Hospital Medicine Physician | Loan Forgiveness Options!
Hospital Medicine Physician | Loan Forgiveness Options! at Sound Physicians — Red Bluff, California, US
- Company: Sound Physicians
- Location: Red Bluff, California, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
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.
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:
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Join our close-knit team of 6 physicians and 3 APPs, with the support of a clinical performance nurse at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital.
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Our dedicated team consists of two hospitalists during the day and one at night (one APP during the day).
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We are a diverse team from different ethnic backgrounds and training programs, including internal medicine, internal medicine/pediatrics, and family medicine.
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At St. Elizabeth, we're more than just a healthcare team; we're a community. We actively participate in various hospital committees.
Qualifications:
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A Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
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Board certified/eligible in internal, family medicine, or med/peds.
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Med/peds or family medicine will also have the opportunity to provide coverage for pediatric patients.
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Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
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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:
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You'll experience an average census of 10-12 per physician, with 1-3 admissions per day and 2-6 admissions per night.
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For pediatric coverage, you'll experience 1-2 patients per day - primarily newborns, who may also require resuscitation for critical newborns until transfer, and assist the ER in facilitating transfers of critical patients.
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We welcome the challenge of complex cases, working in an open ICU with telemedicine critical care 24/7. We do most procedures and run codes.
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Cerner EMR and access to Sound Physicians' internal informatics platform.
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Phone consultations with specialists at our larger regional hospital complement opportunities for independent practice.
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We maintain strong connections through team meetings held monthly or bi-monthly.
Living and Working in Red Bluff:
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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.
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St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a rural gem spread over 3,000 square miles, serving a population of 65,000.
Compensation:
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Expected yearly salary is $320,000-$330,000, depending on experience, with an opportunity for competitive bonus/loan forgiveness options.
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Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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401k with matching contributions.
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Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
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Mental health counseling.
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Annual CME allowance.
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Relocation assistance available.
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Leadership development programs.
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Continuing education and professional licensing support.
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Contact Information
Melinda Tucker, Director, Clinical Recruiter | mtucker@soundphysicians.com | (615) 972-3092