Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Program Medical Director

Clovis, California

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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
Job Level: Medical Director
Shift: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-001116

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most as a Program Medical Director - Hospitalist Medicine in Clovis, California

At Sound Physicians, our purpose is to provide better care, better collaboration, and a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. We are seeking a physician leader to serve as a Co-Medical Director for our hospital medicine program at Clovis Community Medical Center. This is an opportunity to practice clinically while leading a high-performing team.

Local Team Collaboration:

Partner with the Co-Medical Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for a team of 30 physicians and 6 advanced practice providers.
Collaborate with hospital executives, physician leaders, and service line partners to advance organizational goals and initiatives.
Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the hospital medicine program.
Drive efforts focused on quality improvement, patient experience, operational excellence, and physician engagement.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture among physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary team members.
Support the recruitment, retention, development, and engagement of hospital medicine providers.
Champion best practices, clinical excellence, and continuous program improvement.

Qualifications:

Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Prior hospital medicine leadership experience required.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build relationships, and drive quality outcomes.
Must live within the Community
H1B visa sponsorship available with dedicated in-house visa, licensing, and credentialing support.

Scheduling:

Working in collaboration with your Co-Medical Director work 8 clinical shifts each month.
Administrative time is spent at the hospital Monday-Friday.
This is a Full-Time Position.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with the Co-Medical Director to oversee the day-to-day operations of the hospital medicine program.
Work alongside hospital executives and service line leaders to drive organizational initiatives and achieve hospital goals.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and clinical excellence.
Lead performance improvement efforts focused on length of stay, readmissions, patient safety, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance.
Represent the hospital medicine program on committees and interdisciplinary leadership teams.
Maintain an active clinical role caring for hospitalized patients.
Closed ICU environment.
Procedures are not required.
Utilize Epic EMR.

Living and Working in Clovis:

Enjoy the best of both worlds in Clovis—a welcoming, small-town atmosphere with access to modern amenities and conveniences.
Live in a community known for highly rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a strong quality of life.
Take advantage of year-round outdoor recreation with easy access to Yosemite National Park and the natural beauty of California's Sierra Nevada region.

Rewards and Compensation:

Annual compensation $375K + multiple incentive opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice, including tail coverage, 401K with matching contributions, and annual CME allowance.

Jennifer Warner, Director, Clinical Recruiter | 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

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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-Shing 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
Divisional Chief Medical Officer