To our prospective team members,

I am the medical director for Texas Health Hughley in Fort Worth, Texas. I’m thrilled to share our exceptional hospitalist practice with physicians embarking on their careers seeking change. I am excited to share more about who we are and what we do — specifically about our exceptional people, progressive practice, and unwavering commitment to our purpose — as you consider your options:

People

• Flexibility is key to healthcare, and our healthcare teams are experts at responding to patient conditions, treatment plans, and organizational policies.
• Our team is cohesive, highly functional, mutually helpful, and shares the goal of delivering high-quality care to our patients.
• My leadership style combines servant and transformational leadership, inspiring and motivating team members to achieve their full potential, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement. I prioritize the well-being and development of my team members, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, a positive culture, and a supportive environment.
• We value our team members’ solution-oriented nature, willingness to learn, and commitment to fostering clear communication and positive work culture, supporting one another, and stepping up for the team’s success.
• Our team exceeds expectations and proactively participates in hospital committees and quality improvement projects.

Practice

• Daytime position, 7 am-7 pm, 7 on/off schedule
• We utilize the AdventHealth dashboard, developed in coalition with experts at SHM, to measure outcomes.
• O/E metrics are individualized to the patient based on the documentation.
• Our hospital has achieved and sustained a remarkable GMLOS O/E score consistently below 1 for the past three years.
• We achieved a 5-star score in mortality.
• Our multi-disciplinary rounds are rated the best in the system.
• Enjoy the lowest physician turnover over the last five years.
• What distinguishes our group is the work-life balance we’ve meticulously crafted. We’ve divided the admitter and rounding roles as much as possible, allowing our physicians to focus on specific responsibilities they are passionate about.
• Leaders play a crucial role in fostering a positive and supportive working environment, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
• Acute care nurse practitioner certification is a must.
• We value a positive attitude and encourage a willingness to adapt, learn, and grow.
• We work in Meditech, with access to our own internal informatics platform. Embrace quality and productivity incentives that reflect your hard work and dedication.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability, 401k with match, paid medical malpractice and tail coverage, and an annual CME allowance of $1,500.
• Explore a path to partnership opportunity with our organization.
• Robust onboarding process provided by Sound, with the guidance of a mentor.

Purpose

• Our goal is to provide value to our partner hospital and participate in various committees, including the med exec committee, sepsis, stroke, chest pain, clinical pertinence, glycemic committee, readmissions, mortality reviews, pharmacy, and therapeutics.
• We support the community with health initiatives, delivering evidence-based, high-quality healthcare and collaborating with primary care physicians and post-acute care facilities.
• Despite common challenges related to an aging population, substance abuse, and non-compliance, we remain dedicated to our community by practicing high-quality clinical care and evidence-based medicine, with a strong focus on patient experience and education.

Fort Worth, Texas, is a great place to live due to its unique blend of vibrant cultural offerings, including world-class museums, a thriving music scene, a strong sense of community, and a lower cost of living than many other major cities. The city also boasts diverse outdoor activities, from the Fort Worth Nature Center to the iconic Stockyards, making it an appealing and well-rounded destination for residents.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.

Renjini Thomas, MD
Sound Medical Director-Texas Health Huguley