Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Physician

Stockton, California

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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; Swing
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000224

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Join Our Stockton, California Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Stockton—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

Become part of a cohesive and long-standing team of 24 physicians with the support of a clinical performance nurse at St. Joseph’s Medical Center.
Our team comprises clinicians from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds who rely on and learn from one another in their approach to patient care.
We gather frequently for lunch and monthly for team meetings.
We proudly sponsor H-1B candidates, and Sound has excellent in-house visa specialists as well as licensing and credentialing experts.

Qualifications:

Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
IM or FM board certification or eligibility, with the expectation of obtaining certification.
Active medical license or eligible to become licensed in California.
We welcome interest from physicians coming out of training or physicians with experience desiring a career change.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

Days, swings, and nights available.
Flexible block schedules

Key Responsibilities:

We work in an open ICU setting with 24/7 intensivist coverage. Our team is not required to do procedures.
We encourage our team to participate in hospital committees and the community.
For those who like to teach, we work with Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residents.

Living and Working in Stockton:

Stockton is where diverse culture and dynamic living come together. With its growing arts scene, vibrant local economy, and close proximity to both the Bay Area and the Sierra Nevada, Stockton offers a rich lifestyle full of opportunities. Whether you’re exploring the Stockton Marina, enjoying a local festival, or connecting with the community, Stockton is a place where you can work, live, and grow.

Compensation:

The expected annual compensation for this role is $ 320,000-$330,000.
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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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