Hospital Medicine Careers
Hospitalist Physician (Regional Travel)
Sacramento, California
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; Part Time
- Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
- Shift: Day; Night; Swing
- Travel: Yes
Hospitalist Physician (Regional Travel)
Sacramento, California
Job ID:
JOB-000938
Category:
Hospital Medicine
Live anywhere in California, travel within the state to make an impact with our practices as a Hospital Medicine Physician
We believe in bringing "better" to our local communities in California - better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with your peers and leaders
- In several practices, you will work alongside our Sound emergency medicine team, among other specialists
Qualifications:
- Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
- Active medical license or eligible to become licensed in California.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- 7 on/off block scheduling or flexible blocked scheduling is available to provide structure and flexibility to your work schedule.
- Part-time options are offered to accommodate diverse personal and professional needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Rotate through rounding, admitting, and night shifts with the rest of the team, equal rotation of shifts with the team.
- Work in an open ICU setting.
- Procedures preferred, but not mandatory.
Living and Working at Sound:
Our flexible schedule, which prioritizes family and outdoor activities, fosters a healthy work-life balance and promotes mutual support among colleagues.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Compensation: Premium shift rate to support travel within the state
- Full-time traveling hospitalist role with annual compensation over $400,000
- Quality bonus and productivity eligibility are in addition to base compensation.
Melinda Tucker, Director of Clinical Recruitment | (615) 792-3092 | mtucker@soundphysicians.com
Our values in action
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Practicing
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Single-site Leadership
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Multi-site Leadership
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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.
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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.
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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
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“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
Rewards
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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401K with company match
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Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
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CME Reimbursement
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Physician Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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