Hospitalist Physician

Join the Hospital Medicine team at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, California, and contribute to a mission of providing exceptional healthcare and fostering teamwork within the community. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse team of physicians and APPs in a supportive environment. Grow your career in a place that values collaboration and community impact.

Practice Info

• Join a close-knit team of 6 physicians and 2 APPs, supported by a clinical performance nurse at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital.
• The team consists of two hospitalists during the day and one at night (one APP during the day).
• The team is diverse, with members from different ethnic backgrounds and training programs, including internal medicine and family medicine.
• Actively participate in various hospital committees.
• Work in an open ICU with telemedicine critical care available 24/7.
• Phone consultations with specialists at a larger regional hospital complement opportunities for independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Experience an average census of 10-12 patients per physician.
• Handle 1-3 admissions per day and 2-6 admissions per night.
• Welcome the challenge of complex cases.
• Utilize Cerner EMR and access Sound Physicians' internal informatics platform.
• Maintain strong connections through team meetings held monthly or bi-monthly.

Compensation

• Expected yearly salary is $320,000-$330,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity for competitive bonus/loan forgiveness options.

Benefits

• In-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support.
• All required visa filing fees are covered by Sound.

Shift & Schedule

• Flexible scheduling options available.
• Balanced 7-days-on, 7-days-off block schedule.

Requirements

• A Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified/eligible in internal or family medicine.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• J1-HHS and Conrad 30 visa sponsorship available.