To our prospective teammates,

I am the system medical director for Sound Physicians emergency medicine practice at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg in Pittsburg, Kansas. I've proudly been a part of Sound for the past three years, and I welcome physicians and advanced practice providers who seek new opportunities or are embarking on a career change. Allow me to provide you with insights into our organization, focusing on our dedicated people, our clinical practice, and our unwavering purpose as you contemplate your next steps:

• We are an established, close-knit team of six physicians and two APPs who work and communicate well with each other.
• We thrive on the diversity of our clinicians, hailing from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds. We continuously learn from one another to approach patient care with fresh perspectives.
• We keep the team involved and hear their opinions and voices when making changes within the team. We value strong work ethic and honesty, and patient safety always comes first.
• Teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We are always ready to lend a helping hand - even during procedures and at shift change.
• Many of us are active on hospital committees, including the medical executive committee, which helps solidify our relationships with specialists and our supportive administration. Clinicians can champion specific projects that help improve care, such as working to update current order sets.
• We proudly offer J1-visa sponsorship through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Conrad 30.

• We are a community-based hospital with a 16-bed emergency department, seeing over 19,000 visits annually.
• We are looking for board-certified/eligible emergency medicine physicians or family medicine physicians with emergency medicine experience.
• Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer a flexible schedule. We are always there to support each other when covering shifts. Currently, our shift times are 6 am-6 pm.
• Benefit from robust subspecialty support and imaging services, ensuring exceptional care and diagnostics for our patients.
• Regular monthly meetings, both remote and in-person, foster engagement and provide a platform for feedback.
• Full-time status is 120 hours per month.
• 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.

• Our top priority is always the well-being of our patients.
• Growth and development are key features of Sound, where teammates can expand their careers here locally and within the broader medical group.
• We are a community-minded team and encourage team members who want to contribute in and out of the hospital to help make our local community thrive.

Pittsburg, Kansas, is a beautiful place to live due to its strong sense of community, affordable cost of living, and diverse opportunities, including reputable educational institutions like Pittsburg State University. The city boasts a blend of small-town charm with ample recreational activities, a thriving arts scene, and a robust economy, making it an attractive and welcoming place for residents.

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Reach out to my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.

Dr. Tim Stebbins
System Medical Director