Join Our Sierra Vista, Arizona Team as an Emergency Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Sierra Vista, Arizona – better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

We are hiring for a Nocturnist position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.​

People First in Sierra Vista

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of eight physicians and five advanced practice clinicians at Canyon Vista Medical Center.
• Work alongside a diverse group of clinicians who bring a variety of geographic, educational, and training backgrounds to our team. Our nurse practitioners practice to the top of their scope, with support from attending physicians when needed.
• Teamwork is at the heart of our culture, with colleagues always ready to lend a hand during procedures or shift changes.
• Many team members actively participate in hospital committees, such as the medical executive committee, and lead initiatives to improve patient care and update order sets.
• We are a family-oriented group committed to your wellness and combating burnout. We value work-life balance and provide regular opportunities for engagement and feedback through monthly remote and in-person meetings.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified in emergency medicine or family medicine with emergency medicine experience.
• Ability to manage various emergency cases in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
• J1 candidates invited to apply; access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists as well as our licensing and credentialing experts; all required filing fees for the visa are paid and services covered
• Accepting new graduates, residents, and fellows.

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling:

• 12 hour nocturnist shifts
• We’re always there to support each other when covering shifts.
• Full-time nocturnist employment is 120 hours per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care in a smaller, community-based hospital with a level III trauma designation.
• Annual ED visits 40,000.
• Manage a variety of emergency cases, including triage and fast-track patients.
• Collaborate closely with Sound’s hospital medicine team to ensure a seamless transition of care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary environment supported by 24/7 specialty coverage, including cardiology with a cath lab, general surgery, obstetrics, orthopedics with spine care, neurology (with telestroke support), psychiatry (with an on-site inpatient behavioral health unit), oncology, and nephrology with dialysis capabilities in the ICU.

Living and Working in Sierra Vista:

Sierra Vista, located an hour southeast of Tucson and nestled among scenic mountains, offers an easy commute to Phoenix. Due to nearby Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista has a significant military and veteran population. It is renowned for its friendly and welcoming community and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Sierra Vista-Centered Care:

• Our guiding principle is a patient-first approach; ensuring the well-being of our patients is always our top priority.
• As a community-minded team, we are passionate about positively impacting both inside and outside the hospital. Our clinicians take pride in serving the local, diverse population, including underserved groups, and fostering a thriving community.
• We value additions to our team who have a passion for leadership and a commitment to enhancing community health.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive 1099 compensation
• Benefits: Paid malpractice insurance.