Hospitalist Medical Director | Flexible Scheduling Available

Discover what’s possible in your career as a Medical Director in Hospital Medicine in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Dyersburg—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

Local Team Collaboration:

• We are seeking a Medical Director to join our close-knit, well-established team of 6 physicians, 1 advanced practice provider (APP), and the invaluable support of a clinical performance nurse at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
• Our team meets monthly to review performance metrics, address group matters, and collaborate on solutions to improve patient care.
• Work alongside a dedicated, high-performing team supported by a clinical performance nurse, with access to resources that foster individual and team success.

Qualifications:

• Board certification or board eligibility in the relevant specialty.
• Minimum of one year in hospital medicine as a leader in an associate medical director or director-level role.
• We proudly sponsor H1B visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required visa filing fees are covered by Sound.

Scheduling:

• Our standard rotation is 7-days on and 7-days off, spanning Monday through Sunday.
• We value work-life balance, with the option for a flexible schedule and a commitment to covering for one another when a team member is on leave.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care through a daily rounding model involving three providers, with an average patient census of 12-15 per provider. On-call periods include admissions ranging from zero to a maximum of four to five patients.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, general surgery, urology, GI, endocrinology, orthopedics, and wound care specialists. Collaborate with a dedicated nocturnist for 7p-7a coverage and work alongside advanced practice providers (APPs) from Bethel University to contribute to teaching and expanding educational services.
• Engage in challenging cases within an open ICU setting, where our diverse services—such as interventional cardiology, pulmonology, and nephrology—support comprehensive patient care.

Living and Working in Dyersburg:

• People are drawn to Dyersburg, Tennessee, for its serene, small-town atmosphere and the genuine sense of community that prevails. The town’s welcoming environment and affordable cost of living make it an ideal place to call home.
• We are a community-minded team, encouraging members to make meaningful contributions both within the hospital and beyond. Together, we work to foster the health and well-being of Dyersburg, making a positive impact locally.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses based on performance and growth.

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.