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Physician Recruiter

Sanford Health · WI · Remote available · $29.00–$46.50 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

You'll work with department chairs, executives and the legal department. Tell me about a time you had to manage competing priorities from senior leaders.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep senior stakeholders aligned without losing momentum on searches.

Tell me about a physician hire that didn't work out. What would you do differently?

What they are checking: Whether they learn from failed placements and improve how they screen for fit.

What would you do

This role focuses on locum physicians for the Marshfield market. How would you build a pipeline of locums quickly when a department has a sudden gap?

What they are checking: Whether they know locum sourcing channels and can move fast when coverage is at risk.

How do you pitch a smaller community like Marshfield to a physician who has only lived in big cities?

What they are checking: Whether they sell honestly by matching candidates to what the community really offers.

How do you keep a candidate engaged through credentialing and licensing, which can take months?

What they are checking: Follow-up discipline that keeps good candidates from dropping out during a long process.

This role can be based in Sioux Falls or Wisconsin. How would you build relationships with Wisconsin leaders if you're not local?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay connected and credible with a market they do not sit in.

A candidate asks a question about compensation or contract terms you can't answer. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay within their authority and route questions correctly rather than guessing.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd source candidates for a hard-to-fill specialty in rural Wisconsin.

What they are checking: Their command of job boards, networking, professional organizations and social media for niche searches.

What do you know about the differences in recruiting physicians versus advanced practice providers?

What they are checking: Understanding of how motivations, credentials and markets differ across provider types.

How do you track your searches and measure whether a campaign is working?

What they are checking: Whether they use data to decide where to spend effort and advertising.

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The full job description

As published by Sanford Health.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. 

 Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

 Compensation: Salary Range: $29.00 - $46.50



 Union Position: No

 Department Details Help shape the future of healthcare in Wisconsin. As a Physician Recruiter supporting the Sanford Marshfield Market, you'll recruit locum physicians, partner with healthcare leaders, and help ensure patients have access to the care they need. If you love relationship-building, strategic recruiting, and making a meaningful impact, apply now! Flexible location: Sioux Falls, SD or Wisconsin. Summary The Physician Recruiter sources potential candidates through networking, social media, professional organizations, job boards, and other recruiting strategies. Generates, develops, and provides follow-up on Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers placement within Sanford Health. Job Description Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with senior leadership, executives, legal department, department chair, as well as community leaders. Assists with direct mail targeted campaigns, renews approved recruitment advertisements, and performs telemarketing. Administers record-keeping systems and provides information for reporting on lead development and contacts from candidates. Schedules phone screenings, interviews, and presents candidate information to appropriate departments. Ensures each provider is scheduled appropriately for site visit. Implements projects as assigned and assists with other office duties. Knowledge of various medical specialties as well as how to evaluate a Curriculum Vitae (CV). Microsoft Office experience a plus. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers is essential. Must be organized and offer prompt and consistent follow-up with stakeholders. Astuteness and attention to detail is crucial. Must be self-directed with a high level of accountability and minimal supervision. Must present a professional attitude, attire and demeanor. Obtains strong project management, organizational, written and verbal communication skills required. Travel required for site visits, educational conferences, career fairs, recruitment physician specialty conferences, and other business meetings and activities. Work hours vary according to recruitment visits and physician schedules. May work closely with firms and independent contractors when needed to secure coverage for physician and advanced practice provider coverage. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required. In lieu of education, leadership may accept four years of applicable experience. Area of focus in Healthcare, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Communications, Public Relations or related field preferred. Two years of relevant experience preferred. Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR) Physician/Provider Recruitment Professional (CPRP) certification preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must maintain a good driving record. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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