To our prospective teammates,

I am the System medical director for Sound’s emergency medicine practice at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Enid, Oklahoma. I’ve been a part of Sound Physicians for five years. I’d like to share more about who we are and what we do — specifically about our people, practice, and purpose — as you consider your options:

People 

• At St. Mary’s, we prioritize a goal-oriented environment where I know each provider. An open-door policy promotes innovation and efficiency enhancements for better patient care.
• I maintain a hands-off approach toward provider practice, emphasizing close collaboration in coordinating patient care with our Sound team, community providers, and local hospital administration. We prioritize a comprehensive approach, knowing our allied health team members by name for optimal patient care.
• Working with Sound Physicians, I appreciate the robust support system, utilizing online tools and collaborative experiences from other providers to address issues effectively. Consistent support from upper management ensures a team-based approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Practice

• As a medical director, your responsibilities will include ensuring emergency medicine representation on hospital committees and providing timely summaries of meeting outcomes. Regularly communicate with hospital leadership and nursing directors to align departmental goals and strategies. Conducting bi-monthly meetings with providers to review performance metrics, address operational issues, and discuss hospital-wide initiatives.
• Our ER is community-based, catering to rural individuals who deeply value the care they receive. We offer a mix of modern technology alongside the challenges often present in rural Oklahoma medical practice, blending advanced tools with the realities of limited resources.
• Develop a comprehensive orientation process for new providers that covers computer training, expectations in interactions with staff, hospital orientation, review of supervision protocols, departmental goals, and hands-on orientation shifts supervised by the medical director.
• The hospital has 24/7 CT ultrasound, glide scopes, managing a trauma level 3, and averaging 17K annual visits with 17 ED beds.
• Mostly daytime coverage but must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Compensation is $295/hour plus a $60k director stipend, quarterly performance bonuses, relocation reimbursement & commencement bonus!
• 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.
• ABEM certification is required.

Purpose

• Patient care is our top priority.
• At Sound, a strong emphasis on growth and development enables our team members to expand their careers locally and within the broader medical group.
• Our community-oriented team values contributions inside and outside the hospital, actively supporting and encouraging team members to help our local community thrive.

Enid, Oklahoma, appeals to individuals seeking a welcoming community with a strong sense of connection and a lower cost of living. The city offers a variety of recreational activities, including parks, museums, and cultural events, contributing to a fulfilling lifestyle. Our family-friendly community boasts an excellent school system and diverse private school options. Additionally, it is a thriving agricultural hub. Conveniently located, we are just 1.5 hours away from Oklahoma City, 2 hours from Tulsa, and approximately 1.5 hours from Wichita, Kansas.

To learn more, please contact my recruiting partner, who will contact me.

Timothy Stebbins, MD
System Medical Director