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Physician Opportunities

At this time we are actively seeking candidates for:

• Internal medicine
• ENT
• Rheumatology
• Neurology
• Family Medicine

Following the example of Jesus, our mission is to alleviate human suffering through physical, mental and spiritiual healing. As such, we seek staff and care providers who are supportive of our mission and can provide this level of care with our patients.

Sonora Regional Medical Center operates a large network of 14 primary care practices in Sonora and five other outlying communities consisting of 22 family and internal medicine physicians. The network is an attractive option for physicians wishing to avoid much of the cost and hassle of setting up and managing a practice. Network physicians receive a regular base pay, quarterly productivity bonuses, malpractice insurance and benefits reimbursement.

Non-network physicians can receive an extremely competitive income guarantee, and moving and practice start-up assistance.

Sonora is the regional hub of Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties, still known as a vacation destination for recreation and tourism. Attractions include numerous lakes and reservoirs for water sports; mountains for hiking, skiing and camping; historic towns which were established during the California gold rush; and the beautiful Yosemite National Park. With a service area population of 76,000, the hospital is three hours east of San Francisco and one hour from Modesto and Stockton.

In 2004, Sonora Community Hospital became Sonora Regional Medical Center when we opened the doors to our brand new medical facility. Our new name reflects the hospital's advancement from a small rural hospital to a medical center which serves all or part of three counties, boasts an impressive array of current technology and serves a medical staff which is larger and more diverse than most communities our size.

With an excellent medical community and no managed care, Sonora is a wonderful place to practice medicine. To discuss these opportunities, contact:

Sound Inpatient Hospitalist Program

Our company
Sound Inpatient Physicians (Sound), a leading hospitalist company, provides compassionate, skillful medical care to patients nationwide. Sound’s partner hospitals and payors benefit from our focus on patient flow, hospital efficiency and resource utilization. Through our specialty designed programs, we are successful in reducing healthcare costs, improving safety and bedside care to patients in acute, long-term acute and skilled nursing healthcare delivery systems. Sound is on the forefront of hospital medicine, a growing specialty that has revolutionized inpatient care to the betterment of patients, the medical community and hospitals.

Our hospitalists have dedicated themselves to inpatient care. Sound’s cohesive team approach provides expert, on-site medical care 24 hours a day, from admission to discharge. They work in close consultation with the medical community, including primary care physicians, emergency medicine physicians and other referring specialists.

Key facts

• Sound Inpatient Physicians is a privately held practice, founded in 2001 by Robert A. Bessler, M.D., President and CEO
• Brings commitment to deliver the highest-quality of care for patients and a better career opportunity for hospitalist physicians
• Actively provides programs to develop and retain physicians including on-going training, leadership development, and a partnership track
• Secures programs featuring choice locations in the US
• Employs over 350 physicians and more than 80 support personnel
• Growth organization providing inpatient healthcare services to over 35 acute-care and more than 50 sub-acute care facilities and long-term, acute-care hospitals nationwide
• Cares for more than 100,000 patients annually and continuously expanding
• Manages inpatient care in collaboration greater than 1500 referring physicians
• Invests in regional operations and support systems

Our patients are our greatest concern…
Sound is foremost dedicated to providing the finest medical care to our hospitalized patients. Sound uses proven processes and tailored technology solutions that improve quality, efficiency and satisfaction, while focusing on patient management. Typically length of stay is reduced as are readmissions resulting in enhanced patient safety. By using hospital resources more wisely, our hospitalists are better able to avoid unnecessary tests, reduce avoidable hospital days as well as possible subsequent readmissions, overall improving patient safety and care. Sound hospitalists are given reasonable patient responsibilities that allow them the necessary time and focus with each patient and their family. Patients and their families appreciate the team’s commitment to patient care.

Our physicians are our greatest asset…
Sound employs board certified internal medicine specialists to join the physician hospitalist teams in the Sound partner hospitals. The foundation of Sound rests on our exceptional physicians. Therefore, recruiting and retaining the best physicians remains a primary focus. We support our physicians in structuring their work so as to lead a balanced life. Realistic scheduling and on-going professional development through the Sound Hospitalist Institute® fosters professional satisfaction. Sound prides itself as a physician led organization. Key leadership positions throughout the organization are held by physicians.

Residents and Fellows – Adventist Health’s AdvanceMD program is all about you. With AdvanceMD you get paid up to two years before you complete your training. To compare locations, find out additional details and be considered for opportunities, visit www.advanceMDprogram.com.

To find out more about all physician opportunities in Adventist Health’s West Coast system, visit www.adventisthealth.org/phyjobs.

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