Dear prospective hospitalist teammates,

I am the medical director of the Sound hospitalist program at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, situated in Dyersburg, Tennessee, and I have had the privilege of being a part of Sound for the past two years. I take immense pride in the hospital medicine practice we have cultivated and am excited to extend an invitation to physicians who are either fresh out of training or considering a career change. Allow me to share more about our people, practice, and purpose:

Our Team:

• We are a tightly-knit, well-established team of eight physicians, one advanced practice provider, and the invaluable support of a clinical performance nurse.
• Our daily rounding model involves three providers, with an average patient census of 12-15 per provider and a 4-hour on-call block.
• During on-call periods, admissions can range from zero to a maximum of around four to five.
• We take great pride in our ability to sponsor H1B and J1 visa candidates. Sound provides excellent in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing experts. All necessary filing fees for visa applications are covered, and services are provided at no cost to our team members.

Our Practice:

• We thrive on challenging cases and operate in an open ICU. Our facility boasts general and interventional cardiology, an on-site cath lab, pulmonology, nephrology, general surgery, urology, GI, endocrinology, orthopedics, and wound care services.
• Additionally, we have a dedicated nocturnist who covers the 7p-7a shift.
• For those who have a passion for teaching, we collaborate with APPs from Bethel University and are actively working to expand our teaching services.
• Our team convenes monthly for meetings to discuss performance metrics and address any group matters or issues.
• We value work-life balance, with the option for a flexible schedule, and a commitment to covering for one another when a team member is on leave. Our standard rotation is seven days on and seven days off, spanning Monday through Sunday.
• Benefits encompass comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability, a 401k plan with a matching component, paid medical malpractice insurance, tail coverage, and an annual CME allowance.

Our Purpose:

• Above all else, our focus is on putting patients first. Always.
• We emphasize growth and development as a central feature of Sound practices. Teammates have the opportunity to expand their careers locally and within the broader medical group.
• We are a community-minded team that actively encourages our members to contribute both within and outside of the hospital, fostering the well-being of our local community.

People are drawn to Dyersburg, Tennessee for its serene, small-town atmosphere and the genuine sense of community that prevails. The town’s welcoming environment, combined with its affordable cost of living, makes it an ideal place to call home.

For further information, please reach out to our recruiting partner, Addie Pierce, who will connect you with me.

Warm regards,

John Lanier, PA-C
Program Medical Director