Hospitalist Physician

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

At Sound, 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 a nocturnist position. 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.

Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit, well-established team at Covenant Medical Center.
• Sound's licensing team will assist in obtaining any necessary state licenses to work at our hospital partner locations, and we will cover the cost of these licenses.

Qualifications:

• A medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution is required.
• Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
• We are open to 2026 new graduates.
• We proudly sponsor H1B visa candidates and provide in-house specialists, licensing, and credential support. All required filing fees for the visa are covered by Sound.
• Passionate about teamwork, integrity, and delivering high-quality patient care.

Scheduling:

• Nocturnists work a 7 on/off blocked schedule from 8 pm-8 am.
• We are currently hiring for full-time positions (182.5 shifts per year).

Key Responsibilities:

• Admitting an average of 9-11 patients at night.
• You will have a night APP on with you covering the floor calls.
• Demonstrate high adaptability in dynamic clinical environments.
• Actively participating in team meetings and initiatives to enhance care quality and deliver better care at the bedside.

Living and working in Lubbock, Texas:

• Located just over four hours from Dallas, Lubbock has a population of more than 320,000, with over 1 million in the surrounding area, making it the 11th largest city in Texas.
• Known for its business-friendly environment, affordable cost of living, and family-oriented community, Lubbock offers tree-lined neighborhoods, a strong and diverse job market, and a cooperative local government.
• Residents enjoy an average of 245 days of sunshine each year, along with family attractions, shopping, award-winning golf courses, and plenty of outdoor recreation.
• Lubbock High School has also been recognized by Newsweek for three consecutive years as one of the top high schools in the nation, in part due to its International Baccalaureate program.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Nocturnist base salary of $401K annually, plus RVU and quality bonus opportunities.
• Flexible career growth opportunities locally and within Sound Physicians.

Stephany Nelson, Director, Clinical Recruitment