To our prospective teammates,
I'm the hospitalist medical director for Sound Physicians at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, CA. I joined the hospitalist team at St. Mary's in 2019 as a hospitalist and grew into the hospitalist medical director role. We are expanding our team, and I'd like to share more about who we are and what we do - specifically about our people, practice, and purpose - as you consider your options:
People - Become a valued member of our team of eight hospitalist physicians, where a friendly atmosphere is at the core of our work environment.
- Experience the strength of our team's diversity, with clinicians from varied geographic, educational, and training backgrounds, creating a supportive and inclusive culture.
- Within the hospital, we work closely with our colleagues in other departments to ensure a smooth transition of care.
Practice - We work in an open ICU environment, but no procedures are required.
- We use Epic EMR and have access to Sound Physicians' internal informatics platform.
- Compensation depends on the number of shifts worked. On average, our physicians earn $316k- $330k base salaries with a regular rotation of the day and night shifts.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability, 401k with match, paid medical malpractice and tail coverage, and annual CME allowance.
- Internal medicine and family medicine candidates are eligible. Candidates must be board-certified or eligible with the expectation of obtaining certification.
- J1 eligible; access to Sound's in-house visa specialists as well as our licensing and credentialing experts; all required filing fees for the visa are paid and services covered
Purpose - We put patients first. Always.
- We value and support growth and development in our hospital medicine practice, allowing you to explore new opportunities locally and within the broader medical group.
- We're a community-minded team that supports involvement and contributions to community health and wellness in and out of the hospital.
Apple Valley, CA, is a beautiful place to call home, perfectly balancing suburban comfort and natural beauty. Residents benefit from a pleasant climate, proximity to the stunning landscapes of the Mojave Desert, and a range of recreational activities. The community s family-friendly environment, excellent schools, and community services make Apple Valley an inviting and desirable location for those seeking a welcoming and vibrant place to live.
Want to learn more about this opportunity? Reach out to my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.
Dr. Ajay Moganti, MD
Hospitalist Medical Director
