Recruiter - US Healthcare (Travel Therapy Staffing)

ISTA Personnel Solutions is a fast-growing, global BPO company. We are not a recruitment agency — we operate as a dedicated extension of our U.S.-based clients' teams, delivering high-quality operational support with precision, efficiency, and professionalism.

We are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing U.S.-based travel therapy staffing company that places licensed healthcare clinicians — including Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Nurses — into 13-week travel contracts across the United States.

With over 300 open positions and a rapidly expanding client base, the business is growing faster than its current team can handle. They are looking for a proactive, high-energy recruiter who can hit the ground running — building a strong candidate pipeline, engaging clinicians across social platforms, and contributing to the company's brand visibility online.

This is a candidate-facing, interview-heavy role with direct mentorship from a senior recruiter. If you are a natural relationship-builder who gets a buzz from placing candidates, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and knows your way around a LinkedIn post and a Facebook group — this role was made for you.

About the Role

As a Recruiter, you will be the engine behind the company's candidate pipeline. This is a 180-degree recruitment role — meaning it is highly candidate-facing rather than client-facing. You will be conducting back-to-back screening interviews, proactively sourcing clinicians across multiple platforms, managing your pipeline with discipline, and building the brand's presence in online communities.

This is not a commission-based role.

Please Note

Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST (3:00 PM – 12:00 AM South African time, subject to daylight savings)

Public Holidays: This role requires working on both South African and U.S. public holidays (compensation for SA public holidays in accordance with the BCEA).

Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and wired Ethernet capability is mandatory. Connections via Rain, LTE, 5G, or similar are not acceptable. Applicants without a fixed fibre line will not be considered.

Power Backup: A reliable backup solution is required to manage load shedding and outages (UPS, inverter, solar, etc.). Applicants without a reliable backup solution will not be considered.

Work Environment: Fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively sourcing clinicians through platforms such as Vivian, Allied Travel Careers, LinkedIn, and Facebook groups — engaging candidates before they apply
Responding rapidly to inbound applicants and converting interest into active, pipeline-ready candidates
Conducting screening calls to assess experience, availability, credentials, and role fit
Preparing and submitting accurate candidate profiles for open travel contract roles
Maintaining consistent communication with candidates throughout the full recruitment cycle
Keeping unplaced candidates warm and engaged for future contract opportunities
Handling compensation discussions professionally, with realistic market knowledge
Creating and posting job content on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram
Engaging in relevant online communities to attract clinicians and build brand visibility
Providing regular, proactive updates without needing to be prompted

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in recruitment, sourcing, or talent acquisition — inbound and outbound
• Experience in a high-volume or fast-paced recruitment environment
• A genuine "hunter" mentality with strong proactive sourcing ability
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• High resilience and the ability to handle rejection without losing momentum
• Strong relationship-building skills and a warm, approachable personality
• Highly organised with excellent pipeline management and follow-up discipline
• Comfortable working flexible hours aligned to U.S. business hours
• Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating social platforms and sourcing tools

Advantageous

Experience in U.S. healthcare or travel therapy staffing

Familiarity with sourcing platforms such as Vivian or Allied Travel Careers

Experience using a CRM or ATS system

Social media content creation for recruitment or employer branding purposes

If you have not been contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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