To prospective teammates,

I’m the Regional Medical Director for Sound’s practice at Montefiore Mount Vernon in Mt. Vernon, New York. I have been a part of Sound for four years. I proudly welcome interest from advanced practice providers (APPs) coming out of training or desiring a career change. I’d like to share more about it, specifically about our people, practice, and purpose, as you consider options:

People

• We are a closely-knit, established team of physicians with strong PA leadership.
• Our group comes from various areas in the Tri-state Area -NYC, NJ, and Hudson Valley.
• I am involved in all medical staff meetings and committees.

Practice

• For 130 years, we’ve proudly been a level III trauma community hospital dedicated to exceptional care.
• Our diverse patient population, situated near the Bronx, contributes to a low-volume ED with high acuity.
• Embrace a single physician coverage model and enjoy a supportive team environment.
• We gather as a team bi-monthly to promote collaboration and shared decision-making.
• With a focus on family and the outdoors, our flexible scheduling supports a healthy work-life balance, encouraging mutual support among colleagues.
• The expected annual compensation for this role is between $108k- $136k, depending on experience.
• 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

• Patient care is our top priority.
• At Sound, a strong emphasis on growth and development enables our team members to expand their careers locally and within the broader medical group.
• Our community-oriented team values contributions inside and outside the hospital, actively supporting and encouraging team members to help our local community thrive.

Mount Vernon, New York, offers a vibrant community with diverse cultural influences, historic neighborhoods, and a strong sense of local pride. It’s conveniently located near New York City, providing easy access to urban amenities while maintaining a more affordable cost of living and a range of educational and recreational opportunities.

To learn more, please contact my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.

Vivek Ramanathan, MD
Regional Medical Director