Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Physician

Mount Sterling, Kentucky

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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: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000922

Date posted:

04/13/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Your future is waiting for you as a Hospital Medicine Physician in Mount Sterling, KY

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Mount Sterling, Kentucky—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:

We are seeking day hospitalists to join our close-knit team of 2 physicians and 3 advanced practice providers (APPs).
Work alongside a dedicated team that thrives on collaboration. We offer a supportive environment where teamwork is a cornerstone of our approach.
We actively support each other at every turn, ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care.

Qualifications:

Board certification or eligibility in family or internal medicine.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Scheduling:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a flexible schedule with day shifts to accommodate personal commitments.
Our team fosters a culture of support, where we cover for each other when someone needs time off, ensuring a healthy work-life balance for all.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage various cases in a 42-bed non-profit, faith-based hospital serving multiple surrounding counties, so you’re not just another provider—you’re a key part of the region’s healthcare access.
Opportunity to focus on complex cases in a semi-open ICU, giving you more autonomy and hands-on experience.
Collaborate closely with nursing staff and engage in key medical staff committees, including the credentialing and medical executive committees, to improve communication and patient care.
Work within a structured program divided into 2 daytime groups, with support from a dedicated nocturnist APP for night coverage.

Living and Working in London:

Life in Mount Sterling offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere where neighbors tend to know each other, making it easier to build a close-knit community and enjoy a slower pace of life.
Outdoor and local culture are big parts of daily life, including events like the Court Days Festival and easy access to nearby nature for hiking, fishing, and relaxing weekends.

Compensation:

Competitive salary with additional bonuses based on performance.

Addie Pierce, Clinical Recruiter | apierce@soundphysicians.com | (615) 371- 5779

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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