About this role
Hospitalist Medical Director
Job Highlights
- High Earning Potential
- Less than 1 Hour from a Large Lake
- No State Income Tax
Lead Patient-Centered Care as a Medical Director in Lufkin, Texas at CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial
We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Lufkin — better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.
Local Team Collaboration:
- At CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial in Lufkin, our strong, collaborative team includes thirteen physicians.
- We are an integral part of our hospital community and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership.
- Our team actively participates in committees and leadership roles to support quality and process improvement.
Qualifications
- Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
- Minimum of one year in hospital medicine as a leader in an associate medical director or director-level role.
- We proudly sponsor H1B visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required visa filing fees are covered by Sound.
Scheduling:
- A combination of clinical and administrative time.
- 10 clinical shifts per month, and 60 hours a month of protected administrative time.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and leadership to a team of seasoned providers.
- Collaborate with both Sound Physicians leaders, as well as hospital leaders, in meeting key goals in care delivery and quality metrics.
Living and Working in Lufkin:
- Lufkin, Texas, is often considered a great place to live due to its welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and proximity to natural attractions such as the Davy Crockett National Forest.
- Residents appreciate the small-town atmosphere, friendly neighbors, and diverse outdoor activities, making it an appealing location for those seeking a balanced and comfortable lifestyle.
- Lufkin is about 2 hours from Houston.
Rewards and Compensation:
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Highly competitive salary.
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Medical director stipend and management bonus incentive.
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Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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401k with matching contributions.
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Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
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Annual CME allowance.
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Relocation assistance available.
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About Sound Physicians
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As a physician-founded and led medical group, we believe that a better career—one with strong support and meaningful opportunity—leads to better care for patients. That’s why our promise is to bring better to the bedside: better ideas, better approaches, better care.
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We practice hospital-based medicine at the community level, with empowered local teams and leadership supported by a nationwide network. Our multi-specialty medical group includes more than 4,000 physicians, advanced practice providers, CRNAs, and nurses working across 400 hospitals in 45 states.
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At Sound, each of us is a care catalyst—creating exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, and dignified care for every patient. We offer greater autonomy, flexibility, and support in your role and within your specialty, so you can focus on building meaningful connections across teams and communities.
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Uncompromising care is a collective effort. While our clinicians provide care at the bedside, our business colleagues play a vital role—building strong teams, forming key partnerships, attracting great talent, and keeping operations running smoothly. Their work ensures our clinicians can stay focused on what matters most: caring for patients.
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We are unified by purpose and driven by impact. With competitive total rewards and opportunities for purposeful growth and focused development, we empower you in your role and career. Together, we support our patients, our partners, and each other.
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Posted August 5, 2026