Hospitalist Medical Director

Sound Physicians; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice tail coverage

401K with matching

CME allowance

Job summary

Sound Physicians in Moses Lake, Washington invites you to join as Medical Director, Hospital Medicine, a leadership role designed for proven clinicians seeking impact. You will oversee a local team, foster collaboration with hospital leadership, and drive quality initiatives while maintaining a strong commitment to patient care.

The position emphasizes inpatient care in a small acute care hospital with an open ICU, requiring comfort with vent management and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/eligible in internal medicine; family medicine can be considered with hospitalist experience.
• Ability to manage ICU patients without intensivist back up.
• Prefer at least 1-2 years of hospitalist experience and previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for the team while building strong relationships with our hospital partner leadership.
• Providing inpatient care to a small, acute care hospital with an open ICU and minimal subspecialty support.
• Candidates must be comfortable with vent management but are not required to do procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hospital medicine

Vent management

Education

Board certification in internal medicine

Job description

Join our Moses Lake, Washington Team as a Medical Director, Hospital Medicine – a Role Designed for You

Our mission in Moses Lake is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Lead our local team of 5 Hospital Medicine physicians.
• We are an integral part of our hospital community and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership and providing Emergency Medicine services in addition to Hospital medicine.
• Our team actively participates in committees and leadership roles to support quality and process improvement.
• Outside of work, we come together for social events to celebrate special occasions and share common interests like food and sports.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified/eligible in internal medicine. Family medicine can be considered with demonstrated hospitalist experience.
• Ability to manage ICU patients without intensivist back up.
• Prefer at least 1-2 years of hospitalist experience and previous leadership experience.

Flexible Scheduling:

• Flexible scheduling is available. Medical Director works an average of 12 clinical shifts a month.
• We understand the importance of spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we offer a flexible schedule that allows for work-life balance. Our team covers for each other when anyone is out, ensuring that you can enjoy time off without worry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical oversight for the team while building strong relationships with our hospital partner leadership.
• Providing inpatient care to a small, acute care hospital with an open ICU and minimal subspecialty support.
• Candidates must be comfortable with vent management but are not required to do procedures.

Living and Working in Moses Lake:

• Moses Lake is a place where work and nature blend seamlessly. Known for its expansive lake and stunning desert landscapes, this Washington gem offers the peace of small-town living, while being less than a half-day’s drive away from the bigger cities of Spokane and Seattle.
• Enjoy the vibrancy of outdoor adventures, whether boating, fishing, or enjoying the local arts scene, Moses Lake is where you can truly enjoy life.
• Our patients always come first. We’re a community-minded team and encourage our team members to contribute in and out of the hospital to help make our local community thrive.
• Growth and development are at the core of Sound’s medical practices, so we offer our clinicians opportunities and career advancement across the whole medical group.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Annual compensation $365,000 + incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice, including tail coverage, 401K with matching contributions, and annual CME allowance.