Locums Recruiter

Position Overview

Locums Recruiter

This role demands strong communication skills, sales acumen, and a deep understanding of locum recruitment dynamics.

Role & responsibilities

• Source, screen, and recruit qualified doctors and physicians for locum tenens

(temporary) roles across the US healthcare sectors.

• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of medical professionals through job boards,

databases, referrals, LinkedIn, and direct outreach.

• Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidate suitability, availability, licensing

status, and compliance requirements.

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with doctors to ensure long-term

engagement and repeat placements.

• Collaborate closely with internal compliance and credentialing teams to ensure all

documentation is complete and accurate.

• Negotiate contract terms, pay rates, and scheduling details with both clients and

providers.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to placement and onboarding.
• Stay informed about healthcare recruitment trends, licensing requirements, and

locum market dynamics in the US.

• Achieve individual and team-based performance targets and KPIs.

Preferred candidate profile

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (neutral or US accent

preferred).

• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and relationship management abilities.
• Proven ability to influence and close deals in a fast-paced, target-driven

environment.

• Proficiency with ATS/CRM tools (e.g., Ceipal, JobDiva, Bullhorn, Salesforce).
• Sound understanding of locum recruitment processes, compliance, and credentialing.
• High degree of professionalism, accountability, and persistence.
• Bachelors degree in any discipline (preferred: Business, Healthcare, or Life Sciences).
• 25 years of experience in Locum Recruitment (US or UK market) is highly preferred.
• Candidates with sales experience in product-based companies with exposure to the US market may also be considered.
• Strong understanding of healthcare industry standards and client engagement models.