Physician Recruiter and Medical Staff Liaison at Saratoga Hospital – Saratoga Springs, New York

Physician Recruiter and Medical Staff Liaison

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift/Schedule: Day shift

Department: Professional Services Admin

Salary Range: $71,000-$117,000 annually based on experience and qualifications

💡 About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

🎯 About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Physician Recruiter and Medical Staff Liaison to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the continued growth and excellence of the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group. This position is responsible for developing and executing effective recruitment strategies to attract high quality physicians and advanced practice providers who align with the organization’s mission, culture, and long term clinical needs.

In addition, the position conducts targeted outreach to internal and external practices to promote newly recruited physicians and highlight select specialties, strengthening referral relationships and increasing community awareness. As a key connector between new providers, medical group leadership, and hospital departments, the role ensures smooth credentialing, clear communication, and a positive integration experience.

Key responsibilities include building and maintaining a robust candidate pipeline, managing full-cycle recruitment activities, coordinating site visits and interviews, and collaborating closely with physician leadership, practice managers, and administrative leaders. As Medical Staff Liaison, the role also supports communication between the medical group and hospital medical staff office, assists with credentialing workflows, and helps ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for a proactive, relationship driven professional who thrives in a fast paced healthcare environment and is committed to advancing the delivery of high quality patient care through strategic provider recruitment and exceptional support of medical staff.

🔍 What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, and relationship development. Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously refine strategies to attract diverse, high-quality talent.
• Conduct targeted outreach visits to internal and external practices to promote newly recruited physicians and select specialties, strengthening referral pathways and community awareness.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, ensuring smooth transitions for new providers through collaboration with medical group leadership, practice managers, and hospital departments.
• Serve as a liaison between the medical group and the hospital’s medical staff office to support credentialing workflows and maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate clear, timely communication among providers, leadership, and operational teams to support successful integration and engagement.
• Track recruitment metrics, market trends, and workforce needs to inform strategic planning and support the medical group’s growth initiatives.

What You Bring

Education, Training & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Business, Communications, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in physician or provider recruitment, healthcare talent acquisition, or medical staff services.
• Experience working in a hospital, medical group, or healthcare system strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with credentialing processes, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, NCQA) is beneficial.

Certifications/Licensure: AAPPR certification highly desirable

Required Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
• Problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

🙌 Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions.

🤝 Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—we’d still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.