Physician Recruiting

Physician
Recruitment Firm

Source EQ places physicians across every specialty and setting — from primary care and hospital medicine to psychiatry, addiction medicine, and concierge practice. We find the physicians who fit your clinical model, your culture, and your patient population. Not just the ones who are available.

500+
Healthcare Placements Since 2018
20+
Years of Expertise
100K+
Healthcare Professionals in Network
All
Physician Specialties

Physician Recruiting Across Every Setting

Physician recruiting is one of the most competitive and high-stakes areas of healthcare talent acquisition. A single vacant physician role costs a healthcare organization an estimated $7,000 to $10,000 per day in lost revenue and reduced patient capacity. Yet most recruiting firms treat physician searches like any other hire — posting a job, collecting applications, and sending whoever responds.

Source EQ approaches physician recruiting differently. We reach physicians who are not actively looking — the ones who are performing well in their current roles and would only consider a move for the right opportunity. That is where the best physicians are. That is where we operate.

We place physicians across FQHCs and community health centers, hospital systems and academic medical centers, behavioral health and psychiatry programs, substance use and addiction medicine practices, concierge and direct primary care practices, PE-backed physician groups, and telehealth platforms.

Primary Care

Family medicine and internal medicine physicians for FQHCs, DPC practices, hospital-employed groups, and community health centers.

Psychiatry

Psychiatrists for behavioral health organizations, CCBHCs, inpatient units, and PE-backed platforms where physician leadership drives clinical quality.

Specialty Medicine

Addiction medicine, hospital medicine, urgent care, and specialty physicians for multispecialty groups and integrated health systems.

Roles We Recruit

Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers

Family Medicine

Primary care physicians for FQHCs, DPC, concierge practices, and community health centers serving diverse patient populations.

Internal Medicine

Internists for hospital medicine, ambulatory care, and integrated primary care settings including academic and community practices.

Psychiatrist

Adult, child and adolescent, and geriatric psychiatrists for behavioral health organizations, CCBHCs, hospitals, and telepsychiatry platforms.

Addiction Medicine

Physicians specializing in addiction medicine, MAT, and dual-diagnosis treatment for SUD programs and integrated care settings.

Hospital Medicine

Hospitalists for acute care, observation, and co-management programs in community hospitals and academic medical centers.

Urgent Care

Urgent care physicians and medical directors for independent urgent care networks and health system-affiliated clinics.

Medical Director

Physician leaders who provide clinical oversight, quality management, and strategic direction across programs and care settings.

NP / PA

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants across primary care, behavioral health, specialty, and urgent care settings.

PMHNP

Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners for behavioral health, telehealth, and integrated care programs across all states.

Our Approach

Why Physician Recruiting Requires a Specialist

Physicians are sophisticated professionals with strong opinions about where they practice and for whom. A FQHC physician is not the same hire as a concierge medicine physician or a PE-backed platform physician — even if they share the same specialty board certification. The motivations, the culture fit, the compensation model, and the career trajectory are entirely different.

Source EQ understands those differences at a granular level. We have placed physicians in community health settings with mission-driven compensation structures, in high-growth PE platforms with equity and performance incentives, in boutique concierge practices with exceptional work-life balance, and in academic-affiliated programs with research and teaching responsibilities.

We match physicians to organizations where they will thrive — not just where they will accept an offer. That is why our placements retain. That is why our clients come back.

Compensation Expertise

We understand physician compensation structures — wRVU models, base plus productivity, quality bonuses, loan forgiveness, and equity. We help you build offers that win.

Credential Verification

We pre-screen for board certification, DEA licensure, state licensing requirements, and credentialing timelines before you ever meet a candidate.

Retention Focus

We assess for long-term fit, not just short-term availability. Physicians who are excited about your mission stay. We find those physicians.

Common Questions

Physician Recruitment FAQs

How long does physician recruitment typically take?
Most physician searches close in 60 to 120 days from engagement to signed contract. Primary care physicians in community health settings often move faster. Subspecialty searches or searches in competitive markets may take longer. We give you an honest timeline assessment at intake based on your specific specialty, location, and compensation structure.
Do you recruit for FQHC and NHSC loan forgiveness positions?
Yes — we regularly recruit for FQHC and NHSC-eligible positions and understand how to position loan forgiveness eligibility as a key recruitment tool. Many physicians actively seek these designations, and we help you reach and attract them effectively.
Can you recruit physicians for concierge and direct primary care practices?
Yes — concierge and DPC recruiting requires finding physicians who are specifically motivated by a relationship-based, lower-volume practice model. We have placed physicians in concierge and DPC settings and understand how to identify physicians who are a genuine fit for this model versus those who are simply escaping high-volume traditional practice.
Do you place physicians on a locum or contract basis?
Source EQ focuses on permanent and long-term placement rather than locum or short-term contract assignments. For temporary and locum coverage needs, we can refer you to specialized locum firms that are well-suited for that model.
How do you reach physicians who are not actively looking?
The majority of the physicians we place were not actively seeking a new position when we first reached out. We reach passive candidates through our network, direct outreach, professional associations, residency and fellowship alumni relationships, and long-term relationship cultivation. We have conversations with physicians regularly — not just when a role is open — so that when the right role comes along, the relationship already exists.
What is your fee structure for physician recruitment?
Physician recruitment fees are calculated as a percentage of first-year base compensation, consistent with industry standards. We work on both retained and contingency models depending on the seniority and urgency of the role. All fees and terms are documented in a written engagement agreement before any search begins.
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