Locum Tenens Recruiter

Job description

At INNOVA People, we combine  cutting edge AI technology with a human touch to deliver exceptional healthcare and tech staffing solutions. With over 20 years of experience, we partner with health systems nationwide to provide  flexible, innovative workforce strategies that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Our mission is simple:  help people do the work they love every day while enabling organizations to thrive.

Our values— Leadership, Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, and Quality —guide everything we do. If you’re ready to make an impact and join a team that values innovation and people-first solutions, we want to hear from you. 

Role Overview:

As a  Primary Care Locum Tenens Recruiter , you will play a critical role in sourcing and placing  Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics physicians, and Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs) into short-term assignments across the U.S. You’ll leverage INNOVA’s  AI-driven recruiting platform and proven processes to build strong pipelines, negotiate competitive offers, and ensure seamless onboarding—all while delivering an exceptional candidate and client experience.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Source & Engage Talent: Use INNOVA’s AI tools, job boards, social media, and direct outreach to identify and attract Primary Care clinicians for locum tenens assignments.

• Screen & Qualify: Conduct structured interviews to assess clinical experience, licensure, certifications, and availability.

• Match & Submit: Present candidates to clients with compelling profiles and ensure timely submissions aligned with client needs.

• Coordinate Credentialing: Partner with INNOVA’s credentialing team to expedite compliance, privileging, and documentation.

• Negotiate & Close: Manage compensation discussions and secure offers that align with market rates and client budgets.

• Relationship Management: Build long-term relationships with clinicians to drive redeployment and referrals.

• Data Accuracy: Maintain clean, up-to-date records in ATS/CRM and report on pipeline health and KPIs.

Qualification Required: 

• 2+ years of recruiting experience (locum tenens or healthcare staffing preferred).

• Knowledge of Primary Care roles and credentialing requirements.

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.

• Preferred:

• Experience with ATS/CRM systems (Bullhorn, Salesforce).

• Familiarity with state licensing and hospital privileging processes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary + commission structure.

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match.

• Flexible work options (remote/hybrid).

• Career growth with a  formal track and unlimited potential .

• A culture that values  innovation, collaboration, and making work fun . 

Core Values:

• Leadership: Shape a better future for healthcare staffing.

• Integrity: Operate with honesty and transparency at all costs.

• Passion: Fully committed to excellence every day.

• Quality: Deliver outstanding results for clients and candidates.

Job requirements

The background profile we look for:

• A college education is excellent but having "true grit" is what truly matters!

• Sales experience is a must, and experience selling Healthcare Software that serves Acute Care is best.

• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Highly organized and strategic thinker.

• High-energy and positive attitude.

• Zoom Info and CRM experience preferred.

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