Hospitalist Medical Director | Flexible Scheduling!

Sound Physicians; Moses Lake (WA); Hybrid; USD 329,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Leadership development

CME allowance

Tail malpractice coverage

Job summary

Sound Physicians in Moses Lake, Washington, is seeking a Medical Director for Hospital Medicine to lead a local team of five hospitalists and partner with hospital leadership to drive clinical excellence.

This role emphasizes autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement, with flexible scheduling and a focus on vent management in an open ICU setting.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in internal medicine; family medicine considered with hospitalist experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for the team while building strong relationships with hospital partner leadership.
• Inpatient care for a small, acute care hospital with an open ICU and minimal subspecialty support.
• Vent management comfortable but not required to perform procedures.

Skills

Hospital medicine leadership

ICU management without intensivist

Leadership experience

Education

Board-certified/eligible in internal medicine

Job description

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.

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.

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 $365K + incentives.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401k with matching contributions.

• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

• Mental health counseling.

• Annual CME allowance.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Leadership development programs.

• Continuing education and professional licensing support.