Success Happens When you Start With your People

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. We give aspiring leaders a foundation from which to grow into roles with additional responsibilities. Experienced leaders also have opportunities to fine-tune their skills through coaching and advanced content. Each of us deserves the opportunity to feel "comfortable, healthy, and happy" in the midst of our professional commitments so that we can do great work and experience joy in the practice of medicine. At Sound Physicians, we invest in our leaders through physician-led learning & development team so you can reach your greatest human potential.

• Sound's "Well Being" program is solely focused on advancing the well-being of our clinicians
• Dedicated learning and development program that includes virtual and live events and mentorship designed to accelerate clinical leadership
• Clinician-specific tools focused on gaining insight into individual performance quality, satisfaction, and other key outcomes.

What Matters to You

As a physician-founded and led organization, we know what matters to you. Trust, recognition, camaraderie, 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.

• You will have a dedicated staffing coordinator
• The regional operations team will provide you with ongoing reports to help manage performance
• Benefit from SoundMetrix, our robust data platform
• You will have a dedicated physician-led team for professional education focused on your individual development and growth

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.

• Established team with 20 physicians and a clinical performance nurse
• No call
• Open ICU
• 24/7 intensivist coverage
• No procedures required
• Board certification in internal medicine or family medicine required
• 3-5 years of hospitalist experience and previous leadership experience preferred
• H1B eligible; access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists as well as our licensing and credentialing experts; all required filing fees for the visa are paid and services covered

Hospital Awards

• St. Joseph's Medical Center is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has been awarded its Gold Seal of Approval™
• America's 50 Best Hospitals and Rated Top 10% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery™ (2018) by Healthgrades
• Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Surgery for 7 Years in a Row (2012-2018) by Healthgrades
• “Best of San Joaquin” – Voted the best hospital in San Joaquin County by The Record’s readers
• Certified Green Business by the State of California Green Business Program
• Recipient of the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award
• Awarded Environmental Leadership Circle Award by Practice Greenhealth

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 the 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.