Hospital Medicine Physician (Nocturnist)

Join Our Stockton, California Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

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

We are hiring for full-time swing and nocturnist physicians. 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 Stockton

Local Team Collaboration:

• Become part of a cohesive and long-standing team of 24 physicians with the support of a clinical performance nurse at St. Joseph’s Medical Center.
• Our team comprises clinicians from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds who rely on and learn from one another in their approach to patient care.
• We gather frequently for lunch and monthly for team meetings.
• We proudly sponsor H-1B and J1 visa candidates, and Sound has excellent in-house visa specialists as well as licensing and credentialing experts. All required filing fees are paid, and services are covered by Sound.

Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• This position requires IM board certification or eligibility, with the expectation of obtaining certification.
• Active medical license or eligible to become licensed in California.
• We welcome interest from physicians coming out of training or physicians with experience desiring a career change.

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling:

• Full-time Nocturnist opening.
• Full-time swing Hospitalist opening.

Key Responsibilities:

• We work in an open ICU setting with 24/7 intensivist coverage. Our team is not required to do procedures.
• We encourage our team to participate in hospital committees and the community.
• For those who like to teach, we work with Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residents.

Living and Working in Stockton:

• Stockton is where diverse culture and dynamic living come together. With its growing arts scene, vibrant local economy, and close proximity to both the Bay Area and the Sierra Nevada, Stockton offers a rich lifestyle full of opportunities. Whether you’re exploring the Stockton Marina, enjoying a local festival, or connecting with the community, Stockton is a place where you can work, live, and grow.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Stockton-Centered Care:

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

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: The expected annual compensation for this role is $ 320,000-$330,000.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
  • Annual CME allowance.
  • Secure your future via Sound Physicians’ Path to Partnership™ track + attain incentive-based rewards based on performance