healthcare has grown from a small physician recruitment firm into a comprehensive healthcare staffing solution provider, serving hospitals, medical practices, mental health facilities, and pharmacies across all 50 states. Our team includes former nurses, healthcare administrators, and medical practice managers who bring real-world healthcare experience to every recruitment engagement.

Frequently asked questions for physician hiring managers and job seekers

The timeline varies by specialty and position, but typically ranges from 3-6 months for standard positions and 6-12 months for highly specialized roles or leadership positions. Factors affecting timeline include specialty demand, geographic location, and specific requirements.

We maintain a 90% successful placement rate, with 87% of our placements remaining in their positions for 3+ years. Our thorough screening process and deep understanding of both organizational needs and physician career goals contribute to this success rate.

We conduct comprehensive verification including medical licenses, board certifications, DEA registrations, education, residency, fellowships, and practice history. We also perform extensive background checks and contact references directly.

We provide physician recruitment services nationwide, with particular expertise in both metropolitan and rural markets. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities each market presents for physician recruitment.

Yes, we provide a 12-month replacement guarantee for all physician placements. If a placed physician leaves or is terminated within this period, we conduct a new search at no additional fee.

Our standard fee is a percentage of the physician’s first-year guaranteed compensation, typically ranging from 25-30%. We work on a contingency basis – you only pay when you successfully hire our candidate.

We utilize a comprehensive assessment process including behavioral interviewing, practice style evaluation, and community fit analysis. We also conduct site visits and facilitate extensive conversations between candidates and key stakeholders.

Yes, we have specialty-specific recruitment teams that manage multiple searches while maintaining high quality standards. Each search receives dedicated attention from a recruiter specialized in that particular medical specialty.

Our recruiters average 20+ years of physician recruitment experience, maintain relationships with residency/fellowship programs nationwide, and understand complex issues like Stark Law compliance and physician compensation models.

While we focus on permanent placements, we maintain partnerships with respected locum tenens agencies and can help coordinate coverage while conducting your permanent search.

We recruit for physician positions nationwide

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