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Watson Clinic
Lakeland, Florida

PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST - FULL TIME

Physician Relations / RecruitingFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Essential Functions

Coordinates the establishment of new medical staff and mid-level providers in the Clinic system. Assists with State, County and occupational licenses and certifications. Coordinates orientation activities (relocation, physical exam, office decor, liability insurance, internal announcements, photograph, hospital orientation, etc.) with Credentialing, Facilities, clinical departments, and others to ensure timelines are met for anticipated date of hire.

Coordinates the interview and new hire processes. Prepares itinerary for visiting physician candidates and mid-level providers (Psychologists, Optometrists, PA’s, NP’s, CRNA’s) and ensures parties are notified in a timely manner.

Maintains positive relationship with licensing agencies, realtors, search firms, and other groups used as resources. Ensures hiring documents are prepared per procedure for approval by the Board of Directors.

Prepares Employment Agreements as directed by the CEO and Director and ensures documents are attached as appropriate.

Screens applicants for mid-level practitioner positions (PA, NP, CRNA, etc.) and refers to clinical departments for interview. Checks references as appropriate and follows departmental procedure for reference verifications. Ensures adequate supply of recruitment materials.

Develops and places advertising for open positions and maintains accurate record of publication dates and expense.

Plans advertising to ensure continuous publication of needs.

Develops and ensures the timely and accurate production of reports (interview and relocation expenses, CV log, database, web page, etc.)

Provides direction to medical staff for procedural and organizational questions concerning licensing, DEA, certifications, and CME. Remains abreast of CME requirements and provides information on programs

  • Supervisory Responsibility none
  • Work Environment & Physical Demands

Travel: Travel is expected for this position

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED. Two years experience in physician recruitment, marketing or healthcare or working as an administrative assistant. Must be proficient in Microsoft software, specifically Word, Excel, and Power Point to generate reports (including graphics), create and maintain databases and create communications. Must have above average organization skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or Two years experience in physician recruitment, marketing or healthcare or working as an administrative assistant

Key Responsibilities

The specialist coordinates the recruitment, orientation, and licensing processes for medical staff and mid-level providers. They also manage advertising, maintain recruitment databases, and prepare employment agreements as directed by leadership.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Healthcare administrationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointDatabase managementReportingCommunicationOrganizational skillsInterview coordinationReference verification

Physician Relations & Recruiting Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Relations & Recruiting listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician Relations & Recruiting by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician Relations & Recruiting median $90k (middle half $65k–$115k)32 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Relations & Recruiting listings in Florida9 active182 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 22% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
12%
CME allowance
12%
PSLF eligible
12%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Watson Clinic

Medical Practices
Lakeland, FL

Living in Lakeland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k
Typical market rent
$1,687/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.