Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Physician

Puyallup, Washington

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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-001140

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Join Our Puyallup, Washington, Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

Bring better to the bedside in Puyallup. In this role, you’ll combine clinical skill with purpose, delivering patient-centered care and driving performance in a supportive environment. You’ll have the autonomy to lead and the resources to grow—while making a difference for patients and families every day.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our close-knit team of 50 physicians and 10 advanced practice providers, supported by a clinical performance nurse at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital.
We are a very diverse group with a wide breadth of individuals.

Qualifications:

Board-certified/eligible in internal or family medicine.
Ability to commence practice in or around January 2027; we are not yet recruiting for 2027 Residents
We proudly sponsor H1b visa candidates, and Sound has excellent in-house visa specialists and our licensing and credentialing experts. All required filing fees for the visa are paid, and services are covered by Sound. Not considering 2027 J1 candidates at this time.

Scheduling:

We offer flexible block scheduling.
Currently recruiting for a primarily daytime rounding role.

Key Responsibilities:

We welcome the challenge of complex cases. We work in a hybrid ICU with intensivist coverage 24 hours a day (our team is not expected to perform procedures, but does see the occasional DKA patient).
For those who like to teach, we work with medical students from Pacific Northwest University, residents from East Pierce Family Medicine Residency, and APPs from all over the country.
Committees are rotated every six months or at one’s discretion.

Living and Working in Puyallup:

Puyallup isn’t just where we work – it's where we live and enjoy the best suburban comfort and outdoor beauty. With its scenic parks, friendly neighborhoods, and vibrant local community, Puyallup offers a peaceful yet connected lifestyle. From local festivals to stunning views of Mount Rainier, Puyallup is where you can feel at home.

Rewards and Compensation:

The expected annual salary is $288K+ incentives.
Full employee benefits.

Melinda Tucker, Director, Clinical Recruitment | (615) 792-3092 | mtucker@soundphysicians.com

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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