Director of Acute & Post Acute Recruitment

Location: Hybrid/Remote in Virginia within 200 miles of Sentara Park Corporate Office in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Relocation assistance available.

About Sentara Health

Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system serving Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, with more than 30,000 team members, 12 hospitals, and a comprehensive network of outpatient, home health, and post acute services. For more than 130 years, Sentara has been committed to improving health every day — and we are looking for a strategic talent leader to help us attract the clinical workforce that makes that mission possible.

The Opportunity

As Director of Acute & Post Acute Recruitment, you will lead a dedicated team of recruiters and coordinators focused exclusively on staffing our acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and post acute care settings. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for a leader who thrives on building systems, developing teams, and solving complex healthcare workforce challenges at scale.

You will report to the Vice President of Talent Acquisition and serve as a key partner to nursing executives, regional presidents, and HR leadership across the system. You will also play a central role in a transformational moment for our TA function — including the launch of new AI-powered sourcing tools, redesigned workflows, and a strengthened employer brand.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Develop Your Team

• Build, coach, and inspire a team of clinical recruiters and coordinators dedicated to acute and post acute talent acquisition

• Create a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and exceptional service to candidates and hiring managers

• Drive recruiter development through structured mentorship, training programs, and career pathing initiatives

Shape Strategy & Drive Results

• Own and execute the acute and post acute recruitment strategy aligned with organizational workforce and patient care goals

• Partner with nursing executives, regional presidents, and hiring managers to forecast staffing needs and build proactive talent pipelines

• Lead the build-out of a dedicated Nurse Recruitment Pod — a specialized model designed to accelerate nursing talent acquisition across the system

• Develop strategies to reduce time-to-fill, improve offer acceptance rates, and decrease reliance on agency and premium labor

Innovate & Optimize

• Champion the adoption of AI recruiting tools, CRM platforms, and scheduling automation to modernize the recruitment experience

• Redesign and continuously improve intake, sourcing, screening, and offer management workflows

• Build multi-channel sourcing pipelines including social media, campus partnerships, clinical residency programs, employee referrals, and targeted campaigns

Measure What Matters

• Track and report on KPIs including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, offer acceptance rate, and requisition load

• Provide regular market intelligence and recruitment performance updates to senior leadership and regional partners

• Use national benchmarks and internal data to set realistic expectations and drive data-informed hiring decisions

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

• 7–10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with at least 5 years leading clinical or healthcare recruitment teams

• Demonstrated success recruiting for acute care, post acute, nursing, or allied health roles in a high-volume environment

• Proven ability to build and scale high-performing recruitment teams in complex, matrixed health systems

• Strong command of ATS platforms (Workday preferred), AI sourcing tools, and recruitment analytics

• Experience managing agency partnerships, vendor performance, and premium labor reduction strategies

• Exceptional communication and executive presence — comfortable engaging regional presidents, CNOs, and C-suite leaders

Preferred

• Master’s degree in HR, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification

• Experience with AI recruiting platforms such as Paradox, Findem, HireScore, or Talroo

• Background in employer branding, EVP development, or recruitment marketing

• Experience building specialized recruitment pods or center-of-excellence models within a health system

Why Sentara Health

“Caring for You, So You Can Care for Others.”

At Sentara, we believe in a healthier future — not just for our patients, but for our colleagues too. We offer more than a job — we offer a purpose and a place where your passion for care transforms lives, your contributions are valued, and your growth is nurtured every step of the way.

▸ Meaningful Work. Every role and person is respected and contributes to transforming healthcare and improving lives across our communities. As Director, you will shape the clinical workforce strategy that directly impacts patient care across our region.

▸ Supportive Culture. We empower you to collaborate, continuously learn, and deliver exceptional results together. Your voice is valued and your impact matters — you will have executive support and a seat at the table to drive real change.

▸ Growth & Learning. We invest in your development with ongoing training, leadership opportunities, and career mobility. This role offers a rare opportunity to build a transformational TA function with full organizational backing.

▸ Well-being First. From mental health resources to competitive pay and benefits — we prioritize your health, inside and out. Sentara offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of life.

▸ Trusted Legacy. A mission-driven organization combining more than 130 years of trusted service with bold innovation. When you join Sentara, you join a legacy of caring — and help write the next chapter.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings

• Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and wellness programs

• Tuition assistance and professional development investment

• Hybrid work flexibility