To our prospective teammates,

I have been with Sound Physicians for six years and am the Regional Medical Director for the South Region. I would like to share more about who we are and what we do — specifically about our people, practice, and purpose — as you consider your next steps:

People

• Our team is culturally diverse, representing multiple nationalities and an equal balance of male and female members. We promote a caring environment, value each other’s well-being, and seamlessly collaborate across hospital departments to achieve shared objectives.
• I aim to lead by example, prioritizing a sense of camaraderie among my direct reports. Emphasizing teamwork, I hold myself to the same standards I expect from my colleagues, valuing adaptability, openness for feedback, and a commitment to bettering our performance for the benefit of our patients.
• Our dedicated providers are committed to providing positive patient-centered care to all stakeholders.
• Sound is focused on equitably providing quality care to the patients in the communities we serve, providing a structured and predictable work environment. My decision to pursue the medical director role was fueled by my aspiration to elevate the standard of care to a greater extent.

Practice

• The hospital operates as a closed ICU, Level III Trauma, with 414 beds.
• Our team comprises 28 hospitalists and 2 APPs.
• Hospitalists & nocturnists follow a schedule of seven on/off 12-hour shifts.
• Our current model has 12 MDs on during the day, one swing, two nocturnists, and one night APP.
• ACLS and BLS certification is required.
• Board certification in internal medicine is required
• We utilize Cerner, which has access to our internal informatics platform.
• 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

• Many team members serve on various committees, such as the medical executive, utilization management, quality review, sepsis, and stroke.
• We operate as a well-organized team, providing updated systems, teaching tools, and educational programs facilitated by Sound.
• Patients are at the core of everything we do; their well-being is our top priority.
• Growth and development are hallmarks of Sound’s practices. Team members have opportunities for career advancement both locally and within our broader medical group.
• Our team is deeply committed to our community. We encourage team members to contribute within and outside the hospital to enhance the well-being of our local community.

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Contact my recruiting partner, who will connect you with me.

Dr. Karen Allen
Regional Medical Director