Hospitalist Medical Director
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Dyersburg, TN
- Background
- MD / physician
- Skills
- Medical
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Discover what’s possible in your career as a Medical Director in Hospital Medicine in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Dyersburg—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.
Local Team Collaboration:
- We are seeking a Medical Director to join our close-knit, well-established team of 6 physicians, 1 advanced practice provider (APP), and the invaluable support of a clinical performance nurse at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
- Our team meets monthly to review performance metrics, address group matters, and collaborate on solutions to improve patient care.
- Work alongside a dedicated, high-performing team supported by a clinical performance nurse, with access to resources that foster individual and team success.
Qualifications:
- Board certification or board eligibility in the relevant specialty.
- 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:
- Our standard rotation is 7-days on and 7-days off, spanning Monday through Sunday.
- We value work-life balance, with the option for a flexible schedule and a commitment to covering for one another when a team member is on leave.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care through a daily rounding model involving three providers, with an average patient census of 12-15 per provider. On-call periods include admissions ranging from zero to a maximum of four to five patients.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, general surgery, urology, GI, endocrinology, orthopedics, and wound care specialists. Collaborate with a dedicated nocturnist for 7p-7a coverage and work alongside advanced practice providers (APPs) from Bethel University to contribute to teaching and expanding educational services.
- Engage in challenging cases within an open ICU setting, where our diverse services—such as interventional cardiology, pulmonology, and nephrology—support comprehensive patient care.
Living and Working in Dyersburg:
- People are drawn to Dyersburg, Tennessee, for its serene, small-town atmosphere and the genuine sense of community that prevails. The town’s welcoming environment and affordable cost of living make it an ideal place to call home.
- We are a community-minded team, encouraging members to make meaningful contributions both within the hospital and beyond. Together, we work to foster the health and well-being of Dyersburg, making a positive impact locally.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses based on performance and growth.
Addie Pierce, Clinical Recruiter | apierce@soundphysicians.com | (615) 371-5779
Visa sponsorship record: Sound Physicians of Illinois, LLC
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — |
| FY2025 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| FY2024 | 10 | 15 | 0 | — |
✔ Sound Physicians of Illinois, LLC filed 33 H-1B applications for this kind of role (Physicians, All Other) in the period above.
Roles they sponsor most
- hospitalist physician31 LCAs · median $280k
- nocturnist physician2 LCAs · median $287k
Full sponsorship history of Sound Physicians of Illinois, LLC →
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Physicians, All Other (SOC 29-1229) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
- Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)
Filed 3 PERM labor certifications: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Physicians, All Other · West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $139,027 | ~15% |
| Level II | $224,245 | ~31% |
| Level III | $309,462 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $394,680 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.