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Hospital Medicine Physician | Loan Forgiveness Options!
Sound Physicians
📍 Red Bluff
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Job description
<p><strong>Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.</strong></p><p>In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.<br><br>With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Join Our Red Bluff, California Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician - A Role Designed for You</strong></p><p>Our mission in Red Bluff 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.</p><p><strong>Local Team Collaboration:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Join our close-knit team of 6 physicians and 2 APPs, with the support of a clinical performance nurse at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital.</p></li><li><p>Our dedicated team consists of two hospitalists during the day and one at night (one APP during the day).</p></li><li><p>We are a diverse team from different ethnic backgrounds and training programs, including internal medicine and family medicine.</p></li><li><p>At St. Elizabeth, we're more than just a healthcare team; we're a community. We actively participate in various hospital committees.</p></li><li><p>We proudly sponsor J1-HHS and Conrad 30 visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required visa filing fees are covered by Sound.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><p>A Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.</p></li><li><p>Board-certified/eligible in internal or family medicine.</p></li><li><p>Authorized to work in the United States.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Scheduling:</strong></p><ul><li><p>We offer an array of flexible scheduling options, including a balanced 7-days-on, 7-days-off block schedule, allowing for quality time at work and home.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>You'll experience an average census of 10-12 per physician, with 1-3 admissions per day and 2-6 admissions per night.</p></li><li><p>We welcome the challenge of complex cases, working in an open ICU with telemedicine critical care 24/7.</p></li><li><p>Procedures are not required, and the ED runs codes.</p></li><li><p>Cerner EMR and access to Sound Physicians' internal informatics platform.</p></li><li><p>Phone consultations with specialists at our larger regional hospital complement opportunities for independent practice.</p></li><li><p>We maintain strong connections through team meetings held monthly or bi-monthly.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Living and Working in Red Bluff:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Nestled in Tehama County, midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border, Red Bluff boasts a population of around 14,000 on the scenic Sacramento River. Serving as a gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park, it features a Mediterranean climate and is renowned for agriculture, a charming downtown, affordability, and proximity to larger cities, fostering a strong sense of community and making it an attractive place to call home.</p></li><li><p>St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a rural gem spread over 3,000 square miles, serving a population of 65,000.</p></li><li><p>Red Bluff offers convenient access to larger nearby communities, with Redding located approximately 35-40 minutes north and Chico approximately 45-50 minutes south, providing additional options for housing, dining, shopping, and entertainment.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Rewards and Compensation:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Expected yearly salary is $320,000-$330,000, depending on experience, with an opportunity for competitive bonus/loan forgiveness options.</p></li><li><p>Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.</p></li><li><p>401k with matching contributions.</p></li><li><p>Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.</p></li><li><p>Mental health counseling.</p></li><li><p>Annual CME allowance.</p></li><li><p>Relocation assistance available.</p></li><li><p>Leadership development programs.</p></li><li><p>Continuing education and professional licensing support.</p><p></p></li></ul>