Director of Talent Acquisition

The Director of Talent Acquisition will design implement and manage comprehensive strategies to attract recruit and retain top clinical and operational talent for our growing network of physical therapy clinics. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all facets of the recruitment lifecycle with a specific emphasis on building robust pipelines for both experienced Physical Therapists/staff and emerging talent from university programs. The Director will drive process improvements lead a high-performing team and ensure all hiring initiatives align with our mission of providing exceptional patient care. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a data-driven comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that supports Metros growth objectives and addresses both experienced and entry-level hiring needs.
• Campus Recruiting & University Relations:
  • Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with key universities physical therapy programs academic faculty and career centers to establish a consistent pipeline of new graduates and interns.
  • Plan and lead campus recruiting events career fairs and networking sessions to promote our employer brand and clinical excellence.
  • Partner with the Clinical Education team to ensure a transition from student to full-time new grad clinician.
• Experienced/Lateral Recruiting:
  • Oversee the sourcing and hiring of experienced therapists support staff and corporate staff using a variety of effective sourcing techniques and tools (e.g. social networks job boards professional platforms).
  • Develop strategies to attract passive candidates in a competitive healthcare market.
  • Collaborate with the legal department to ensure compliance with relevant immigration laws for international talent if applicable.
• Team Management & Development: Lead mentor and motivate a team of recruiters fostering a culture of excellence collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Process Efficiency & Technology: Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process from job requisition to onboarding utilizing our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other HR technologies to enhance efficiency and the overall candidate experience.
• Employer Branding: Enhance the organizations reputation as an employer of choice in the physical therapy industry.
• Analytics & Reporting: Analyze key recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-fill cost-per-hire quality of hire offer acceptance rates) to evaluate program effectiveness report to executive leadership and make data-driven decisions.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies job boards and software vendors ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals. 

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field is required; a Masters degree or relevant professional certification (e.g. SHRM-SCP SPHR PRC) is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience including at least 3-5 years in a management or leadership role.
  • Demonstrable experience managing both high-volume experienced/lateral recruiting and dedicated campus recruiting programs.
  • Healthcare recruitment knowledge specifically within the physical therapy or rehabilitation sector is strongly preferred.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive recruitment strategies.
  • Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) HR databases and sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter).
  • In-depth knowledge of federal state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Travel: Ability to travel regularly to university campuses career events and various clinic locations as required. 

Additional Information :

What We Offer!

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k) plan with company matching options
• Generous Paid Time Off
• A rich benefits package including medical dental life and long-term disability insurance
• Progressive Leadership Development Programs
• New Yorks 529 College Savings Program
• Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment travel fitness insurance plans etc. through our partnership with Plum Benefits
• FSA Plans- pre tax savings plans to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses travel to & from work
• Company Events- Annual Family Field Day Leadership Retreats and Holiday Awards Celebration
• And much more!

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $130000-$150000. Salary is based on various factors including relevant experience knowledge skills other job-related qualifications and geography. Medical dental vision 401(k) paid time off and other benefits are also available subject to the terms of the Companys plan.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time