Physician Recruiter in Las Cruces, NM

Physician Recruiter – Southern New Mexico Location 

• Requirement: Must reside in Las Cruces, NM or surrounding areas 
• Travel: Up to 40% 
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required 
• Experience: Physician recruitment or physician liaison experience preferred 

Position Summary 

We are seeking a motivated and relationship‑driven Physician Recruiter to support provider recruitment efforts across Southern New Mexico. This role is responsible for building strong pipelines of qualified physicians and advanced practice providers while partnering closely with hiring leaders, medical staff offices, and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, enjoys building relationships, and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment. This position requires residency in Las Cruces or nearby communities and includes 40% travel throughout Southern New Mexico for site visits, career fairs, community events, and facility engagement. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead full‑cycle recruitment for physicians and advanced practice providers across Southern New Mexico facilities and clinics. Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top clinical talent, including direct outreach, networking, and attending recruitment events. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residency and fellowship programs, medical staff leaders, and community partners. 
• Conduct candidate screens, coordinate interviews, manage travel logistics, and maintain an exceptional candidate experience. 
• Collaborate with operational and clinical leadership to understand workforce needs and define candidate profiles. 
• Track recruitment metrics, document activity, and ensure accurate reporting within applicant tracking systems. 
• Represent the organization at recruitment conferences, job fairs, residency events, and community engagement functions. 
•  Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare, or related field. 
• Must live in Las Cruces, NM or surrounding area. 
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40%. 
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and organizational skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Physician recruitment or physician liaison experience. 
• Experience recruiting clinical roles in healthcare systems, medical groups, or hospital settings. 
• Knowledge of medical staff processes, credentialing, and provider onboarding. 

Working Conditions 

• Hybrid of local travel, regional travel, on‑site meetings, and remote administrative work. 
• Must be able to travel independently across Southern New Mexico as needed.