Critical Care Physician (Nocturnist)

Sound Inpatient Physicians Holdings, LLC

Visalia, CA

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Visalia, CA

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Expertise. Leadership. Lifesaving Impact. In critical care clinical leadership and precision are paramount. Our physician teams-comprised of board-certified intensivists-deliver high-acuity care through both on-site and Tele-ICU programs ensuring timely evidence-based interventions for the most vulnerable patients. We lead with humility, collaboration and a relentless commitment to excellence. As the largest Critical Care organization in the U.S. we bring 25 years of experience, 500 intensivists and a presence in 60 ICUs across 19 states. Our physicians manage diverse ICU environments-medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro-and are united by a shared purpose to elevate care through multidisciplinary teamwork and clinical innovation.

Job Type: Full Time Job Level: New Grads, Experienced Shift: Night Travel: No

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Job ID: JOB-000715 Date posted: 03/23/2026 Category: Critical Care

Transform patient Care and the Community as a Nocturnal Critical Care Physician in Visalia, CA. Our mission in Visalia is to provide "better" in every sense -better care, better collaboration and a deep commitment to the community we serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Lets talk.

Due to program growth we are expanding our Kaweah Health Intensivist team by adding two full-time nocturnists. Kaweah Health is a community-based teaching hospital that sits at the gateway to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Our central location, affordable housing and access to the outdoors make Kaweah ideal for those interested in hiking, biking and all things outdoors due to the year-round temperate weather.

Local Team Collaboration Join our ICU team of 10 physicians and 4 advanced practitioners at Kaweah Health. Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team within the unit to collaboratively deliver exceptional patient care leveraging a diverse mix of clinical practice expertise.

Qualifications We are seeking board-certified or board-eligible critical care physicians (MD or DO) who are:

Committed to excellence in clinical service
Forward-thinking
Demonstrate problem-solving abilities necessary in the ICU
Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member and perform all technical skills in the critical care setting
Authorized to work in the United States

Scheduling Full-time nocturnist Intensivist position at Kaweah Health. 10 night shifts per month.

Key Responsibilities Nocturnist Intensivists will rotate through the 21-bed MICU & 20-bed CVICU (i.e. one Intensivist in MICU & one intensivist in CVICU overnight). We are a teaching hospital with Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, Family Medicine and Surgery residency programs. Utilize Cerner, the hospitals internal informatics platform, to ensure efficient and accurate patient care documentation.

Living and Working in Visalia Our location is the gateway to the Sierra Mountain Range. We are about an hour from Kings Canyon, Yosemite and the Sierra National Forest. Year-round Mediterranean climate with access to excellent hiking and outdoor activities. Overall low cost of living and exceptional schools make for an excellent place to call home.

Several team members commute from Fresno/Clovis, a larger community about 50 minutes north of Visalia.

Central Location: Fresno/Clovis Visalia is a 3-hour drive to Los Angeles, San Jose and San Luis Obispo. Median home price in Fresno is 375k, 497k in Clovis & 369k in Visalia.

Rewards and Compensation

$275 per hour
1099 position
Commencement Bonus
Paid malpractice including tail coverage

Ben Housley Clinical Recruiter | 615-483-1809 | bhousleys@soundphysicians.com Apply Save Job

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care You deliver life-saving care in the most critical moments. We support you with systems that honor your clinical judgment and amplify your impact-because in the ICU excellence isnt optional.

Collaboration Youre part of a deeply connected team of intensivists who value shared decision-making, mutual respect and the power of multidisciplinary partnerships to drive better outcomes.

Accountability You lead with clarity and conviction-owning your role in shaping ICU strategy, mentoring teams and driving performance across complex care environments.

Ingenuity & Empathy You bring calm leadership and innovative thinking to high-stakes situations, balancing clinical precision with compassion for patients, families and colleagues.

Career Path

Practicing Start your journey as a practicing clinician focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.

Single-site Leadership Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles youll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.

Multi-site Leadership Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

"When you have best-in-class care in the ICU, surgeons, specialists and primary care providers trust their patients will be in good hands. Our leaders understand the ICU is a critical gateway to a successful hospital and we focus on bringing the best care in support of your hospitals mission and goals."

Steve Matchett, MD, CEO, Critical Care

"High-performing ICU teams use intensivist-led multidisciplinary rounds and team meetings to collaborate with the medical staff and measure the metrics that support favorable patient outcomes. We do this without exception and we achieve exceptional results."

Sergio Zanotti, MD, FCCM, Chief Medical Officer, Critical Care

"This isnt just a job, its a career in a supportive high‑performance environment that puts clinicians and patients first."

Hesham Hessaballa, MD, Regional Medical Director

"Local clinical leadership matters. We tailor each ICU program to the sites needs and physician mix with national resources behind us."

Rebecca Doebelee, MD, Regional Medical Director

Rewards

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
Short & Long-Term Disability
401K with company match
Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD, CME Reimbursement)
Physician Mental Health Counseling
Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

Critical Care Deliver life‑saving care in 21 states where we manage 80 ICUs supported by highly collaborative expert teams.

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Critical Care Physician (Nocturnist)

Sound Inpatient Physicians Holdings, LLC

Visalia, CA

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Sound Inpatient Physicians Holdings, LLC