Job Description

Hospitalist Physician at Sound Physicians summary:

Hospitalist Physicians provide high-quality inpatient medical care at a large 977-bed hospital, managing patients including trauma and stroke cases, using EPIC EMR systems. They collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient-centered care and participate in community and educational activities. Positions include day and nocturnist shifts with competitive compensation and benefits, supporting career growth in Lubbock, Texas.

Our mission in Lubbock is to provide " better " in every sense- better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let's talk.

We are hiring for both Hospitalist and Nocturnist positions. 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.

Local Team Collaboration:

• At Covenant Medical Center, our well-established team consists of 28 physicians and 8 APPs.
• Work alongside our dedicated providers, committed to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with all stakeholders in a positive manner.
• We promote a caring environment, value each other's well-being, and seamlessly collaborate across hospital departments to achieve shared objectives.

Qualifications:

• The candidate must be board-certified/eligible.
• We accept both internal medicine and family medicine trained physicians. Hospitalist experience is preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply.
• ACLS certification is mandatory.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• H1B candidates invited to apply; access to Sound's in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts.

Scheduling:

• 7 days on, 7 days off.
• Open day hospitalist position shift is 8 AM 8 PM
• Open nocturnist shift is 8 PM 8 AM.
• Daily coverage for all positions is:
  • Eleven daytime hospitalists (rounders 8a-8p).
  • One admitter hospitalist (8a-8p)/day.
  • One swing hospitalist (10-hour shift 3p-1a).
  • One nocturnist physician (8p-8a).
  • Two-day APPs (one rounding, one admitting 8a-8p).
  • Two night APPs (cross cover and admitting).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, comprehensive medical care and post-operative care to a 977-bed facility (241 beds covered by Sound).
• Manage the responsibility of the floor pager and collaborate with the Nocturnist.
• Receive a high volume of transfers from a broad referral area, including a Level IV trauma center and a comprehensive stroke center.
• Utilize EPIC EMR systems and Sound's internal informatics platform.

Living and Working in Lubbock:

• Lubbock is more than just where we work-it's where we live and experience the heart of West Texas.
• With its lively culture, vibrant arts scene, and strong agricultural heritage, Lubbock offers a unique blend of modern living and traditional Texas charm.
• Whether you're enjoying a local festival, exploring the outdoors, or connecting with friends and family, Lubbock is a place where you can truly feel at home.

Lubbock-Centered Care:

• Many team members serve on various committees, including the medical executive, utilization management, quality review, sepsis, and stroke.
• Some providers are preceptors for internal medicine residents from Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
• We regularly gather monetary donations to support a local children's home.
• We handle a significant influx of patients from Eastern New Mexico and rural Texas, collaborating closely with case management to overcome unique socioeconomic challenges and ensure comprehensive care beyond the acute setting.
• We operate as a well-organized team with updated systems, teaching tools, and educational programs provided by Sound, all while prioritizing patient well-being and supporting career advancement opportunities within the medical group.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation:
• Hourly compensation is $1900 $2200, depending on shift worked.
• Daytime rounder base salary is $347K plus bonuses.
• Robust sign-on bonus and RVU & quality bonuses offered.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
  • Annual CME allowance.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Secure your future via Sound Physicians' Path to Partnership track + attain incentive-based rewards based on performance

Keywords:

hospitalist physician, inpatient care, patient-centered care, nocturnist, EPIC EMR, trauma center, stroke center, board-certified physician, medical teamwork, career development

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