Research Consultant

Entry-Level Physician Recruiter

Jackson Physician Search is a leader in the permanent recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers to hospitals and health systems across the United States. Joining our team means you'll be working with our clients to continue our mission of bringing physicians and healthcare organizations together to improve the lives of patients, families, and communities. As one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, we attract and retain the most talented and motivated recruitment professionals in the industry. Jackson Physician Search is part of the growing family of Jackson Healthcare companies.

This is an entry-level physician recruiter role and is designed as a training and development opportunity for individuals pursuing a career to become Search Consultant. This position provides hands-on experience in candidate sourcing, outreach, and relationship building, supported by structured training, ongoing coaching, and close mentorship to build the skills needed for long-term success in physician recruiting.

Essential Functions & Basic Duties:

• Call providers to proactively source viable candidates.
• Conduct thorough phone screens with attention to detail and prompt follow up.
• Update the internal client and provider database with recruitment related activity.
• Create effective job advertisements for open opportunities.
• Achieve productivity goals and metrics.
• Oversee and manage the credentials and availability of provider candidates.
• Travel overnight to conduct onsite client profiles.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in sales preferred.
• Experience in healthcare staffing sales preferred.
• Stable employment history with verifiable references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Professionalism and confidence to effectively communicate with medical professionals and hospital executives.
• Strong interpersonal, strategic communication, and relationship-building skills required.
• Strong organizational and computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM proficiency a plus.
• Ability to build and maintain business relationships with clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to engage in sustained concentration.
• Ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment.

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions:

• 10-15% a year travel required
• This position is full-time (40 hours per week). Responsibilities may require adjustment to work schedule, such as evenings/weekend hours to meet productivity goals as needed.
• Regular presence in office is required. A hybrid work schedule is available, requiring a minimum of 4 days in the office, possibly more depending on performance per company policy.
• Must be able to communicate accurately for up to 6 to 8 hours per day.
• Engage with co-workers, candidates, and clients via phone, email, video calls, and/or text on a timely and regular basis, and be able to compile and provide verbal and written confirmations of information 67-100% of the time.
• Must be able to review emails, web pages, reports, resumes, CVs, presentations, and other items or people either virtually or in person up to 8 hours per day.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why You'll Love It Here:

Named a Top 100 Best Place to Work in Healthcare annually since 2016, Jackson Physician Search fosters a supportive, high-performance culture that celebrates individual and team achievements. JPS is a proud member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, one of the largest healthcare staffing companies in the U.S., serving more than 5 million patients nationwide.

• Uncapped Commission Plans & Established Career Paths
• President's Club Trips to exotic locations like Croatia, France, Ireland, Spain, Greece, Italy, etc.
• Health & Wellness: Competitive benefits and PTO, Wellness Program, 401K w/ Company Match, etc.
• Kickoff & Mid-Year Events
• Volunteer Opportunities & Charitable Match Program
• Awards & Recognition Opportunities

Our Values:

• Growth - Keep Getting Better
• Others First - Others Before Self
• Wisdom - Do the Wise Thing

DISCLOSURES

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.

As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.