Hospitalist Physician

Hospitalist Physician at Sound Physicians summary:

A Hospitalist Physician at St. Luke's Memorial in Lufkin, Texas provides patient-centered care with a focus on complex case management and team collaboration. The role involves working closely with a diverse team of physicians, participating in teaching medical students and residents, and supporting community health. Flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits are offered in a supportive, community-focused environment.

At Lufkin, we are committed to bringing "better " to life-through bette r care, better collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to our community. If you're looking for a role where you can thrive professionally while contributing to a vibrant community, we'd love to hear from you.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of nine physicians at St. Luke's Memorial.
• We are a diverse group of physicians from different cultures, backgrounds, and training programs. We are a wonderful group of people with camaraderie and a team culture. We are good at finding common ground and leaning on each other for support and knowledge.
• For those who like to teach, we work with medical students and have a small family medicine residency at the hospital affiliated with Baylor.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
• We proudly sponsor H1B and J1 Visa candidates, and Sound has excellent in-house visa specialists and our licensing and credentialing experts. All required filing fees for the visa are paid, and services are covered by Sound.
• New Grads are encouraged to apply

Flexible Scheduling:

• We work a traditional seven on/off schedule but cover for each other when we are out.

Key Responsibilities:

• We welcome the challenge of complex cases. We work in an open ICU with intensivist coverage during the day and on-call at night (our team is not expected to perform procedures, but we run codes).
• We usually meet monthly for team meetings and have daily huddles with the team.

Living and Working in Lufkin:

• Lufkin is more than just where we work-it's where we live and enjoy the beauty of East Texas. Surrounded by lush forests, lakes, and a strong sense of community, Lufkin offers a peaceful lifestyle with opportunities to connect with nature and neighbors alike. Whether you're enjoying the outdoors, exploring local attractions, or participating in community events, Lufkin is a place where you can truly feel at home.

Lufkin-Centered Care:

• Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we're focused on the people of Lufkin and nearby areas. You'll be part of a team that's making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: The yearly compensation is very competitive; you can earn $300,000+ as a clinician. We offer productivity incentives, and our clinicians can earn significant bonuses.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
  • Annual CME allowance.

Keywords:

hospitalist, physician, patient care, internal medicine, family medicine, medical team collaboration, complex case management, teaching, community healthcare, flexible scheduling