Nocturnist
Through People, We Make a Difference
Sound Physicians started as a physician founded and led hospital medicine practice in 2001. While Sound has grown significantly since then, our vision of building a great practice is unchanged. A great practice starts by offering a better career model designed around our vision of improving quality and lowering the cost of care for patients in the communities we serve. When you join Sound Physicians, you will sense a palpable difference in how we approach hospital medicine from your first day.
Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK, delivers specialty and 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Ascension St. John Medical Center is a destination for specialty care – including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics, and women’s health.
- 500-bed non-profit hospital
- Nocturnists run codes
- No call
- Open ICU
- No procedures required
- H1B and J1 eligible; access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists as well as our licensing and credentialing experts; all required filing fees for the visa are paid, and services covered
What Matters to You
Our talented clinicians are the key to fulfilling our mission. We focus on optimizing the practice environment so our clinicians can feel proud of their care. This is the key to engagement. We optimize workloads effectively, reducing inefficiencies and consistently exceeding expectations through service excellence to our clinicians.
- Access to our proprietary learning platform, SoundInstitute™, for continuing education, and professional development with convenient online and in-person educational courses, including CME
- Secure your future via Sound Physicians’ Path to Partnership™ track + attain incentive-based rewards based on performance
Location & Lifestyle
Tulsa, once a prominent oil capital, has transformed into a lively and compact modern metropolitan area. Situated at the intersection of the South, Southwest, and Midwest regions of the United States, Tulsa boasts a unique culture that blends elements from each region, as well as Native American and cowboy influences. The community frequently gathers to celebrate its heritage and shared interests through various events such as Oktoberfest, the annual Tulsa Tough bicycle race and the accompanying Cry Baby Hill block party, diverse food festivals, and Mayfest.
Tulsa offers numerous outdoor attractions, with over 130 parks in the metro area, including popular locations like River West Festival Park and Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area. The city provides more than 50 miles of trails for hikers and cyclists, offering breathtaking views of the Arkansas River. Additionally, Tulsa features several golf courses and ample facilities for soccer, rugby, and baseball enthusiasts to come together and play.
Residents of Tulsa revel in live music performances, flocking to renowned venues like Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa Theater, The BOK Center, and Guthrie Green. Art lovers can indulge in the city’s galleries and the expansive Philbrook Museum of Art, while the Deco District showcases impressive examples of art deco architecture.
Awards and Accolades
- Accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons
- American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI
- Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award
- Stroke Center Named Comprehensive Stroke Center by Joint Commission, Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
- Verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons
- Five-Star Program Rating by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients
- Received CORE Certification from the International Geriatric Fracture Society
- Among the Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for the Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
- Recognized as a Spotlight Hospital by the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative
- Certified Transcatheter Valve Center by the American College of Cardiology