What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Recruiter – Strategic & Academic Initiatives position at Mercy?
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Mercy is seeking an experienced Physician Recruiter to support physician recruitment for strategic, long‑term partnership initiatives. In this newly created role, you'll support the development and long‑term success of our transformational new campus in Northwest Arkansas designed to redefine how care is delivered in the heartland of America.
This role will operate in a dynamic environment where physician roles and specialties may evolve and requires a recruiter who is consultative, adaptable, and experienced partnering with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including academic organizations.
This is a hybrid position with regular on-site expectations.
Position Details
Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest‑growing regions in the country. With a booming economy, strong job creation, and rising quality‑of‑life ratings, the community continues to attract families, professionals, and businesses at a remarkable pace. As the region grows, so does Mercy. We’re expanding services, strengthening clinical teams, and investing in the future of care to meet the needs of this vibrant, rapidly evolving community. Joining Mercy means stepping into a mission‑driven organization at the heart of one of America’s most dynamic growth corridors.
Qualifications
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Mercy is seeking an experienced Physician Recruiter to support physician recruitment for strategic, long‑term partnership initiatives. In this newly created role, you'll support the development and long‑term success of our transformational new campus in Northwest Arkansas designed to redefine how care is delivered in the heartland of America.
This role will operate in a dynamic environment where physician roles and specialties may evolve and requires a recruiter who is consultative, adaptable, and experienced partnering with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including academic organizations.
This is a hybrid position with regular on-site expectations.
Position Details
- Lead physician recruitment efforts supporting strategic, long‑term partnership initiatives and new, evolving care models
- Partner with clinical, operational, and external stakeholders to develop recruitment strategies where roles may not be fully defined
- Support academic and hybrid physician recruitment, including faculty‑affiliated, clinician‑educator, and research‑aligned roles
- Build and maintain relationships with academic medical centers, residency and fellowship programs, and physician leaders to support pipeline development
- Provide market intelligence, candidate insights, and strategic recommendations to support future workforce planning
- Manage full‑cycle physician recruitment in alignment with organizational priorities and mission
Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest‑growing regions in the country. With a booming economy, strong job creation, and rising quality‑of‑life ratings, the community continues to attract families, professionals, and businesses at a remarkable pace. As the region grows, so does Mercy. We’re expanding services, strengthening clinical teams, and investing in the future of care to meet the needs of this vibrant, rapidly evolving community. Joining Mercy means stepping into a mission‑driven organization at the heart of one of America’s most dynamic growth corridors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- 2 years of experience in provider or healthcare recruitment (Physician recruitment strongly preferred)
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
- Strength in sourcing, relationship management, and managing multiple priorities
- Passion for supporting clinical teams who deliver care with excellence and compassion
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.