To prospective teammates,

I’m the medical director for Sound Physicians’ internal medicine practice at Dekalb Regional Medical Center, in Ft. Payne, Alabama. I have proudly been with Sound for over four years and welcome interest from experienced physicians desiring a career change. I want to share more about it, specifically about our people, practice, and purpose, as you consider your next steps:

People

• Join an outstanding, highly collaborative medical team that advocates for our patients’ well-being.
• We are actively seeking experienced family medicine and internal medicine physicians who are passionate about providing comprehensive care.
• Our group values close collaboration with case management, and our administrative team is committed to incorporating valuable hospital medicine insights, creating a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Practice

• Full-time opportunity with flexible scheduling options.
• Our physicians follow a round-and-go hospitalist model, allowing you to efficiently manage your responsibilities and take calls from the comfort of your home.
• We welcome the challenge of complex cases, working in an open ICU, and assisting with ventilation management. Our surgical colleagues do procedures.
• 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.
• Growth and development are key features of Sound’s practices, where teammates can expand their careers here locally and within the broader medical group.
• We’re a community-minded team and encourage our team members who want to contribute in and out of the hospital to help make our local community thrive.

Consider joining our medical team in Fort Payne, Alabama, where you can experience the best of both worlds. With its small-town charm, Fort Payne provides a welcoming community and a high quality of life. Plus, you’ll be under an hour to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Birmingham, Alabama is about an hour and a half away, offering access to urban amenities and entertainment while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of Fort Payne.

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

Amarabalan Rajendran, MD, Medical Director