Growth & Development

Grow With Purpose at Sound

Here, growth isn’t just a benefit—it’s a promise. We believe that when our people thrive, our mission thrives. That’s why we invest in development opportunities that go beyond skill-building to help you shape a career with meaning. Whether you’re leading a team, supporting clinicians behind the scenes, or innovating new solutions, you’ll find pathways to learn, advance, and make an impact.

Your growth journey starts with access to resources and mentorship designed to help you succeed today and prepare for what’s next. From leadership development programs and cross-functional projects to continuing education and career mobility, we create space for you to explore your potential. Purposeful growth isn’t just about climbing a ladder, it’s about expanding your influence, deepening your expertise, and contributing to a mission that matters.

We celebrate curiosity, ambition, and the drive to make healthcare better. That’s why we offer structured career paths, personalized learning plans, and opportunities to lead initiatives that shape the future of care. When you grow with Sound, you’re not just building a career, you’re shaping meaningful change in healthcare.

Empowered to Grow: Individual Development

We offer personalized learning experiences that help you build confidence, sharpen your skills, and take ownership of your career path.

STAR University: A three-part series designed to support Clinical Performance Nurses (CPNs) from onboarding through every stage of their journey—because clinical excellence starts with empowered learning.
Crucial Conversations (Clinicians & Business Colleagues): Learn how to navigate high-stakes discussions with clarity and compassion. This workshop builds the communication skills that foster trust, collaboration, and shared success.
Career Development Resources: A robust toolkit to help you explore what’s next and take action toward your goals: Micro-Learning Library: Quick, focused lessons to build skills on your schedule.
Individual Development Plan (IDP): A personalized roadmap to guide your growth. Career Conversations: Structured dialogues to spark insight and direction.
Personal Brand Template: Define and communicate what makes you uniquely you.

In support of improving patient care, Sound Physicians is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Leadership Development at Sound

We grow leaders who elevate teams, strengthen communities, and shape the future of care. Whether you're a clinician stepping into leadership or a business colleague expanding your influence, you’ll find development experiences built to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. At Sound, leadership isn’t a title — it’s a skillset supported through intentional learning, real-world experiences, and a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and continuous growth.

We invest deeply in our people, offering pathways that help you fine‑tune your strengths, expand your impact, and advance your career — wherever you are on your leadership journey.

For Clinicians

Compass Program: Mentorship and real‑world leadership exposure for exceptional medical residents preparing to launch their careers in a world‑class medical group.
Emerging Leaders (EmLe): A cross‑specialty leadership experience that builds confident, collaborative clinicians ready to communicate with impact and lead high‑performing teams.
Medical Director Bootcamp: Foundational training that equips new medical directors with essential tools to lead effectively from day one.
Medical Director Summit (MDS): An annual in‑person gathering where clinical leaders connect, learn, and celebrate the progress and impact they drive across the country.
National Leadership Zoom (NLZ): Monthly virtual learning designed to build community, share insights, and strengthen leadership capability across specialties.

For Business Colleagues

Leadership Foundations: Develops core leadership capabilities — including communication, coaching, and team engagement — essential for leading people and influencing work across teams.
LEADing with Impact: An advanced experience that helps business colleagues drive performance, lead through change, and positively shape team and organizational culture.
People Development Support: Business colleagues benefit from a full suite of development support spanning onboarding, learning and leadership development, coaching, performance management, and talent planning — including talent reviews and succession planning.
Cross‑Functional Leadership Exposure: Through project‑based work, change management initiatives, and collaboration across functions, business colleagues gain hands‑on experience navigating complexity and influencing outcomes within a nationwide organization.

Hear from our people

“When you join Sound, you have plenty of opportunities to grow in your career. If you want to be a leader. You have a perfect spot with our emerging leader programs. And once you graduate from emerging leader program (EmLe), you have opportunity to serve as associate medical director, program medical director. I myself was an EmLe graduate 11 years ago.”

Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE
Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine
“When I joined Sound as a Recruiter, I never imagined the growth journey ahead. I’ve had the chance to step into roles such as Manager, Director, and now VP - each time surrounded by leaders who were willing to coach, challenge, and support me. One of the most impactful experiences for my development was participating in our LEAD program: I received a 360 review, was paired with a mentor, and led a capstone project that helped drive real improvements for our organization. That level of investment in internal talent is part of what makes Sound special.”

Amber Van Horn
Vice President, Talent Acquisition
“Working at Sound has been one of the most meaningful and growth‑filled experiences of my career. This is an organization that truly invests in its people and creates intentional pathways for development at every stage—whether through structured mentorship, projects, or thoughtfully designed leadership programs that provide opportunity to deepen skills, gain perspective, and grow into what’s next.”

Barb Grunklee
National Director, Practice Management Team