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Hospital Medicine Physician

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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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; Night
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000871

Date posted:

03/24/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Join a dynamic team and become the next Hospitalist Medicine Physician in Santa Fe, NM.

In Santa Fe, we strive to deliver “better” to our community—better care, better collaboration, and a heartfelt dedication to those we serve. If you’re seeking a role that fosters professional growth and community connection, let’s start a conversation.

We are hiring for both hospitalist and nocturnist positions. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our close-knit team of 4physicians and 2 APPs at Presbyterian Santa Fe.
Work alongside a fantastic team of hospital medicine colleagues, providing an excellent variety of pathology.
Our physicians are from all over the country, reflecting the unique and diverse environment.

Qualifications:

Board-certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with ATLS and BLS.
Active medical license or eligible to become licensed in New Mexico.
Authorized to work in the United States.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Scheduling:

Full-time, 7 on/off schedule, 12-hour shifts.
Rotate with the other physicians through days and nights.

Key Responsibilities:

Open ICU-6 beds. Procedural skills are REQUIRED: Central lines, intubations, vent management, paracentesis, thoracentesis. **We can help train for arterial lines and small-bore chest tubes.
The Hospitalist team is part of the rapid response team and responds to codes. The average census per doctor is 10-14.
Use EPIC as the electronic medical record system.

Living and working in Santa Fe:

The capital city of Santa Fe is located near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Jemez Mountains. Santa Fe has a unique, rich culture shaped by a multicultural community. Known for its art scene, Santa Fe also attracts outdoorsmen with endless opportunities for hiking, golfing, biking, boating, and winter sports.

Rewards and Compensation:

Daytime shift rate: $1829, night shift Rate: $2109.
Eligible for quality and productivity bonuses.

Stephany Nelson, Director, Clinical Recruitment | snelson@soundphysicians.com | 817-751-3699

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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