Prospective Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant candidates:
I am the medical director for the Sound Physicians hospital medicine practice at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital, in St. Charles, Missouri. I’ve been a part of Sound since 2021 and I’m proud of the hospitalist program we’ve built. The team and I welcome interest from advanced practice providers (APPs) coming out of training or desiring a career change. I’d like to share more about our people, practice, and purpose as you consider this opportunity:
People

• We are a closely knit, established team of 12 physicians and 2 APPs, with the support of a clinical performance nurse who is a registered nurse, and a hospitalist coordinator.
• Our team is comprised of clinicians from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds who learn from each other in our approach to patient care.
• Within the hospital, we enjoy being involved in a variety of committees and interest groups, and the hospital is grateful for our expertise within these groups.
• We have excellent relationships with other departments in the hospital, supporting a smooth transition of care for all patients.

Practice

• We’re looking for board-certified or board eligible APP who enjoys seeing a variety of patients of all adult ages, to work Swing shift.
• We seek prior experience as a Hospitalist NP/PA, if possible, or at minimum experience in the hospitalist setting as an RN, or similar.
• To set you up for success, Sound provides outstanding training and onboarding for all APPs.
• Our APPs focus on admissions during the swing shift and provider cross-coverage during the night shift. Our team never works alone.
• We use EPIC, with access to our own internal informatics platform.
• Our schedule is very predictable, which allows for ease in work-life balance. Our team helps each other with coverage when one of us wishes to have time off.
• Our team is proud of our support for each other, which includes opportunities to converse and share information via daily morning huddles and monthly team meetings.
• 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.

Purpose

• We put patients first. Always.
• A focus on growth and development is a key feature of our practices, with the opportunity to expand your career here locally and within the broader Sound medical group.
• We’re a community-minded team and encourage our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to contribute in and out of the hospital to help the greater St. Charles community thrive.

For those considering a move, St. Charles is a serene suburb of St. Louis that’s home to approximately 70,000 people and offers a family-friendly ambiance along the Missouri River. Its historic downtown, dining, shopping, Frontier Park, and vibrant cultural scene make it a thriving community with something for everyone from sports and wineries to parks and live music.
To learn more, please reach out to my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.
Dr. Waseem El-Aneed
Medical Director
Sound Physicians Hospital Medicine
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
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