To prospective teammates,
I'm the medical director for Sound Physicians at McLaren Port Huron in Port Huron, Michigan. I have been a part of Sound for six years. I'm proud of the hospitalist practice we have built and welcome interest from physicians coming out of training or desiring a career change. I'd like to share more about it, specifically about our people, practice, and purpose, as you consider options:
People - We are a friendly, fun-loving, well-established team of five physicians and one advanced practice provider (APP). We have two physicians from seven am to seven pm, and on high-volume days, we have one additional APP from seven am to seven pm. We have one nocturnist physician from seven pm to seven am.
- Our Providers live in Port Huron and the Metro-Detroit area. Port Huron is an easy commute from Metro Detroit. Our clinical team is a tapestry of varied backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, ensuring a rich and inclusive approach to healthcare and professional development.
- We take pride in our active engagement within the hospital community, collaborating with leaders, managers, and staff to elevate the quality of patient care. With a footprint in 11 committees, we are consistently the first to volunteer for quality improvement initiatives. Our multidisciplinary approach lays a robust foundation for patient-centered, high-quality care.
- Acknowledging the inherent stress in the field of medicine, we counterbalance it by dedicating time for communal lunches and fostering connections through our shared insights into each other s families, friends, and hobbies. Our team extends this tradition beyond the hospital walls, frequently inviting fellow clinicians to join social activities such as dinners, video games, sports, or symptomatic experiences.
- We proudly sponsor J1 visa candidates through Conrad 30, and Sound has excellent in-house visa specialists and our licensing and credentialing experts. All required filing fees for the visa are paid, and services are covered by Sound.
Practice - This is an established community hospital that sees a diverse population of suburban and rural communities. We have an open ICU with intensivist coverage (procedures are not required). Our team responds to all adult code blue and rapid-response events in the hospital. We have strong specialty support, including pulmonary, cardiology, nephrology, infectious disease, and neurology, as well as a host of surgical/procedural services. The hospital offers complex cardiac procedures, including open-heart and TAVR.
- For those who would like to teach, we will begin working with internal medicine residents in July 2024.
- We have monthly team meetings. Our medical director hosts individual feedback sessions monthly to quarterly, depending on each clinician s needs.
- We generally keep to a seven on/off schedule with some flexibility around holidays and family needs. We work together to ensure that shifts are covered in a way that preserves each other's work-life balance.
- 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 Sound's practices, where teammates can expand their careers here locally and within the broader medical group.
- We're a community-minded team and encourage our team members who want to contribute in and out of the hospital to help make our local community thrive.
More about our community: Port Huron, Michigan, is a great place to live due to its picturesque location along the shores of Lake Huron, offering stunning waterfront views and outdoor recreational opportunities. The city combines a small-town charm with a welcoming community, diverse amenities, and a rich maritime history, creating a desirable and livable environment for residents.
To learn more, please get in touch with my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.
Erica DiCicco, DO
Medical Director