To prospective teammates,

I’m the regional medical director for Sound’s emergency medicine practice at Montefiore Mount Vernon, in Mt Vernon, New York. I have been a part of Sound for four years. I proudly welcome interest from physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) coming out of training or desiring a career change. I’d like to share more about it, specifically about our people, practice, and purpose, as you consider options:

People

• Join our closely-knit, established team of eight physicians and seven advanced practice providers (APPs) working between Mount Vernon and Westchester Square.
• Our group brings together professionals from the tri-state area – NYC, NJ, and Hudson Valley.
• I am involved in all medical staff meetings and committees, actively participating in decision-making.

Practice

• For 130 years, we’ve proudly been a level III trauma community hospital dedicated to exceptional care.
• Our diverse patient population, situated near the Bronx, contributes to a low-volume ED with high acuity.
• Embrace a single physician coverage model and enjoy a supportive team environment.
• We gather as a team bi-monthly to promote collaboration and shared decision-making.
• With a focus on family and the outdoors, our flexible scheduling supports a healthy work-life balance, encouraging mutual support among colleagues.
• The expected annual compensation for this role is $70,000, in addition to the clinical hourly rate of $230 for days and $255 for nights.
• 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

• Patient care is our top priority.
• At Sound, a strong emphasis on growth and development enables our team members to expand their careers locally and within the broader medical group.
• Our community-oriented team values contributions inside and outside the hospital, actively supporting and encouraging team members to help our local community thrive.

Mount Vernon, New York, offers a vibrant community with diverse cultural influences, historic neighborhoods, and a strong sense of local pride. It’s conveniently located near New York City, providing easy access to urban amenities while maintaining a more affordable cost of living and a range of educational and recreational opportunities.

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

Vivek Ramanathan, MD, Regional Medical Director

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