To our prospective teammates,

I’m the hospitalist medical director for Sound Physicians at the Community Hospital of San Bernardino in San Bernardino, CA. I joined the hospitalist team at our sister facility, St. Bernardine’s, in 2018 and transitioned to the medical director role at Community Hospital in 2020. We are a small but mighty team looking to grow our team. I’d like 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 

• Become a valued member of our team of six hospitalist physicians.
• Experience the strength of our team’s diversity, with clinicians from varied geographic, educational, and training backgrounds, creating a supportive and inclusive culture.
• Within the hospital, we work closely with our colleagues in other departments to ensure a smooth transition of care.

Practice

• We work in an open ICU environment, but no procedures are required. The Sound critical care team is the backup for procedures.
• We use Cerner EMR and have access to Sound Physicians’ internal informatics platform.
• Expected annual compensation is based on shifts and experience level and with Sound. The base shift rate for the first two years is $255,130, and it will increase to $270,930 with the regular rotation of day and night shifts. Quality and productivity incentives are in addition to the shift pay.
• 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.
• Internal medicine and family medicine candidates are eligible. Candidates must be board-certified or eligible with the expectation of obtaining certification.

Purpose

• We put patients first. Always.
• We value and support growth and development in our hospital medicine practice, allowing you to explore new opportunities locally and within the broader medical group.
• We’re a community-minded team and support involvement and contributions to community health and wellness in and out of the hospital.

San Bernardino, CA, is a great place to live due to its diverse and vibrant community. Residents benefit from a relatively affordable cost of living, proximity to beautiful outdoor attractions like the San Bernardino National Forest, and a range of cultural events. The city provides a well-rounded lifestyle with a mix of urban and natural amenities, making it an attractive and dynamic locale for various interests and preferences.

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Reach out to my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.

Dr. Nicole Sims, DO
Hospitalist Medical Director