Senior Locums Recruiter
Annual Compensation Range: $65,000 – $75,000 + Incentive
Location: Remote
Travel: May require up to 25% travel to assigned market
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
About OBstat
In partnership with Ob Hospitalist Group, we recruit Locum clinicians and give them access to positions at top hospitals across the U.S. We provide opportunities for contract OB Hospitalists to work locally as a contract OB hospitalist one shift at a time, or travel the country as a locum OB-GYN.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Locums Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment of clinicians for temporary assignments across the country. In this highly autonomous role, you will build long-term relationships with clinicians, guide them through the locum tenens journey, and partner closely with internal stakeholders to meet evolving client needs. If you are a motivated recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, this role offers both impact and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Proactively identify, source, screen, and recruit qualified OBGYN hospitalist clinicians for locum tenens assignments
Educate clinicians on the professional and lifestyle benefits of a locum tenens career
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clinicians from initial contact through assignment completion
Manage and document all candidate activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
Generate candidate leads through outbound sourcing, referrals, and strategic recruiting initiatives
Maintain detailed recruitment metrics, including applicant flow, interviews, and placement results
Collaborate with leadership to support and execute strategic clinician recruitment plans
Serve as a primary communication liaison between clinician candidates and operational leadership
Analyze healthcare recruitment trends, market conditions, and competitive data to inform recruiting strategies
Partner with shared services teams to discuss and support contract negotiations and placement logistics
Travel up to 25% of the time to assigned markets, as needed
Perform additional projects and responsibilities as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
2–4 years of physician recruitment experience (required)
Proven ability to proactively source, engage, and close clinician candidates
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clinicians and leadership at all levels
Highly organized, self-motivated, and goal-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
Working knowledge of recruiting and talent management best practices
Comfortable negotiating and influencing in a professional, consultative manner
Proficiency with ATS platforms and Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while contributing to team goals
What We Offer - The Good Stuff:
A mission based company with an amazing company culture.
Paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
Health Savings Account (with employer contribution) or Flexible Spending Account options.
Paid Parental Leave
Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Optional Short Term Disability Buy-up plan.
401(k) Savings Plan, with ROTH option.
Legal Plan.
Identity Theft Services.
Mental health support and resources.
Employee Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid.