What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Medicine Physician (Nocturnist) position at Sound Physicians?
Join our team as a Hospitalist or Nocturnist Medicine Physician in Lubbock, Texas, and lead the way in patient care.
Our mission in Lubbock 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.
People First in Lubbock
Local Team Collaboration
Scheduling
Lubbock-Centered Care
Our mission in Lubbock 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.
People First in Lubbock
Local Team Collaboration
- At Covenant Medical Center, our well-established team consists of 28 physicians and 8 APPs.
- Work alongside our dedicated providers, committed to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with all stakeholders in a positive manner.
- We promote a caring environment, value each other’s well-being, and seamlessly collaborate across hospital departments to achieve shared objectives.
- The candidate must be board-certified/eligible.
- We accept both internal medicine and family medicine trained physicians. Hospitalist experience is preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply.
- ACLS certification is mandatory.
- H1B candidates invited to apply; access to Sound’s in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts.
Scheduling
- 7 days on, 7 days off.
- Open nocturnist shift is 8 PM – 8 AM.
- Daily coverage for all positions is:
- Eleven daytime hospitalists (rounders 8a-8p), one admitter hospitalist (8a-8p)/day, one swing hospitalist (10-hour shift 3p-1a), and one nocturnist physician (8p-8a).
- Two-day APPs (one rounding, one admitting 8a-8p) and two night APPs (cross cover and admitting).
- Provide high-quality, comprehensive medical care and post-operative care to a 977-bed facility (241 beds covered by Sound).
- Manage the responsibility of the floor pager and collaborate with the Nocturnist.
- Receive a high volume of transfers from a broad referral area, including a Level IV trauma center and a comprehensive stroke center.
- Utilize EPIC EMR systems and Sound’s internal informatics platform.
- Lubbock is more than just where we work—it’s where we live and experience the heart of West Texas.
- With its lively culture, vibrant arts scene, and strong agricultural heritage, Lubbock offers a unique blend of modern living and traditional Texas charm.
- Whether you’re enjoying a local festival, exploring the outdoors, or connecting with friends and family, Lubbock is a place where you can truly feel at home.
Lubbock-Centered Care
- Many team members serve on various committees, including the medical executive, utilization management, quality review, sepsis, and stroke.
- Some providers are preceptors for internal medicine residents from Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
- We regularly gather monetary donations to support a local children’s home.
- We handle a significant influx of patients from Eastern New Mexico and rural Texas, collaborating closely with case management to overcome unique socioeconomic challenges and ensure comprehensive care beyond the acute setting.
- We operate as a well-organized team with updated systems, teaching tools, and educational programs provided by Sound, all while prioritizing patient well-being and supporting career advancement opportunities within the medical group.
- Compensation:
- Hourly compensation is $2200 for the nocturnist position.
- Nocturnist rounder’s base yearly salary is 402K plus bonuses.
- Robust sign-on bonus and RVU & quality bonuses offered.
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401k with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Annual CME allowance.
- Professional development opportunities.
Salary : $2,200
