Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant

Sound Inpatient Physicians Holdings, LLC

Springfield, GA

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Springfield, GA
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Springfield Georgia Apply Save Job Jump To Overview Responsibilities Culture Career Path Rewards Expertise. Partnership. Purpose.

In hospital medicine APPs play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient-centered care across the inpatient continuum. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and compassionate leadership to every encounter-ensuring timely interventions, smooth transitions, and coordinated care. With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our hospital medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing complex cases or contributing to performance improvement, you are supported by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.

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Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant Springfield Georgia ATS Salesforce Apply Save Job Job ID JOB-000197 Date posted 02182026 Category Hospital Medicine

Shape the future of healthcare in Springfield, GA by becoming our next nocturnist Physician Assistant.

We believe in bringing better to our local community in Springfield-better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If youre looking for a role that supports your professional growth while contributing to a vibrant community, wed love to talk.

We are hiring for an nocturnist position.

An nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with an overnight schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration

Join our Sound-employed team of 2 physicians and 2 APPs at Effingham Hospital.

Effingham Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital.

There isnt an ICU, and we transfer patients who need a higher level of care to Memorial University in Savannah, which is also a Sound Hospitalist service.

Collaborate with Sound Physicians to enhance hospital services through the role of a nocturnist Physician Assistant.

We focus on utilization management, UM compliance, and clinical documentation improvement, CDI, to support hospital performance.

We also have physician advisors who are based in Savannah, contributing to a South Georgia network of excellence.

Qualifications

  • Board certified/eligible physician assistant with previous hospitalist experience.
  • Previous nocturnist experience is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work 7-days-on, 7-days-off, 7p-7a, doing admissions, average 2 nights, and taking cross-coverage calls on an average daily census of 20 at a 25-bed hospital.
  • Collaborate with the hospitalist Director for the management of patients.
  • Participate in monthly hospitalist team meetings.

Living and Working in Springfield, GA

Springfield offers a unique combination of a small coastal town and a laid-back lifestyle. Only 30 minutes from Savannah and the beach.

Perfect for those who enjoy outdoor activities and scenic surroundings.

The citys abundant recreational options make it a prime location for individuals and families alike.

Springfield is conveniently located near Savannah and Hilton Head, offering access to cultural dining and entertainment amenities while still maintaining its charming, relaxed small-town atmosphere.

Compensation

  • $150k yearly salary and benefits package.

Our Values in Action

Uncompromising Care You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact, because every patient deserves excellence.

Collaboration You are part of a tightly integrated team of APPs and physicians who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.

Accountability You lead with intention, owning your role in shaping patient care, mentoring peers, and contributing to performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.

Ingenuity & Empathy You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Trainee Practicing Single-site Leadership Multi-site Leadership Specialty Leadership

Trainee Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.

Practicing Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

Single-site Leadership Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.

Multi-site Leadership Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.

Specialty Leadership Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from our team

Our advanced practice providers work in a team-based care model alongside their physician colleagues. Theyre driving the care for their patients, but at the same time, they have that physician collaborator there. If they have a question or need another set of eyes on the patient, the physician is there to do that. This provides our advanced practice providers with the support needed to practice at the top of their license.

April Burke, Chief Advanced Practice Officer

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., LEADCME)
  • Reimbursement
  • Physician Mental Health Counseling
  • Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

Hospital Medicine

Join one of our 250 programs operating across 30 states, delivering comprehensive inpatient care centered on teamwork, quality, and patient outcomes.

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