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Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)

Killeen, Texas

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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: Night
  • Travel: No

Hospitalist Physician (Nocturnist)

Killeen, Texas

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Job ID:

JOB-001354

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Deliver Uncompromising Care as a Nocturnist Physician in Killeen, TX, just one hour from Austin

Bring better to the bedside in Killeen, Texas. In this role, you'll combine clinical skill with purpose, delivering patient-centered care and driving performance in a supportive environment. You'll have the autonomy to lead and the resources to grow - while making a difference for patients and families every day.

You can choose to live in Killeen or nearby Central Texas communities including Temple, Belton, Georgetown, Cedar Park, and Liberty Hill, with easy access to Austin, Texas.

We are hiring for a nocturnist position. A Nocturnist Role requires working exclusively overnight shifts.

Local Team Collaboration:  

  • Join our close-knit team of 10 physicians and 2 APPs at AdventHealth Central Texas.
  • Work alongside a supportive team of experienced hospitalists in a positive practice environment.
  • Partner closely with Sound’s emergency medicine team to deliver patient-centered care.
  • Advanced Practice Provider assistance.

Qualifications:  

  • Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Open to J1 visa candidates with in-house visa specialists and filing fees covered.

Scheduling: 

  • 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 7-days-on, 7-days off nocturnist rotation.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Overnight admissions.
  • Codes and rapids; no procedures required.
  • Open ICU with intensivist support.
  • EPIC EMR.

Living and Working in Killeen: 

  • Practice in Killeen, Texas, a growing Central Texas community offering an affordable cost of living and an excellent quality of life.
  • Choose to live in Killeen or nearby areas like Temple, Belton, Georgetown, Cedar Park, or Liberty Hill, with Austin just an hour away.
  • Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with strong community pride, outdoor recreation, and easy access to everything Central Texas has to offer.

Rewards and Compensation:  

  • Rewarding compensation structure.
  • PSLF-eligible site!​
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k with matching contributions, paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage, and CME allowance.


Caroline McLean, Clinical Recruiter | cmclean@soundphysicians.com | (863) 273-8801

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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

  • Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE

    “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

  • Chia-Shing Yang, MD

    “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

  • Sunny Pattar, MD

    “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

  • Karen Allen, MD

    “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

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • 401K with company match

  • Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)

  • CME Reimbursement

  • Physician Mental Health Counseling

  • Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

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