Junior Recruiter

Junior Recruiter – Job Description & Responsibilities

Company: MedCap Health Department: Recruitment Reports To: Director of

Recruitment Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

MedCap Health is seeking a motivated and organized Junior Recruiter to support our Director of Recruitment in identifying, attracting, and onboarding qualified physicians and advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs) across our growing portfolio of post-acute care facilities.

This position will focus on candidate sourcing, recruitment coordination, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and onboarding support. The Junior Recruiter will work closely with the Director of Recruitment and other internal departments to help maintain an efficient recruitment process and ensure staffing needs are addressed in a timely manner. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their recruiting skills while supporting the continued growth of a healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate Sourcing & Recruitment Support
• Assist with identifying and sourcing qualified physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants through LinkedIn, Indeed, ApplicantPro, and other recruitment channels.
• Review resumes and applications to identify candidates who meet the qualifications and requirements of open positions.
• Conduct initial outreach to prospective candidates to assess interest and availability.
• Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and anticipated staffing needs.
• Assist with maintaining candidate relationships and following up with prospective applicants.
• Support targeted recruitment efforts in markets with immediate or anticipated staffing needs.

Applicant Tracking & Recruitment Coordination

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in ApplicantPro.
• Assist with tracking open positions, candidate activity, interview status, and recruitment progress.
• Ensure job postings are current and accurately reflect position requirements.
• Monitor applicant activity and help identify positions requiring additional sourcing or recruitment attention.
• Prepare recruitment reports and provide updates on candidate pipelines and outstanding staffing needs.
• Ensure timely follow-up with candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Interview Coordination & Candidate Screening

• Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and the Director of Recruitment.
• Conduct preliminary candidate screening calls as directed.
• Confirm candidate availability, qualifications, geographic preferences, and interest in available opportunities.
• Prepare candidate information and resumes for review by the Director of Recruitment.
• Communicate interview details and follow up with candidates regarding next steps.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with candidates throughout the interview process.

Contracting & Onboarding Support

• Collaborate with the Director of Recruitment and Director of Contracts to support the preparation and issuance of provider contracts.
• Assist with collecting necessary candidate information and documentation required for contracting.
• Track contract status and follow up on outstanding agreements and required documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure candidates understand and complete required onboarding steps.
• Assist with tracking credentialing and onboarding progress to support timely provider placement.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate and onboarding status.

Internal Communication & Staffing Coordination

• Work closely with the Director of Recruitment to understand current and anticipated staffing needs across MedCap's facility portfolio.
• Assist with prioritizing recruitment efforts based on facility needs and provider availability.
• Communicate candidate updates, outstanding requirements, and potential recruitment challenges.
• Collaborate with operations, implementation, and contracting teams to support successful provider placements.
• Assist with maintaining visibility into recruitment activity and anticipated provider start dates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, administrative, or healthcare-related experience preferred.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably ApplicantPro, is a plus.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn recruiting and candidate sourcing preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business applications.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.

Key Performance Indicators

The Junior Recruiter will be evaluated based on:

• Timeliness and accuracy of ApplicantPro updates.
• Number and quality of qualified candidates sourced.
• Timeliness of candidate follow-up and interview coordination.
• Accuracy and completeness of recruitment and onboarding documentation.
• Support of open-position recruitment timelines.
• Effectiveness in maintaining candidate pipelines and supporting provider placements.

Role Structure & Responsibilities

The Junior Recruiter will support the Director of Recruitment, who retains responsibility for overall recruitment strategy, management of open positions, candidate interviews and selection, and coordination with the Director of Contracts on contract issuance. The Junior Recruiter will primarily focus on execution, coordination, and administrative support to improve recruitment capacity, candidate engagement, and overall efficiency. The primary objective of this role is to increase the Director of Recruitment's capacity to manage MedCap's growing staffing needs by taking ownership of candidate sourcing, recruitment coordination, tracking, and onboarding support.