To prospective teammates,

As the medical director for Sound’s hospital medicine program at PeaceHealth Southwest located in historic Vancouver, WA, I have been a member of the team for three years. I’m thrilled to share our exceptional hospitalist practice with physicians who are embarking on their careers or seeking a change. Allow me to provide some insight into our remarkable people, practice, and purpose, as you consider your next steps:

People

• Our team is a closely knit, established group of 25 physicians and 9 advanced practice providers (APPs), with the support of 2 associate medical directors, 2 clinical performance nurses, 2 program managers, and a coordinator.
• We believe in diversity and inclusion. We have clinicians from different backgrounds and with a wide range of interests.
• Our team is actively engaged in the medical staff community, encouraging participation in various hospital committees.
• We foster meaningful patient care discussions, while also valuing each other on a personal level. Our team extends beyond work, such as watching football on Sundays in the office.
• We hang out outside of work and have enjoyed dinners together, axe throwing, bowling, and trivia night. We are eagerly looking forward to attending a Blazers NBA game and a hiking trip in the future.
• We proudly sponsor H1B and J1 visa candidates, and Sound has excellent in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts. All required filing fees for the visa are paid and services are covered by Sound.

Practice

• Our hospital has a closed ICU during the day with 24/7 intensivist support, and we don’t require procedures or codes.
• We hold semi-monthly team meetings to ensure alignment and collaboration across the practice and a midweek morning meeting for brief updates and celebrations.
• Most of us like to spend time with our families or the outdoors, so a standard 7-on/7-off schedule is available. We support one another by covering shifts when needed.
• Compensation is competitive with a base salary range of $260-270K plus bonuses
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability, 401k with match, paid medical malpractice and tail coverage, and annual CME allowance.

Purpose

• Patients are our top priority, always.
• Growth and development are key features of Sound’s practices, where teammates can expand their careers here locally and within the broader medical group.
• We’re a community-minded team and encourage contributions within and outside the hospital to make our local community thrive. We have partnered with a Free Clinic where some of our colleagues have volunteered their time to assist the less fortunate.

If you’re considering a move to Vancouver, Washington, you’ll be able to enjoy its picturesque natural surroundings, including the Columbia River and nearby forests. Additionally, the city’s proximity to Portland, Oregon provides access to a vibrant cultural scene.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.

Dr. Abhi Jawanda
Medical Director