Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Medical Director

Lufkin, 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: Medical Director
Shift: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-001023

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Lead Patient-Centered Care as a Medical Director in Lufkin, Texas at CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Lufkin — better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

At CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial in Lufkin, our strong, collaborative team includes thirteen physicians.
We are an integral part of our hospital community and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership.
Our team actively participates in committees and leadership roles to support quality and process improvement.

Qualifications:

Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
Minimum of one year in hospital medicine as a leader in an associate medical director or director-level role.
We proudly sponsor H1B visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required visa filing fees are covered by Sound.

Scheduling:

A combination of clinical and administrative time.
10 clinical shifts per month, and 60 hours a month of protected administrative time.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide oversight and leadership to a team of seasoned providers.
Collaborate with both Sound Physicians leaders, as well as hospital leaders, in meeting key goals in care delivery and quality metrics.

Living and Working in Lufkin:

Lufkin, Texas, is often considered a great place to live due to its welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and proximity to natural attractions such as the Davy Crockett National Forest.
Residents appreciate the small-town atmosphere, friendly neighbors, and diverse outdoor activities, making it an appealing location for those seeking a balanced and comfortable lifestyle.
Lufkin is about 2 hours from Houston.

Rewards and Compensation:

Compensation: Highly competitive salary and benefits.
Generous medical director stipend and management bonus incentive.

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

“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