Manager, Clinical Talent Acquisition & Engagement

The Manager, Clinical Talent Acquisition & Engagement provides strategic leadership for the Clinical Engagement function at PT Solutions. This role develops and executes strategies to strengthen clinician pipelines, generate qualified candidates, improve conversion to hire, and support organizational growth.

The Manager coaches team members to understand candidate motivation, recognize levels of interest and readiness, strategically nurture relationships, maintain momentum, and identify when and how to transition candidates to Talent Acquisition.

The Manager oversees Clinical Engagement strategy, performance, priorities, processes, and KPIs across all regions while partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, Operations, Student Program, Travel Program, and other key stakeholders.

The Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for the Clinical Engagement team, while partnering with the Senior Clinical Engagement Specialist on day-to-day team management, coaching, development, and execution.

Essential Functions

• Develop and execute the overall Clinical Engagement strategy in alignment with organizational hiring and growth priorities.
• Establish team priorities, performance expectations, KPIs, and market coverage across the Clinical Engagement team.
• Coach and develop Clinical Engagement team members to apply a recruiting mindset to candidate relationships, including understanding candidate motivation, recognizing levels of interest, maintaining strategic follow-up, and identifying when candidates are ready to transition to Talent Acquisition.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Operations to align Clinical Engagement activity with priority markets, open positions, and hiring needs.
• Develop strategies to generate qualified clinician candidates through university partnerships, alumni engagement, professional networks, events, conferences, and other talent sources.
• Lead the strategy and direction for recruiting events, conferences, university engagement, and other talent outreach initiatives, including establishing goals, determining where to invest resources, measuring outcomes, and ensuring effective candidate follow-up.
• Establish strategies and expectations for how the Clinical Engagement team nurtures prospective candidates, maintains relationships over time, and creates momentum toward future employment opportunities.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, academic leaders, professional organizations, and other external partners to strengthen clinical talent pipelines.
• Establish and evaluate Clinical Engagement KPIs, using performance data and market intelligence to assess candidate generation, engagement, conversion, event ROI, pipeline health, and opportunities to improve results.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement improvements to Clinical Engagement strategy, processes, technology, reporting, employer brand, and overall team effectiveness.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and establish clear priorities, expectations, and accountability.
• Strong understanding of recruiting fundamentals, including candidate engagement, candidate motivation, relationship cultivation, follow-up strategy, pipeline management, and conversion.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others to build stronger talent engagement and recruiting capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into actionable talent engagement strategies.
• Ability to recognize where candidates are within the talent journey and develop appropriate strategies to nurture relationships, maintain engagement, and create momentum toward employment opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and make informed recommendations.
• Strong ownership, judgment, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, adapt quickly, and drive measurable results.

Required Credentials

• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience, including formal people management, with a track record of leading teams and leveraging data and metrics to drive performance.
• Experience in recruiting, Talent Acquisition, talent engagement, sourcing, university recruiting, or a related talent function strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team responsible for recruiting events, university engagement, conferences, and other talent outreach initiatives, including setting event strategy, establishing expectations, measuring results, and coaching the team on post-event candidate engagement and follow-up.
• Experience building relationships with clinicians, students, universities, academic programs, professional organizations, and other key talent partners preferred.
• Demonstrated history of achieving measurable goals and performance outcomes.
• Healthcare or clinical talent experience preferred.
• Requires up to 30% travel within the U.S.

Compensation:

• $115,000 -130,000 annually (Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training. 

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values. This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today!  To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!