Is Sound Physicians a good company to work for?

Sound Physicians has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 704 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at Sound Physicians to a friend and 51% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sound Physicians have been left by employees working as Medical Director , Clinical Performance Nurse and CPN Clinical Performance Nurse .

Does Sound Physicians pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sound Physicians employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sound Physicians. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sound Physicians?

57% of Sound Physicians employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sound Physicians 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sound Physicians?

Physician, Hospitalist (31) , Hospitalist (26) , Nurse Practitioner (22) , Physician (21) , Clinical Performance Nurse (18) , Hospitalist Coordinator (14) , CPN Clinical Performance Nurse (13) , Medical Director (12) , Operations (10) , Program Manager (9) , Recruiter (9) , Director (8) , Privileging Coordinator (8) , Registered Nurse (8) , Regional Director of Operations (7)

What are the pros of working at Sound Physicians according to real employee reviews?

"Visionary and supportive leadership that encourages creativity and innovation in and around the workplace." ((in 32 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 31 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 30 reviews)); "Great culture and focus on bedside care." ((in 30 reviews)); "Great teams in regions" ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sound Physicians according to real employee reviews?

"Horrible management no room to move up the ladder" ((in 26 reviews)); "No training for positions." ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management is cut throat, will call you in to manipulate the perception of what other colleagues think of you." ((in 8 reviews)); "Communication is all but absent." ((in 8 reviews)); "Hostile work environment." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sound Physicians layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sound Physicians layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sound Physicians in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sound Physicians locations?

Tacoma , Westlake , Brentwood , Dallas , Seattle , Columbus , Nashville , New York , Phoenix , Austin , Los Angeles , Tucson , San Antonio , Frederick , Chicago , Winchester , Saint Louis , Houston , Akron , Cincinnati , Bellingham , Wichita , Savannah , Richmond , Fort Worth , Memphis , Terre Haute , Las Vegas , Spokane , Atlanta

Sound Physicians reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(688 total reviews)

Jeff Alter

78% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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Sound Physicians has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 688 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sound Physicians employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

688 reviews

3.0

Jul 30, 2025

Profit drive

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very competitive pay for APP

Cons

UHC owned. Profit centered, provider forgotten

Sound Physicians Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re glad to know you’ve found the compensation competitive, and we appreciate you highlighting that. We also hear your concern about the focus on profit and how that impacts the provider experience. It’s important that our clinicians feel supported, valued, and connected to the mission. Feedback like yours helps us reflect on where we can improve and where our priorities need to remain clear. If you’re open to sharing more, I encourage you to reach out to us at belong@soundphysicians.com. Your perspective is important as we work to better support our APP teams. —April Burke, Chief Advanced Practice Officer

4.0

Jul 24, 2025

Nurse practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They offered a very flexible schedule.

Cons

I was at busy ER.

Sound Physicians Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad the flexibility of scheduling was a positive for you. We also hear your perspective about working in a busy ER and the challenges that can bring. Your feedback is important as we continue to support our APP teams in every setting. —April Burke, Chief Advanced Practice Officer

3.0

Jul 22, 2025

Hospitalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-great staff and colleagues with great team environment -flexible with time off as long as advance notice is given -great role as an h1b visa holder

Cons

-geographic rounding minimizes continuity of care -pay is significantly less compared to other local hospitals -bonus not usually given in time -no PTO

Sound Physicians Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the important work you do as part of our hospital medicine team. It’s great to hear that you’ve had supportive colleagues, a positive team environment, and flexibility with scheduling. We also recognize your concerns about continuity of care, compensation, bonus timing, and PTO. These are meaningful issues, and your perspective helps guide where we can do better in supporting our hospitalists. We’re committed to addressing these areas so your experience aligns with the level of care and collaboration we strive for. If you’re open to sharing more, I encourage you to reach out to us at belong@soundphysicians.com . We’d value the chance to hear directly from you. —Mihir Patel, Chief Medical Officer, Hospital Medicine

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Jobs at Sound Physicians

Hospital Medicine Physician (Ambassador Travel Team)

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner