Medical Director Physician
Moses Lake, WA Full-time Medical Director
At a glance
Medical Director role at Sound Physicians. Moses Lake, WA · full-time · $390,000 a year.
SalaryStated by Sound Physicians
$390,000
Pay for this role, in USD per year, as stated in the listing.
RoleMedical Director
LocationMoses Lake, WA
EmploymentFull-time
Pay$390,000
PostedOct 3, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the employer's listing.
What you'll do
- Lead the local group of 5 hospital medicine physicians and provide clinical oversight for their work
- Build working relationships with hospital leadership and help guide quality and process improvements
- Care for inpatients at a small acute care hospital with an open ICU and limited subspecialty support
- Manage vents and respond to rapid responses and codes while caring for ICU patients without intensivist backup
What you bring
- You are board-certified or board-eligible in internal medicine; family medicine may be considered with hospitalist experience
- You can manage ICU patients without intensivist backup and are comfortable handling vents, rapid responses and codes
- Procedural skills are preferred, along with 1-2 years of hospitalist work and prior leadership experience
Who this fits
This role combines hospital medicine leadership with an average of 12 clinical shifts a month and flexible scheduling. It suits a physician comfortable practicing autonomously in an open ICU with limited subspecialty support. The position is based in Moses Lake, Washington.
From the employer
Join our Moses Lake, Washington Team as a Medical Director, Hospital Medicine - a Role Designed for You
Our mission in Moses Lake 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:
- Lead our local team of five hospital medicine physicians committed to improving outcomes for the community we serve.
- We are an integral part of the hospital and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership and providing Emergency Medicine services in addition to Hospital medicine.
- Our team actively participates in committees and leadership roles to support quality and process improvement.
- Outside of work, we come together for social events to celebrate special occasions and share common interests like food and sports.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified/eligible in internal medicine. Family medicine can be considered with demonstrated hospitalist experience.
- Ability to manage ICU patients without intensivist backup.
- Procedural competency preferred.
- Prefer at least 1-2 years of hospitalist experience and previous leadership experience.
Scheduling:
- Flexible scheduling is available. Medical Director works an average of 12 clinical shifts a month.
- We understand the importance of spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors. That's why we offer a flexible schedule that allows for work-life balance. Our team covers for each other when anyone is out, ensuring that you can enjoy time off without worry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical oversight for the team while building strong relationships with our hospital partner leadership.
- Providing inpatient care to a small, acute care hospital with an open ICU and minimal subspecialty support.
- Deliver exceptional care in a community-centered practice where your expertise helps shape better outcomes for the patients who need it most.
- Manageable census and opportunity to practice with autonomy.
- Candidates must be comfortable with vent management and responding to rapid responses and codes.
Living and Working in Moses Lake:
- Moses Lake is known for its expansive lake and stunning desert landscapes. This Washington gem offers the peace of small-town living, while being less than a half-day's drive away from the bigger cities of Spokane and Seattle.
- Enjoy the vibrancy of outdoor adventures, whether boating, fishing, or enjoying the local arts scene; Moses Lake is where you can truly enjoy life.
- Our patients always come first. We're a community-minded team and encourage our team members to contribute in and out of the hospital to help make our local community thrive.
- Growth and development are at the core of Sound's medical practices, so we offer our clinicians opportunities and career advancement across the whole medical group.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Annual compensation of $390,000 plus incentives.
- Sign-on bonus of $50,000.
- Relocation assistance provided.
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice, tail coverage, 401K with matching contributions, and annual CME allowance.
Melinda Tucker, Director, Clinical Recruiter