Hospitalist Job at Sound Physicians in Lubbock, TX

Our mission in Lubbock 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.

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:

• At Covenant Medical Center, our well-established team consists of 28 physicians and 8 APPs.
• Work alongside our dedicated providers, committed to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with all stakeholders in a positive manner.
• We promote a caring environment, value each other’s well-being, and seamlessly collaborate across hospital departments to achieve shared objectives.

Qualifications:

• The candidate must be board-certified/eligible.
• We accept both internal medicine and family medicine trained physicians. Hospitalist experience is preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply.
• ACLS certification is mandatory.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• H1B candidates invited to apply; access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts.

Scheduling:

• 7 days on, 7 days off.
• Open day hospitalist position shift is 8 AM – 8 PM, swing shift is 3 pm-1 am, and the nocturnist shift is 8 PM – 8 AM.
• Daily coverage for all positions is:
  • Eleven daytime hospitalists (rounders 8a-8p), one admitter hospitalist (8a-8p)/day, one swing hospitalist (10-hour shift 3p-1a), and one nocturnist physician (8p-8a).
  • Two-day APPs (one rounding, one admitting 8a-8p) and two night APPs (cross cover and admitting).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, comprehensive medical care and post-operative care to a 977-bed facility (241 beds covered by Sound).
• Manage the responsibility of the floor pager and collaborate with the Nocturnist.
• Receive a high volume of transfers from a broad referral area, including a Level IV trauma center and a comprehensive stroke center.
• Utilize EPIC EMR systems and Sound’s internal informatics platform.

Living and Working in Lubbock:

• Lubbock is more than just where we work—it’s where we live and experience the heart of West Texas.
• With its lively culture, vibrant arts scene, and strong agricultural heritage, Lubbock offers a unique blend of modern living and traditional Texas charm.
• Whether you’re enjoying a local festival, exploring the outdoors, or connecting with friends and family, Lubbock is a place where you can truly feel at home.

Lubbock-Centered Care:

• Many team members serve on various committees, including the medical executive, utilization management, quality review, sepsis, and stroke.
• Some providers are preceptors for internal medicine residents from Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
• We regularly gather monetary donations to support a local children’s home.
• We handle a significant influx of patients from Eastern New Mexico and rural Texas, collaborating closely with case management to overcome unique socioeconomic challenges and ensure comprehensive care beyond the acute setting.
• We operate as a well-organized team with updated systems, teaching tools, and educational programs provided by Sound, all while prioritizing patient well-being and supporting career advancement opportunities within the medical group.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation:
  • Hourly compensation is $1900 – $2200, depending on shift worked.
  • Daytime rounder base salary is $347K plus bonuses.
  • Nocturnist rounder base salary is 402K plus bonuses.
  • Robust sign-on bonus and RVU & quality bonuses offered.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
  • Annual CME allowance.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Secure your future via Sound Physicians’ Path to Partnership track + attain incentive-based rewards based on performance