To our prospective teammates,

I have been with Sound Physicians for 6 years and am the Regional Medical Director for the South Region. I want 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 different 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 patient-centered care to all stakeholders in a positive way.
• 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.
• Denison, Texas, located about 40 minutes from north Dallas, offers a charming escape from the urban bustle while maintaining a close connection to the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Known for its historical significance and natural beauty, Denison provides a unique blend of small-town warmth and convenient access to the amenities and opportunities of North Dallas.

Practice

• The hospital operates as an open ICU, Level III Trauma with 414 beds.
• Our team comprises 28 physicians and two APPs with our current model being 12 daytime physicians, one swing physician, and two nocturnist physicians with one nocturnist APP.
• The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off (12-hour shifts).
• In the evening, you’ll be managing cross-coverage calls, but you’ll have backup from two dedicated nocturnists who are there to support you.
• ACLS and BLS certification is required.
• We utilize Cerner, which has access to Sound’s 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.
• We accept ACNP and PA candidates for the role.
• The base salary is $150k along with a $5k productivity and a $10k quality bonus
• Excellent APP onboarding training is available.

Purpose

• Many team members serve in 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? Reach out to my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.

Dr. Karen Allen
Regional Medical Director for the South Region