Hospitalist Physician
Fort Worth, Texas
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
- Travel: No
Hospitalist Physician
Fort Worth, Texas
Job ID:
JOB-001029
Category:
Hospital Medicine
Transform patient care and the community as a Hospital Medicine Physician in Fort Worth, Texas.
Our mission in Fort Worth is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.
Local Team Collaboration:
- We take pride in our well-established team at John Peter Smith of 37 physicians and five advanced practice providers (APPs), with the support of a clinical performance nurse and a practice manager.
- Work alongside a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds from all over the world. We are an integral part of our hospital community and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership and other physician groups.
- Our team actively participates in committees and leadership roles to support quality and process improvement.
- Outside of work, we come together for social events to celebrate special occasions and share common interests like food and sports.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
- We are open to 2026 graduates.
- We proudly sponsor H1B visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required filing fees for the visa are covered by Sound.
Scheduling:
- Full-time positions follow a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation.
- We understand the importance of spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we offer a flexible schedule that allows for work-life balance. Our team covers for each other when anyone is out, ensuring that you can enjoy time off without worry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Focus on managing complex cases in a closed ICU environment with 24/7 intensivist coverage, without the expectation of performing procedures or running codes.
- Participate in regular team meetings, held two to three times per week, discuss critical items, and engage in monthly regional meetings to review performance and address outstanding practice matters.
- EMR is EPIC.
Living and working in Dallas-Fort Worth:
- Fort Worth was recently voted as one of the friendliest cities in America. The “City of Cowboys & Culture” is the 17th-largest city in the United States and part of the No. 1 tourist destination in Texas, welcoming 6.5 million visitors annually.
- Fort Worth is comprised of seven primary entertainment districts, each offering distinct dining, shopping, entertainment, and cultural amenities. In only a few days, you can enjoy a range of experiences: from NASCAR racing to rodeos, world-class museums to cowboy cuisine, boutique shopping to a Top 5 zoo, and biking to horseback riding.
- Enjoy an average of 245 days of sunshine and have access to dozens of city parks in and around Dallas/Fort Worth, more than 12 large lakes within driving distance, champion golf courses, and dozens of restaurants and shops. Also known for its arts scene, the city offers concert venues, off-Broadway shows, museums, and galleries.
Rewards and Compensation:
- 182.5 shifts a year, $1,370 for day shift, $1,499 for swing shift, and $1,720 for night shifts.
- Eligible for both PPI and PQI bonuses.
- Full benefits, including CME allowance, are available.
Stephany Nelson, Director, Clinical Recruiting| snelson@soundphysicians.com | (817) 751-3699
Our values in action
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Practicing
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Single-site Leadership
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Multi-site Leadership
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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.
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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.
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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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“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
Rewards
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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401K with company match
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Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
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CME Reimbursement
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Physician Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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