Job No. 157423
- Job Title:
- Physician Recruiter
- Employer:
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Stony Brook University
- Location:
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Stony Brook , NY
- Posting Date:
- 02-Jan-2026
- Description:
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Position Summary:
At Stony Brook Medicine the Physician Recruiter leads the recruitment efforts of physicians in a complex, high-volume academic medical environment. This role is critical to supporting clinical and academic operations. Will serve as a key liaison between department leadership, medical staff, and administrative stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead recruitment efforts for select physician and faculty positions across multiple service lines, including outreach, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
Partner with Chairs, Chiefs, and senior leadership to define recruitment strategies aligned with institutional goals and service line growth.
Develop and maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates through direct sourcing, networking, conferences, and digital platforms.
Manage sensitive searches with urgency, discretion, and a deep understanding of specialty-specific requirements.
Analyze market trends, and recruitment data to inform sourcing strategies.
Ensure compliance with credentialing, J-1/H-1B immigration, EEO, and institutional guidelines.
Represent the institution at national conferences, academic forums, and networking events.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
Minimum 5–7 years of physician recruitment experience, with at least 3 years in a hospital or an academic medical center.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously across subspecialties.
Strong understanding of academic appointment structures, clinical faculty recruitment, and medical staff processes.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Experience working within applicant tracking systems (Taleo, iCIMS, etc.) and physician databases.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree
Knowledge of medical staff bylaws, credentialing standards, and GME structures.
Familiarity with immigration sponsorship processes for clinical roles.
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
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Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
- Contact information:
- Stony Brook University
- Stony Brook, NY 11794
- United States
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