Contract Healthcare Recruiter

Healthcare Recruiter – Contract Location: Fully Remote Employment Type: Contract Work Arrangement: 100% Remote Schedule: Must be flexible to support recruiting operations across Mountain (Arizona), Central (Texas and Oklahoma), and potentially Eastern Time Zones Pay Rate: $30.00–$38.00/hour

Position Overview Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Healthcare Recruiter for a fully remote contract opportunity. This position is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment for a variety of healthcare operations, clinical support, and administrative positions across multiple markets. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of healthcare recruiting experience, preferably within a mid-sized to large healthcare organization, and is comfortable managing high-volume requisitions in a fast-paced environment. This role will recruit for positions including Medical Assistants, Front Office Staff, Nursing Professionals, Medical and Therapy Support Staff, and Healthcare Center Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for healthcare operations, clinical support, administrative, and leadership positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job requisitions, define position requirements, and establish effective recruiting strategies.
• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate qualified candidates for PRN, part-time, full-time, and direct-hire opportunities.
• Utilize job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and other sourcing strategies to attract active and passive candidates.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Coordinate interviews, facilitate hiring decisions, prepare offers, and manage the offer process.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, requisition details, and recruiting activity within an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Manage high-volume requisitions while maintaining timely communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• Develop recruiting reports, monitor hiring metrics, and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Audit job requisitions and candidate records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR teams to improve recruiting processes and hiring outcomes.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable federal and state employment regulations, including EEOC and OFCCP requirements where applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and candidate information.
• Support recruitment efforts across multiple time zones and adjust schedules based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of healthcare recruiting experience, preferably within a mid-sized to large healthcare organization.
• Experience recruiting for clinical support, healthcare operations, administrative, and/or healthcare leadership positions.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Experience handling multiple requisitions and competing hiring priorities.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and candidate management processes.
• Strong sourcing skills using job boards, professional networks, and alternative recruitment channels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet recruiting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• General knowledge of employment regulations, recruiting compliance, and talent acquisition metrics.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Schedule flexibility to support Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and potentially Eastern Time Zone markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and professional experience.
• Previous experience recruiting within a large healthcare organization or multisite healthcare environment.
• Experience with high-volume healthcare recruiting.
• Experience recruiting Medical Assistants, Nurses, Front Office Staff, Therapy Support Professionals, and Healthcare Operations Leaders.
• Knowledge of healthcare staffing requirements, candidate qualifications, and clinical support roles.
• Experience developing recruiting reports and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Familiarity with EEOC, OFCCP, and other applicable employment compliance requirements.

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?

At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and career goals. Our recruiting team provides personalized support, transparent communication, and guidance throughout the hiring process.