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Search Consultant jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree candidates, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth, so starting the sponsorship process early matters.
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Jackson Physician Search is a leader in the permanent recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers to hospitals and health systems across the United States. We have been recognized for our track record of results built on our clients’ trust in the talent of our team and the transparency of our process and fee structure. Joining our team means you’ll be working with our clients to continue our mission of bringing physicians and healthcare organizations together to improve the lives of patients, families, and communities. As one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, we attract and retain the most talented and motivated recruitment professionals in the industry. Jackson Physician Search is part of the growing family of Jackson Healthcare companies.
OUR VALUES:
- Others First - Others Before Self
- Wisdom - Do the Wise Thing
- Growth - Keep Getting Better
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Search Consultant is responsible for partnering consultatively with assigned clients to find the right provider candidates for their open searches. The Search Consultant is also responsible for traveling to meet with clients onsite and utilizing JPS’s resources creatively and effectively to source the best candidates. This is a highly interactive sales and recruiting opportunity in Greenwood Village, CO.
Essential Functions & Basic Duties:
- Match providers with healthcare facilities on the basis of qualifications, culture fit, career aspirations, and other information that is important to both providers and healthcare facilities.
- Consult clients on market compensation and other variables to help them attract candidates and fill their staffing needs.
- Use creativity to create effective job advertisements for open opportunities and update job advertisements on a regular basis.
- Meet with clients in person at the client’s facility to solicit and compile information regarding search(es) for personal clients and team members’ clients.
- Contact providers to proactively source viable candidates.
- Conduct thorough screening of candidates with attention to detail and prompt follow up.
- Collaborate with clients to create effective onsite interview itineraries.
- Assist provider candidates with booking travel arrangements as needed.
- Offer, negotiate, and close offers of employment to provider candidates on behalf of clients.
- Achieve personal productivity goals and metrics.
- Update the internal client and provider database with recruitment-related activity.
- Oversee and manage the credentials and availability of physician candidates.
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of successful healthcare recruiting, internal or external recruiting experience, or similar staffing industry experience.
- Stable employment history with verifiable references.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Professionalism and confidence to effectively communicate with medical professionals and hospital executives.
- Interpersonal, strategic communication, and relationship-building skills a must.
- Ability to produce results in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
- Ability to accurately project individual performance.
- Ability to engage in sustained concentration.
- Ability to travel independently required.
- Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures for best results.
- Strong organizational and computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to build and maintain business relationships with clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Organized with attention to detail.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Up to 30% travel required.
- Full-time position. Responsibilities may require adjustment to work schedule such as evenings/weekend hours to meet productivity goals as needed.
- Communicate clearly and accurately with colleagues, partners, speakers, and clients, in person, by phone, by video, and in writing.
- Regular presence in office is required. A hybrid work schedule is available, requiring a minimum of 4 days in the office, possibly more depending on performance per company policy.
- Must be able to review emails, web pages, reports, resumes, CVs, presentations, and other items or people either virtually or in person up to 8 hours per day.
- Exercise independent judgment and make decisions with limited standardization.
- Speaking, reading, writing, and ability to use a telephone and computer.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE: Base Salary + Uncapped Commission Plan
Base Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:
Named a Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare annually since 2016, Jackson Physician Search offers a collaborative, high-performing culture that rewards initiative, growth, and success. As part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, you’ll be joining one of the nation’s largest healthcare staffing organizations, helping connect healthcare providers with facilities that serve millions of patients nationwide.
- Established Career Paths with Uncapped Earning Potential
- President’s Club Trips to locations like Croatia, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, etc.
- Health & Wellness benefits including a Wellness Program, 401k with Company Match, etc.
- Volunteer Opportunities & Charitable Match Programs
- Kickoff and Mid-Year Events
DISCLOSURES
Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.
As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
Overview
Jackson Physician Search is a leader in the permanent recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers to hospitals and health systems across the United States. We have been recognized for our track record of results built on our clients’ trust in the talent of our team and the transparency of our process and fee structure. Joining our team means you’ll be working with our clients to continue our mission of bringing physicians and healthcare organizations together to improve the lives of patients, families, and communities. As one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, we attract and retain the most talented and motivated recruitment professionals in the industry. Jackson Physician Search is part of the growing family of Jackson Healthcare companies.
OUR VALUES:
- Others First - Others Before Self
- Wisdom - Do the Wise Thing
- Growth - Keep Getting Better
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Search Consultant is responsible for partnering consultatively with assigned clients to find the right provider candidates for their open searches. The Search Consultant is also responsible for traveling to meet with clients onsite and utilizing JPS’s resources creatively and effectively to source the best candidates. This is a highly interactive sales and recruiting opportunity in Greenwood Village, CO.
Essential Functions & Basic Duties:
- Match providers with healthcare facilities on the basis of qualifications, culture fit, career aspirations, and other information that is important to both providers and healthcare facilities.
- Consult clients on market compensation and other variables to help them attract candidates and fill their staffing needs.
- Use creativity to create effective job advertisements for open opportunities and update job advertisements on a regular basis.
- Meet with clients in person at the client’s facility to solicit and compile information regarding search(es) for personal clients and team members’ clients.
- Contact providers to proactively source viable candidates.
- Conduct thorough screening of candidates with attention to detail and prompt follow up.
- Collaborate with clients to create effective onsite interview itineraries.
- Assist provider candidates with booking travel arrangements as needed.
- Offer, negotiate, and close offers of employment to provider candidates on behalf of clients.
- Achieve personal productivity goals and metrics.
- Update the internal client and provider database with recruitment-related activity.
- Oversee and manage the credentials and availability of physician candidates.
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of successful healthcare recruiting, internal or external recruiting experience, or similar staffing industry experience.
- Stable employment history with verifiable references.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Professionalism and confidence to effectively communicate with medical professionals and hospital executives.
- Interpersonal, strategic communication, and relationship-building skills a must.
- Ability to produce results in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
- Ability to accurately project individual performance.
- Ability to engage in sustained concentration.
- Ability to travel independently required.
- Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures for best results.
- Strong organizational and computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to build and maintain business relationships with clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Organized with attention to detail.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Up to 30% travel required.
- Full-time position. Responsibilities may require adjustment to work schedule such as evenings/weekend hours to meet productivity goals as needed.
- Communicate clearly and accurately with colleagues, partners, speakers, and clients, in person, by phone, by video, and in writing.
- Regular presence in office is required. A hybrid work schedule is available, requiring a minimum of 4 days in the office, possibly more depending on performance per company policy.
- Must be able to review emails, web pages, reports, resumes, CVs, presentations, and other items or people either virtually or in person up to 8 hours per day.
- Exercise independent judgment and make decisions with limited standardization.
- Speaking, reading, writing, and ability to use a telephone and computer.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE: Base Salary + Uncapped Commission Plan
Base Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:
Named a Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare annually since 2016, Jackson Physician Search offers a collaborative, high-performing culture that rewards initiative, growth, and success. As part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, you’ll be joining one of the nation’s largest healthcare staffing organizations, helping connect healthcare providers with facilities that serve millions of patients nationwide.
- Established Career Paths with Uncapped Earning Potential
- President’s Club Trips to locations like Croatia, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, etc.
- Health & Wellness benefits including a Wellness Program, 401k with Company Match, etc.
- Volunteer Opportunities & Charitable Match Programs
- Kickoff and Mid-Year Events
DISCLOSURES
Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.
As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Search Consultant
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, professional certifications, and letters from supervisors detailing your search and recruitment expertise before you apply. PERM requires the employer to prove the role demands your specific qualifications, so your credentials need to map precisely to the job description.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for Search Consultant roles in your target city. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure, so knowing it in advance lets you evaluate whether a sponsoring employer's offer will clear the PERM requirement.
Target employers with dedicated in-house HR teams
Firms large enough to run a structured PERM recruitment campaign, including placing job ads and documenting applicant reviews, are far more likely to complete green card sponsorship. Boutique search firms with one or two partners rarely have the administrative capacity to manage the full PERM process.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified green card sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers in the search and recruiting industry that have an active history of employment-based green card sponsorship. Focusing on verified sponsors cuts the time you'd otherwise spend on cold outreach to employers unfamiliar with the PERM process.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path before accepting an offer
If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive recruiting experience, ask whether the employer intends to file under EB-2 or EB-3. The classification affects your priority date queue, particularly if you're a national of a high-demand country facing a backlog.
Understand AC21 portability before the I-485 stage
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 lets you change employers without losing your place in the green card queue, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. Confirm with USCIS guidelines that a new consulting or talent-acquisition role qualifies before making a move.
Green Card Search Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Search Consultant roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Search Consultant positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as human resources, business, or psychology. If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive recruiting experience, the employer may file under EB-2 instead. The specific job duties and your credentials determine which category fits, and your employer's immigration counsel will make that call during the PERM design phase.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Search Consultants?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary work status. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, advertising the role publicly and documenting that no equally qualified U.S. worker applied, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but employment-based green cards carry per-country numerical limits, and nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before the final I-485 adjustment of status is approved.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Search Consultant role?
The employer starts by obtaining a prevailing wage determination from DOL for the Search Consultant position in the specific work location. They then run a mandatory recruitment campaign, placing job advertisements in prescribed formats and reviewing all applications. If no minimally qualified U.S. worker applies, DOL certifies the PERM application. Only after PERM certification can the employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire PERM stage can take several months even before the I-140 is submitted.
How can I find employers that sponsor green cards for Search Consultant positions?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history searchable by role and location. Focus on staffing firms, executive search companies, and large corporate talent-acquisition teams, since they have the HR infrastructure and legal resources to manage the full PERM and I-140 process. Smaller boutique search firms often lack the capacity to run a compliant PERM recruitment campaign.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship process has started?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer without losing your priority date, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation as the one on the original PERM. If the I-485 has not yet been pending that long, you would generally need the new employer to restart the PERM process, though an approved I-140's priority date may be carried over to the new petition.