Hospitalist Physician

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community right here in Buffalo - better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports both your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant city, we'd love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Our supportive and dynamic team of 12 physicians and 6 APPs is well-established and has built a reputation for collaborating with other hospital departments at Mercy Hospital Buffalo to bring the best possible quality of care to our patients.
• Our team is comprised of clinicians from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds who are dependable and flexible. You can count on them to follow through.
• We have a great relationship with our medical staff office; they are very efficient and helpful during the privileging process. We have multiple committees that our providers can lead or join.
• Enhancing the patient experience, our clinical performance nurse plays a pivotal role in assisting you throughout the care process.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician
• Hospitalist experience preferred
• We proudly sponsor H1B candidates with in-house visa specialists.

Scheduling:

• Your schedule will be 7 days on and 7 days off.
• Swing shift:
  The hours are 11 am to 11 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• The hospital has a closed ICU with intensivist coverage 24/7. No procedures required.
• As a Swing physician, you will perform an average of 10 admissions.
• Our hospitalist team is part of the rapid response team with intensivist support. No code responsibility there is a code blue team.
• Excellent subspecialty support
• Our team meets frequently to relay key information from administration, discuss group operations, and for general feedback.
• We use EPIC EMR and have access to our own internal informatics platform.

Living and Working in Buffalo:

• Buffalo isn't just where we work-it's where we live and enjoy an affordable cost of living. Residents enjoy a rich history, with architectural landmarks, an abundance of parks, and proximity to the Great Lakes, offering a mix of recreational opportunities and a strong sense of community.

Buffalo Community-Centered Care:

• Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we've focused on the people of Buffalo 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: Expected annual compensation for a full-time, swing shift Hospitalist is between $310k- $320k, which is comprised of a base salary plus incentives
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
  • 401k plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
  • Annual CME allowance to support professional development.
  • We emphasize growth and development as a central feature of Sound practices. Teammates can expand their careers locally and within the broader medical group.