Physician Recruitment Firm · New York
Physician Recruiters in New York
MedStaff Nationwide is a national physician recruitment firm. We recruit physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians for hospitals, health systems, and practices across New York. Contingency search, a 27-day average time-to-fill, and a replacement guarantee on every placement.
We stand behind every placement — any candidate who doesn't complete onboarding is replaced at no cost.
Our work in New York
What we are recruiting in New York right now
We are currently running 73 active clinical searches in New York for psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, crnas, and family nurse practitioners, in markets including Southampton, Buffalo, Middletown, and Ogdensburg. Posted compensation on these searches ranges from $89k–$500k.
Every New York search is led by a dedicated recruiter who knows the local licensing process, the competing employers, and what it takes to relocate a clinician into the market.
Specialties we are recruiting in New York
- Psychiatrist Recruiters9 open searches
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Recruiters7 open searches
- CRNA Recruiters1 open search
- Family Nurse Practitioner Recruiters7 open searches
- Family Medicine Physician Recruiters10 open searches
- Internal Medicine Physician Recruiters1 open search
- Cardiologist Recruiters4 open searches
- OB/GYN Recruiters3 open searches
- Physician Recruiters8 open searches
- Nurse Practitioner Recruiters7 open searches
- Physician Assistant Recruiters3 open searches
- Dentist Recruiters3 open searches
- Therapist Recruiters1 open search
- Registered Nurse Recruiters6 open searches
- Pediatrician Recruiters1 open search
- Dental Hygienist Recruiters2 open searches
The New York market
The New York clinical labor market at a glance
MedStaff Nationwide has placed 3 clinicians with 3 organizations in New York since 2026, including in Cortland, Homer, and Stony Brook, across internal medicine, internal medicine physician, registered nurse, and rn. The benchmarks below are what we use to price and pace a New York search before it opens.
Across 17 specialties we recruit, per the NPI Registry
Since 2026
Including Cortland, Homer, and Stony Brook
Compensation benchmarks in New York
Annual wages by occupation, alongside posted compensation on our open New York searches.
| Occupation | Median | Mean | Our open searches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family medicine physicians | $210,920 | $211,570 | $209k–$350k |
| General internal medicine physicians | $183,460 | $213,360 | $250k–$355k |
| Psychiatrists | $265,890 | $252,840 | $260k–$400k |
| Pediatricians | $212,150 | $205,770 | $215k–$270k |
| Nurse practitioners | $153,510 | $153,900 | $109k–$300k |
| Physician assistants | $160,880 | $155,150 | $115k–$180k |
| Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) | $321,030 | $285,020 | $250k–$300k |
| Nurse midwives | $144,510 | $143,360 | — |
| Clinical and counseling psychologists | $114,400 | $124,380 | — |
| Mental health and substance abuse counselors | $59,450 | $64,040 | $70k–$80k |
| Dentists | $183,060 | $202,040 | $165k–$250k |
| Dental hygienists | $106,130 | $103,640 | — |
| Physical therapists | $100,660 | $102,740 | — |
| Occupational therapists | $96,390 | $97,650 | — |
| Speech-language pathologists | $100,610 | $107,700 | — |
| Registered nurses | $109,440 | $113,440 | $70k–$125k |
| Licensed practical nurses | $67,180 | $69,170 | — |
| Veterinarians | $131,830 | $151,530 | — |
Licensed providers in New York
Individual providers with a New York practice address, by primary specialty.
| Specialty | Licensed providers |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 4,081 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 14,711 |
| Adult Nurse Practitioner | 1,708 |
| Physician Assistant | 15,424 |
| Family Medicine Physician | 6,384 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | 12,037 |
| Psychiatrist | 6,572 |
| Pediatrician | 5,786 |
| CRNA | 2,562 |
| Psychologist | 5,036 |
| Therapist (LCSW/LMSW/LPC) | 29,187 |
| Midwife | 492 |
| Dentist | 7,814 |
| Dental Hygienist | 722 |
| Physical Therapist | 21,701 |
| Occupational Therapist | 13,317 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | 24,780 |
Sources: compensation from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 state estimates ($239,200+ marks a BLS top-coded figure; the actual wage is higher); provider counts from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPI Registry), individual providers by primary taxonomy. Placement figures are MedStaff Nationwide records for New York client organizations.
Shortage areas in New York
Health professional shortage areas in New York
The federal government designates health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) where there are too few clinicians for the population. As of October 15, 2026, HRSA lists 211 primary care shortage areas in New York, covering 5.3 million people. Removing them would take 1,130 more primary care physicians. The state's 215 mental health shortage areas would need 259 more psychiatrists and other mental health providers.
1,130 more physicians needed to remove them
259 more psychiatrists and mental health providers needed
602 more dentists needed
Run by 74 FQHCs and look-alikes
What it means for a New York search
- Loan repayment
- A practice in a shortage area can apply to become a National Health Service Corps site, and NHSC loan repayment goes first to clinicians at the highest-scoring sites. Many states run their own loan repayment programs too. For many physicians, that outweighs a higher base salary elsewhere.
- J-1 physicians
- Employers in shortage areas can sponsor physicians on J-1 visas through the Conrad 30 waiver program, which requires three years of full-time service at the site.
- Your site's score
- HPSA scores run from 0 to 25 for primary care and mental health and 0 to 26 for dental; the higher the score, the greater the need. Look up your site on HRSA's HPSA Find and we will build the score into the search.
Community health centers in New York
HRSA lists 859 community health center sites in New York, run by 74 federally qualified health centers and look-alikes. They recruit from the same physician pool as New York's hospitals, usually with a lower base salary, and win on loan repayment, malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act at deemed health centers, and predictable outpatient schedules.
Source: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) shortage-area and health center site data as of October 15, 2026. Counts include designations proposed for withdrawal, which stay designated until HRSA withdraws them. Practitioners needed is HRSA's estimate of the additional clinicians required to remove every designation; its primary care formula counts physicians only, not nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Our Process
How a New York search runs
Deep Discovery
We start with a structured intake — understanding your clinical needs, culture, and mission.
Precision Sourcing
Drawing on our 190,000-candidate database and direct outreach, we identify the nation's top providers.
Vetting & Compliance
Every candidate is screened for credentials, references, licensure, and motivation before you ever see a résumé.
Presentation & Feedback
Expect curated shortlists, transparent timelines, and proactive updates — no surprises.
Partnership Beyond Placement
We track retention and performance post-hire and stay engaged for long-term success.
Searches in progress
Roles we are recruiting for in New York
Physician - OB/GYN
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Certified Nurse Midwife
Family Medicine Physician
Psychiatrist
Obstetrician & Gynecologist
What Clients Say
“Alyssa is amazing. Does not waste my staff's time. Very articulate and focused.”
“Great company to work with. The staff at MedStaff is reliable, professional, and knowledgeable of client needs. The process was easy and the candidates were outstanding.”
Why Employers Choose MedStaff
- Exclusive access to top-tier clinicians across every specialty
- Dedicated account manager and transparent communication
- National reach with boutique-level attention
- Proven results backed by data, not promises
FAQ
Recruiting in New York, answered
- Do you recruit physicians in New York?
- Yes. MedStaff Nationwide is currently running 73 active clinical searches in New York, covering psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, crnas, and family nurse practitioners. We recruit physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians for New York organizations on contingency.
- How much do physician recruiters cost in New York?
- We work on contingency: no retainer and no fee unless you hire. The placement fee is a percentage of first-year base compensation, agreed in writing before the search opens, and every placement includes a replacement guarantee.
- What do physicians and advanced practice clinicians earn in New York?
- Median annual wages in New York from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025): family medicine physicians $210,920, psychiatrists $265,890, nurse practitioners $153,510, and physician assistants $160,880. Offers that clear the market in a competitive New York search typically need to sit at or above these medians, and we benchmark every search against them before it opens.
- How long does a physician search in New York take?
- Our average time-to-fill across permanent clinical searches is 27 days from signed agreement to accepted offer. New York licensing and credentialing run in parallel with the interview process so the start date holds.
- Do you handle New York licensing and credentialing?
- We coordinate the New York licensing application, DEA registration, and hospital credentialing file with the candidate from the day an offer is accepted, and keep your team updated until the start date.
- How many health professional shortage areas are in New York?
- As of October 15, 2026, HRSA lists 211 primary care, 215 mental health, and 170 dental health professional shortage areas in New York. Removing the primary care designations would take 1,130 more primary care physicians, and the mental health designations 259 more psychiatrists and other mental health providers. New York also has 859 community health center sites, run by 74 federally qualified health centers and look-alikes.
- Have you placed clinicians in New York before?
- Yes. MedStaff Nationwide has placed 3 clinicians with 3 organizations in New York since 2026, including in Cortland, Homer, and Stony Brook, across internal medicine, internal medicine physician, registered nurse, and rn.
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