Hospital Medicine Careers

National Medical Director (Ambassador Travel Team)

Florida

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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; Senior Leadership
Shift: Day
Travel: Yes

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Job ID:

JOB-000937

Date posted:

04/21/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Bring Better to the Bedside as a National Hospital Medicine Medical Director at Sound Physicians.

We strive to deliver “better” to our community—better care, better collaboration, and a heartfelt dedication to those we serve. If you’re seeking a role that fosters professional growth and community connection, let's start a conversation.

Qualifications:

3+ years of hospital medicine experience.
Internal medicine or family-trained, and board-certified.
Clinical leadership and executive-level experience required.

Scheduling:

This is a full-time position with travel weekly, Monday - Thursday.
Onsite 100% administratively, providing high-level leadership to partner hospitals.

Key Responsibilities:

Bridge connections between Sound Physicians, our onsite hospitalist, and other service line clinical teams to our local hospital partners and the communities we serve.
Direct and oversee the hospitalist team's performance.
Manage hospital partner and stakeholder relationships and expectations.
Offer administrative support, drawing on managerial and leadership skills while aligning with Sound Physicians' values personally and professionally.

Living and Working as a Hospital Medicine Ambassador Medical Director:

Sound Physicians' team members live across the country and travel to our hospital partner sites nationwide.
A focus on growth and development is a key feature of Sound Physicians' practices, where teammates can expand their careers locally and within the broader medical group.

Rewards and Compensation:

$435,000 salary.
Airfare and lodging are provided during business travel.
Sound Physicians' licensing team will manage the procurement of any state licenses needed to work at one of our hospital partner locations, as well as cover the cost of these licenses.

Trevor Barone, Clinical Leadership Recruiter | tbarone@soundphysicians.com | 615-982-1221

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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-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