Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Physician

Dyersburg, Tennessee

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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: New Grads; Experienced
Shift: Day; Night
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000272

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

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 close-knit, well-established team of 8 physicians, 1 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.

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 7-days on and 7-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.
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.

Compensation:

Competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses based on performance and growth and a$60,000 Commencement Bonus.

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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