Job Summary
Job Description
Success Happens When you Start With your People
We are looking for an Associate Chief Hospitalist who is passionate about embracing integration and innovation within the acute episode of care. Physicians who choose to lead at Sound thrive because they are willing to take risks, focus on their teams while doing whatever they can to make their practice successful. As healthcare becomes more complex, it takes a resilient leader to find new ways to bring a team together and provide high-quality care for patients each and every day. At Sound Physicians, we invest in our leaders with a dedicated learning & development team so you can reach your greatest human potential.
- Lead this team of 20 full-time physicians at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
- Fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has been awarded its Gold Seal of Approval™
- Certified Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission
- America's 50 Best Hospitals and Rated Top 10% in the nation for Vascular Surgery™ (2018) by HealthGrades
- 2018 Recipient of an "A" Grade for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group
What Matters to You
As a physician-founded and led organization, we know what matters to you. Trust, recognition, comradery, hassle-free onboarding are just a few gears we hang our hat on. Our model is designed to challenge the status quo and transform the acute episode of care.
- Contributions are valued and rewarded through concentrated efforts and deep investments in our people
- Excellent compensation with annual chief stipend and sign on bonus, plus productivity and quality bonuses
- Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life AD&D, long and short-term disability insurance, professional liability insurance, and 401k match
- Path to Partnership program for employed physicians that provides additional incentives
Join a Collegial Practice Where you Will Thrive
When you join Sound Physicians, you join an organization that strives to be the unmatched leader in improving quality and reducing the cost of healthcare in the communities we serve. You will make an impact on creating the best clinical outcomes and processes and feel empowered to be creative and utilize your leadership skills to problem solve and drive improvement. Are you ready to reach your greatest human potential? Apply today!
- You will have a dedicated physician-led team providing professional education focused on your individual development and growth, a staffing coordinator and a regional operations team to help manage performance
- Board certification in internal medicine or family medicine required
- Prior chief hospitalist experience preferred or 3+ years hospitalist experience with career aspirations to lead a team
- H1B eligible facility; access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists as well as our licensing and credentialing experts with all required filing fees for the visa are paid and filing services are covered
Location and Lifestyle
This comfortable and affordable community is enriched by the pleasures of metropolitan living without the congestion, overcrowding, and expense, this is the ideal location. Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, and San Francisco are within close range; boating, fishing, snow skiing, hiking and rolling hills of wine country are all within reach, offering a great lifestyle and recreational opportunities. With its Central Valley location, Stockton attracts a wide range of business and recreational activities. The California Delta with over 1,000 miles of waterways surrounding Stockton is a scenic wetland with over 100 marinas and resorts. A variety of arts and cultural activities are available with opportunities to enjoy music, theatre, dance, and literary events. St. Joseph's is located in the heart of Stockton, near University of the Pacific, CSU Stanislaus Stockton, and the Midtown-Magnolia Community, an area rich with homes built around the turn-of-the-century. Stockton is the 12th largest city in the state with a population of over 250,000 residents. Stockton, the "All America City," offers residents a unique blend of lifestyle opportunities.