To prospective Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant candidates:

I am the medical director for the Sound Physicians hospital medicine practice at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital, in St. Charles, Missouri. I’ve been a part of Sound since 2021 and I’m proud of the hospitalist program we’ve built. The team and I welcome interest from advanced practice providers (APPs) coming out of training or desiring a career change. I want to share more about our people, practice, and purpose as you consider this opportunity:

People

• We are a closely knit, established team of 12 physicians and 2 APPs, with the support of a clinical performance registered nurse and a hospitalist coordinator.
• Our team comprises clinicians from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds who learn from each other in our approach to patient care.
• Within the hospital, we enjoy being involved in various committees and interest groups, and the hospital is grateful for our expertise within these groups.
• We have excellent relationships with other departments in the hospital, supporting a smooth transition of care for all patients.

Practice

• We’re looking for a board-certified or board-eligible APP who enjoys seeing a variety of patients of all adult ages, to work swing shift.
• We seek prior experience as a hospitalist NP/PA, if possible, or at minimum experience in the hospitalist setting as an RN, or similar.
• To set you up for success, Sound provides outstanding training and onboarding for all APPs.
• Our APPs focus on admissions during the swing shift and provider cross-coverage during the night shift. Our team never works alone.
• We use EPIC, with access to our internal informatics platform.
• Our schedule is very predictable, which allows for ease in work-life balance. Our team helps each other with coverage when one of us wishes to have time off.
• Our team is proud of our support for each other, which includes opportunities to converse and share information via daily morning huddles and monthly team meetings.
• 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 annual CME allowance.

Purpose

• We put patients first. Always.
• A focus on growth and development is a key feature of our practices, with the opportunity to expand your career locally and within the broader Sound medical group.
• We’re a community-minded team and encourage our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to contribute in and out of the hospital to help the greater St. Charles community thrive.

For those considering a move, St. Charles is a serene suburb of St. Louis, home to approximately 70,000 people, and offers a family-friendly ambiance along the Missouri River. Its historic downtown, dining, shopping, Frontier Park, and vibrant cultural scene make it a thriving community with something for everyone — from sports and wineries to parks and live music.

To learn more, please reach out to my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.

Dr. Waseem El-Aneed
Medical Director
Sound Physicians Hospital Medicine
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital

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