DocCafe
Stands out: Job posts are unlimited on every package, so a recruiter with dozens of openings pays nothing extra per listing, and posts are pushed across DocCafe's job board network. The candidate search leans on activity: a candidate counts as active only if they logged in within the last 30 days, and messages carry open and click tracking, so you can see who is engaging. A free Physician Market Trends dashboard reports demand by specialty each month.
Watch out: The pool is self-registered job seekers, so it favours physicians who are actively looking over passive candidates. Prices are not published, and the vendor documents no ATS integration or API. The vendor's own pages give different pool sizes (356,000+ and 400,000+), so treat the headline number as approximate.
Not the right fit for
- Sourcing passive physicians who are not job hunting
- Non-clinical healthcare roles
- Buyers wanting published self-serve pricing
HospitalRecruiting.com
Stands out: Everything is priced on the site, from a single $150 post to a $2,000/mo plan for 250 interchangeable job slots, and database search, bulk messaging, job alerts, candidate tracking and analytics come with every package rather than as upsells. A 90-day post is three times the run of a typical 30-day listing.
Watch out: Subscriptions need a 3-month initial commitment, and unlimited plans are quoted. The vendor does not publish the size of its candidate database or name ATS integrations, so ask how many active candidates sit in your specialty before committing to a slot plan.
Not the right fit for
- Employers who want a premium physician-only brand
- Teams needing a named ATS integration
- Buyers who cannot commit to three months on a subscription
