Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Physician

Plainview, 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: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000632

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Join our team as a Hospital Medicine Physician in Plainview, Texas, and lead the way in patient care.

Our mission in Plainview is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our well-established team of 2 MDs and 2-night APPs at Covenant Plainview Medical Center.
Work alongside our dedicated providers, committed to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with all stakeholders in a positive manner.
We promote a caring environment, value each other’s well-being, and seamlessly collaborate across hospital departments to achieve shared objectives.

Qualifications:

The candidate must be board-certified/eligible in internal medicine.
We accept internal medicine trained physicians. Family medicine with 2 plus years hospitalist experience. 2026 graduates are welcome to apply.
ACLS certification is mandatory.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

7-days-on, 7-days-off.
Open day hospitalist position shift is 7 am-7 pm, and you will be on call during your shift rotation. You will not need to go back into the hospital.
Nights are covered by an APP. We manage both the Hospitalist and Emergency Medicine departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality, comprehensive medical care and post-operative care to a 49-bed hospital.
Utilize EPIC EMR systems and Sound’s internal informatics platform.
Central lines and intubations experience preferred.

Living and Working in Lubbock:

Lubbock is more than just where we work—it’s where we live and experience the heart of West Texas. With its lively culture, vibrant arts scene, and strong agricultural heritage, Lubbock offers a unique blend of modern living and traditional Texas charm.
Whether you’re enjoying a local festival, exploring the outdoors, or connecting with friends and family, Lubbock is a place where you can truly feel at home.
We handle a significant influx of patients from Eastern New Mexico and rural Texas, collaborating closely with case management to overcome unique socioeconomic challenges and ensure comprehensive care beyond the acute setting.
We operate as a well-organized team with updated systems, teaching tools, and educational programs provided by Sound, all while prioritizing patient well-being and supporting career advancement opportunities within the medical group.

Rewards and Compensation:

Hourly compensation for the day shift is $2000; the daytime rounder's base yearly salary is $365,000.
Robust sign-on bonus and RVU & quality bonuses offered.

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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-Singh 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
Regional Medical Director, Hospital Medicine