Sarah C. Bohde
Visalia,USA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Physician Recruiter specializing in full-cycle recruitment, with a proven track record of physician placement. Expertly navigates physician candidate sourcing, negotiations, and stakeholder engagement to enhance recruitment strategies and drive organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Physician Recruiter
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia, USA
06.2018 - Current
- Senior Physician Recruiter responsible for all hospital & community physician recruitment. 40-50 average physician recruits placed per year.
- Manages full-cycle physician recruitment from job creation, direct sourcing, and compensation negotiation all the way to signed contracts.
- Reviews all CVs/applicants and conducts pre-screen telephone interviews.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for candidates and families, hosting on-site visits to facilitate physician interviews.
- Provides expert information about Kaweah Health, compensation packages, as well as employment and practice models.
- Develops complete site visit itineraries with Chiefs, service line directors, and all affected participants.
- Advertises physician opportunities through online recruitment platforms including PracticeMatch, HealtheCareers, PracticeLink, CareerMD, Doximity, DocCafe, LinkedIn, National Association Websites, ACGME residency/fellowship outreach, and other relevant methods including in-person & virtual career fairs.
- Establishes and maintains contacts with local Graduate Medical Education residency and fellowship programs, including Kaweah Health’s 6 Residency Programs.
- Engaged in Practice Management Rotation during the Family Medicine residents PGY-3.
- Coordinates and attends in-state, national, and virtual physician and residency career fairs.
- Developed strategic partnerships with C-Suite, residency programs, and local physician groups to enhance yearly physician recruitment planning.
- Creates and extends physician offers and contracts.
- Maintains expertise on physician recruitment package, contracts, and employment process.
- Understands compensation package and can answer candidate questions related to contract terms.
- Recruits all specialties including, but not limited to the below: Primary Care, Medical/Hem Oncology, Radiation Oncology, ENT, GI, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Anesthesia (General, Regional, Pain, OB, Cardiac), Hospitalist, Urology, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Orthopedic Surgery (Hand, General, Trauma), Pathology, PM&R, Hospice & Palliative Care, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neonatology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, General Surgery (Breast, Bariatrics, Colorectal), Vascular Surgery, Infectious Disease, Neurology, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Radiology (Interventional, Diagnostic).
- Utilized diverse resources and strategies to locate, track, and attract qualified candidates.
- Keeps current on new developments in candidate sourcing, recruitment, onboarding and retention through membership, certification, and continuing education in national Physician Recruitment association – Certified CRPR through AAPPR.
- Coordinates and attends in-state, national, and virtual physician career fairs, and local GME residency recruitment events.
- Executed professional reference checks to verify candidate qualifications.
- Maintains knowledge and compliance with Stark and Anti-Kickback laws related to the State of California.
- Assists in maintaining physician applicant tracking system accuracy for monthly reports to Kaweah Health’s Board of Directors and updating tracking reports on recruitment activity.
- Participated in various Kaweah Health committees, including DOC Band, GMEC HR Subcommittee, GMEC Wellness/J.E.D.I Committee, and GME New Resident Committee to enhance organizational initiatives.
Senior Managing Recruiter
Personnel Solutions Unlimited, Inc.
Visalia, USA
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Conducted recruitment, selection, submission, coaching, termination, and redeployment of candidates to meet diverse client needs.
- Placed candidates across various levels in Healthcare, HR, Finance & Accounting, facilitating effective workforce alignment.
- Managed internal recruitment and administrative departments.
- Supervised a team of six direct reports to ensure effective operations.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained all internal staff members.
- Participated in job fairs and scheduled daily in-person candidate interviews.
- Coordinated new hire orientation and safety training, ensuring compliance with documentation and verification of employment authorization and background checks.
Office Clerk
Tetra Property Management
Visalia, USA
01.2011 - 01.2014
Life & Health Insurance Assistant
Sharp Insurance Agency
Visalia, USA
01.2010 - 01.2014
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University of Fresno
01-2013
Publications
- 2023 AAPPR Scholarship Recipient
- The Recruitment Professional of the Future, ROAR 2022 Summer Issue, AAPPR Publishing
- The Lasting Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physician and Provider Recruitment, ROAR 2020 Fall Issue, AAPPR Publishing
Timeline
Senior Physician Recruiter
Kaweah Health Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
Senior Managing Recruiter
Personnel Solutions Unlimited, Inc.
11.2014 - 06.2018
Office Clerk
Tetra Property Management
01.2011 - 01.2014
Life & Health Insurance Assistant
Sharp Insurance Agency
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University of Fresno