Hospital Medicine Careers

Iowa Hospitalist - Envoy

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Job Type: Full Time; Part Time
Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
Shift: Day; Night; Swing
Travel: Yes

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Job ID:

JOB-000681

Date posted:

02/27/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Shape the Future of Healthcare in Iowa by becoming our next ENVOY Hospital Medicine Physician

In Cedar Rapids and Mason City, Iowa, we are committed to bringing "better" to life through better care, better collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to our community. If you're looking for a role where you can thrive professionally while contributing to growth and a vibrant healthcare community, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Envoy Hospitalist with Sound Physicians, you will travel to provide support to our hospitalist teams in Cedar Rapids and Mason City, Iowa.

Local Team Collaboration:

We are seeking an ENVOY Hospitalist to join our Iowa Market.
Work alongside two seasoned, diverse hospitalist groups proudly serving our population in Iowa.
We create an enjoyable workplace by providing essential support and resources, encouraging social interactions with colleagues, and nurturing relationships with team members while making every day count.

Qualifications:

Board certified/eligible in internal medicine ONLY.
Ability to manage complex medical and social scenarios effectively.
A patient-centered and compassionate approach to care.
Active medical license in Iowa or eligibility to obtain one.
Must be willing to work any shift, which will include day, swing, or night in Mason City and Cedar Rapids.
This position is open to residents, though one year of hospitalist experience is preferred.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

This Envoy Hospitalist position offers a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule and no call. There is also some flexibility with the schedule as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical work assignments can vary during the month. As such, an Envoy provider may be at different sites every other clinical week and potentially transition mid-week, though this would be less common. Sound Envoy team members enjoy the ability to have flexible shifts and to experience multiple hospitalist medicine cultures.
Utilize EPIC systems and Sound’s internal informatics platform.
Provide initial healthcare interactions, medical care, education, and support to a wide variety of patient populations.

Living and Working in Cedar Rapids:

With a population of approximately 200,000+ in the region, many who come to Cedar Rapids are pleasantly surprised to find a highly diverse population base. This is mainly due to major employers such as Collins Aerospace and Transamerica. These world-renowned companies, coupled with the University of Iowa (located 30 minutes from Cedar Rapids), equate to the celebration of cultural diversity that makes Cedar Rapids feel comfortable to many worldwide.

Living and working in Mason City:

Mason City, with a population of 30,000, is in North Central Iowa, halfway between the capital cities of St Paul, Minnesota, and Des Moines, Iowa. Enjoy numerous activities, including sailing, boating, skiing, swimming, & fishing, in nearby Clear Lake, IA. Mason City boasts excellent Public and Private School options, as well as a Community College. You can also enjoy watching the North Iowa Bulls Hockey team during the winter months, and the waterpark at the Mason City Aquatics Center during the warmer summer season.

Compensation:

Includes varied shift rates depending on the program, with additional compensation to recognize the flexibility and travel requirements of the role. In addition to shift rates, the position will include quality and productivity bonus opportunities.

Jennifer Warner, Director, Clinical Recruiting | jwarner@soundphysicians.com | (763) 280-2919

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact—because every patient deserves excellence.
Collaboration:

You’re part of a tightly integrated team of hospitalists who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
Accountability:

You lead with intention—owning your role in shaping hospital strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership

Practicing :
Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.
Single-site Leadership :
Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

“In Savannah, most of us have been together 12 to 20 years. That doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because people genuinely enjoy showing up for each other.”

Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE
Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine
“My job is to clear the path so local leaders can succeed. They know their hospitals better than anyone. We’re here to give them the tools, the data, and the support — not to micromanage them.”

Chia-Singh Yang, MD
Regional President, Hospital Medicine
“I moved states for this role. I knew right away—after meeting the team—that this was the kind of environment where I could grow and be supported.”

Sunny Pattar, MD
Medical Director, Hospital Medicine
“We’re proud of the impact we’re making. It’s real, it’s measurable, and it’s felt in our communities.”

Karen Allen, MD
Regional Medical Director, Hospital Medicine