Hospital Medicine Physician (Nocturnist)

**Join our team as a Hospitalist in Fremont, California, and lead the way in patient care at Washington Hospital**

At Washington Hospital, we strive to deliver “better” to our community – better care, better collaboration, and a heartfelt dedication to those we serve. If you’re seeking a role that fosters professional growth and community connection, let’s start a conversation.

We are hiring a Nocturnist physician. 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.

**People First in Fremont**

Local Team Collaboration:

• We take pride in our well-established team, which currently comprises 16 members, including six daytime rounders, one swing physician, one nocturnist, and a clinical performance registered nurse at Washington Hospital.
• Excellent nursing staff as well as collaborative consulting services.
• Outstanding hospital leadership who are very supportive of our team.
• Our open and respectful culture includes integrity, honesty, and support.

Qualifications:

• A medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution is required.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• An active medical license in California or eligibility for licensure is required.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

**Practice in the Heart of the Community**

Scheduling:

• 7 on/7 off block schedule

Key Responsibilities:

• Washington Hospital is a 415-bed acute-care hospital with a 28-bed ICU and a 23-bed emergency room.
• Closed ICU – the ICU team runs 24/7 intensivist support and codes.
• Manageable workload and encounters foster a balanced and supportive work environment.
• Epic EMR and have access to Sound Physicians’ internal informatics platform for streamlined and efficient workflow.

**Living and Working in Fremont:**

• Located on the Eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, Fremont, California, is an ethnically diverse community. Fremont has a high median income, making it a safe and family-friendly environment with a moderate Mediterranean climate, typical of the San Francisco Bay Area near the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west.  The Bay Area is a great place to live with its diversity and many opportunities for fun activities, and the hospital is in an ideal location with many restaurants and amenities.
• Fremont is only forty miles from San Francisco. San Francisco is renowned for its vibrant culinary scene, offering a foodie paradise with diverse cuisines worldwide. Additionally, the city’s proximity to Lake Tahoe, just a few hours away, allows outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the stunning beauty of the lake and its surrounding mountains.

**Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact**

Fremont-Centered Care:

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

About Sound Physicians

As a physician-founded and led medical group, we believe that a better career—one with strong support and meaningful opportunity—leads to better care for patients. That’s why our promise is to bring better to the bedside: better ideas, better approaches, better care.

We practice hospital-based medicine at the community level, with empowered local teams and leadership supported by a nationwide network. Our multi-specialty medical group includes more than 4,000 physicians, advanced practice providers, CRNAs, and nurses working across 400 hospitals in 45 states.

At Sound, each of us is a care catalyst—creating exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, and dignified care for every patient. We offer greater autonomy, flexibility, and support in your role and within your specialty, so you can focus on building meaningful connections across teams and communities.

Uncompromising care is a collective effort. While our clinicians provide care at the bedside, our business colleagues play a vital role—building strong teams, forming key partnerships, attracting great talent, and keeping operations running smoothly. Their work ensures our clinicians can stay focused on what matters most: caring for patients.

We are unified by purpose and driven by impact. With competitive total rewards and opportunities for purposeful growth and focused development, we empower you in your role and career. Together, we support our patients, our partners, and each other.