Hospitalist Physician

  • $320,000–$330,000 Per Year

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CategorySelectAccountable Care OrgAccounting & PayrollAdvisory ServicesAnesthesiologyBusiness DevelopmentClinical LeadershipClinical SupportCritical CareEmergency MedicineHospital MedicineInformation TechnologyMedical DirectorNursingPeople TeamPost Acute / Transitional CareRevenue CycleSite AdministrationTelemedicine. Red Bluff offers convenient access to larger nearby communities, with Redding located approximately 35-40 minutes north and Chico approximately 45-50 minutes south, providing additional options for housing, dining, shopping, and entertainment.

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LocationRed Bluff, CA
Salary$320,000–$330,000 Per Year

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Hospitalist Physician at Sound Physicians

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Hospitalist Physician

Red Bluff, California

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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.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
  • Shift: Day
  • Travel: No

Hospitalist Physician

Red Bluff, California

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Join Our Red Bluff, California Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician - A Role Designed for You

Our mission in Red Bluff 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.

Local Team Collaboration:

  • Join our close-knit team of 6 physicians and 2 APPs, with the support of a clinical performance nurse at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital.
  • Our dedicated team consists of two hospitalists during the day and one at night (one APP during the day).
  • We are a diverse team from different ethnic backgrounds and training programs, including internal medicine and family medicine.
  • At St. Elizabeth, we're more than just a healthcare team; we're a community. We actively participate in various hospital committees.
  • We proudly sponsor J1-HHS and Conrad 30 visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required visa filing fees are covered by Sound.

Qualifications:

  • A Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Board-certified/eligible in internal or family medicine.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

  • We offer an array of flexible scheduling options, including a balanced 7-days-on, 7-days-off block schedule, allowing for quality time at work and home.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You'll experience an average census of 10-12 per physician, with 1-3 admissions per day and 2-6 admissions per night.
  • We welcome the challenge of complex cases, working in an open ICU with telemedicine critical care 24/7.
  • Procedures are not required, and the ED runs codes.
  • Cerner EMR and access to Sound Physicians internal informatics platform.
  • Phone consultations with specialists at our larger regional hospital complement opportunities for independent practice.
  • We maintain strong connections through team meetings held monthly or bi-monthly.

Living and Working in Red Bluff:

  • Nestled in Tehama County, midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border, Red Bluff boasts a population of around 14,000 on the scenic Sacramento River. Serving as a gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park, it features a Mediterranean climate and is renowned for agriculture, a charming downtown, affordability, and proximity to larger cities, fostering a strong sense of community and making it an attractive place to call home.
  • St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a rural gem spread over 3,000 square miles, serving a population of 65,000.
  • Red Bluff offers convenient access to larger nearby communities, with Redding located approximately 35-40 minutes north and Chico approximately 45-50 minutes south, providing additional options for housing, dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Compensation:

  • Expected yearly salary is $320,000-$330,000, depending on experience, with an opportunity for competitive bonus/loan forgiveness options.

Melinda Tucker, Director, Clinical Recruiter | mtucker@soundphysicians.com | (615) 972-3092

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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're part of a tightly integrated team of hospitalists 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 hospital strategy, mentoring peers, and driving 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

  • Practicing

  • Single-site Leadership

  • Multi-site Leadership

  • 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, you'll 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

  • "In Savannah, most of us have been together 12 to 20 years. That doesn't happen by accident-it happens because people genuinely enjoy showing up for each other."

Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE

Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine

  • "My job is to clear the path so local leaders can succeed. They know their hospitals better than anyone. We're here to give them the tools, the data, and the support - not to micromanage them."

Chia-Shing Yang, MD

Regional President, Hospital Medicine

  • "I moved states for this role. I knew right away-after meeting the team-that this was the kind of environment where I could grow and be supported."

Sunny Pattar, MD

Medical Director, Hospital Medicine

  • "We're proud of the impact we're making. It's real, it's measurable, and it's felt in our communities."

Karen Allen, MD

Divisional Chief Medical 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., LEAD)

  • CME Reimbursement

  • Physician Mental Health Counseling

  • Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

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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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