Job Description

Job Description

Discover what’s possible in your career as a Hospital Medicine Physician in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Dyersburg— better care, better   collaboration , and a deep  commitment to the people we serve. We’d love to talk if you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

We are hiring for both a Hospitalist and a Nocturnist position. Our Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Nocturnist candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration:

• We are seeking hospitalists and nocturnists to join our tightly knit, well-established team of eight physicians, one advanced practice provider (APP), and the invaluable support of a clinical performance nurse at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
• Our team meets monthly to review performance metrics, address group matters, and collaborate on solutions to improve patient care.
• Work alongside a dedicated, high-performing team supported by a clinical performance nurse, with access to resources that foster individual and team success.

Qualifications:

• Board certification or board eligibility in the relevant specialty.
• We proudly sponsor H1B and J1 visa candidates. Sound provides in-house visa specialists and licensing and credentialing experts. All required visa application filing fees are covered, and support services are free to team members.
• A commitment to teamwork, clinical excellence, and providing patient-centered care.

Flexible Scheduling:

• We value work-life balance, with the option for a flexible schedule and a commitment to covering for one another when a team member is on leave. Our standard rotation is seven days on and seven days off, spanning Monday through Sunday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care through a daily rounding model involving three providers, with an average patient census of 12-15 per provider. On-call periods include admissions ranging from zero to a maximum of four to five patients.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, general surgery, urology, GI, endocrinology, orthopedics, and wound care specialists. Collaborate with a dedicated nocturnist for 7p-7a coverage and work alongside advanced practice providers (APPs) from Bethel University to contribute to teaching and expanding educational services.
• Engage in challenging cases within an open ICU setting, where our diverse services—such as interventional cardiology, pulmonology, and nephrology—support comprehensive patient care.

Living and Working in Dyersburg:

• People are drawn to Dyersburg, Tennessee, for its serene, small-town atmosphere and the genuine sense of community that prevails. The town’s welcoming environment and affordable cost of living make it an ideal place to call home.

Dyersburg-Centered Care:

• Our guiding principle is simple yet profound: putting patients first—always. This commitment drives everything we do, ensuring our community’s highest standard of care.
• We are a community-minded team, encouraging members to make meaningful contributions both within the hospital and beyond. Together, we work to foster the health and well-being of Dyersburg, making a positive impact locally.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses based on performance and growth and a $60,000 Commencement Bonus.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
  • 401k plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
  • Annual CME allowance to support professional development.
  • We emphasize growth and development as a central feature of Sound practices. Teammates can expand their careers locally and within the broader medical group.

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