Physician Recruiter

Christus Health offers the opportunity to lead full-cycle recruitment for physicians and advanced practice providers across Southern New Mexico, with up to 40% travel and close collaboration with residency programs, medical staff offices, and community partners. This hybrid role centers on building strong pipelines, delivering a positive candidate experience, and partnering with leadership to staff high-impact clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for physicians and advanced practice providers across Southern New Mexico facilities and clinics.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract top clinical talent, including direct outreach, networking, and attending recruitment events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residency and fellowship programs, medical staff leaders, and community partners.
• Conduct candidate screens.
• Coordinate interviews.
• Manage travel logistics.
• Maintain an exceptional candidate experience.
• Collaborate with operational and clinical leadership to understand workforce needs and define candidate profiles.
• Track recruitment metrics.
• Document activity.
• Ensure accurate reporting within applicant tracking systems.
• Represent the organization at recruitment conferences, job fairs, residency events, and community engagement functions.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare, or related field.
• Must live in Alamogordo, NM or surrounding area.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40%.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Physician recruitment or physician liaison experience.
• Experience recruiting clinical roles in healthcare systems, medical groups, or hospital settings.
• Knowledge of medical staff processes, credentialing, and provider onboarding.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid of local travel, regional travel, on-site meetings, and remote administrative work.
• Must be able to travel independently across Southern New Mexico as needed.