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

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

688 reviews

3.0

Jul 10, 2025

Good but no advancement

Provider enrollment specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

remote job, good team, flexible

Cons

management does not really comprehend the job

Sound Physicians Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for the time you spent with Sound. We’re glad you had a supportive team and the flexibility you needed. We also hear your feedback about management and the need for further comprehension. Insights like yours help us improve how we support our people and their work. We wish you the very best in your next steps. —The Sound Team

1.0

Jun 25, 2025

Good Company

Practice manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sound Physicians as a whole is a well-respected organization. They offer great tools, resources, and a national infrastructure that supports quality care and professional growth. The company’s mission and values are strong, and when you work directly with Sound’s core programs, you can really see their commitment to clinical excellence and innovation.

Cons

Unfortunately, Southwest Pulmonary does not reflect the Sound Physicians standard. The practice operates like a small private group with outdated processes and a lack of accountability. Management is disorganized, single-minded, and fails to apply standards fairly across staff. There’s a clear favoritism culture and minimal support for collaboration or staff development. The Systems Director of Operations is at the center of many of these issues—lacking leadership transparency, consistency, and strategic direction. Their decisions often undermine progress, create unnecessary tension, and prevent the team from moving forward effectively.

Sound Physicians Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re proud of Sound Physicians’ commitment to clinical excellence, professional growth, and innovation, and it’s encouraging to hear those aspects resonated with you during your time here. We are genuinely sorry to learn that your experience at Southwest Pulmonary did not reflect the broader standards you should expect from Sound. Your insights about outdated processes, management consistency, and the need for greater transparency and collaboration are taken very seriously. We are committed to making sure every part of our organization lives up to our values, and your feedback will help guide ongoing improvements. Thank you again for your honesty. Your perspective is essential as we continue working to strengthen leadership and team development across all of Sound. If you are open to sharing more, we invite you to reach us at belong@soundphysicians.com . —The Sound Team

2.0

May 22, 2025

People are nice but company doesn't take care of their employees

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mission driven and a commitment to addressing disparity in healthcare. People are nice

Cons

Benefits are eye wateringly expensive. Compensation is below industry average. There has been minimal changes but the quality and cost is not feasible. Especially coming from a healthcare company. Also there is a severe lack of communication between departments (specifically HR) that requires multiple outreach with minimal chance of getting HR specific questions answered. Just not a great place to work.

Sound Physicians Response

1y

Thank you for your time with Sound. We're proud to be a purpose-driven organization, and we do our best to serve from our values in every aspect of care, whether for patients or our own colleagues. So we're disappointed to hear your experience was one that felt at odds with that. This year, we made updates to our benefits package, reflective of feedback from our colleagues around cost and coverage. And we continuously evaluate our compensation to remain competitive in the market and pay our people fairly. Still, we hear you. Would you consider providing more insight on how we might improve? Please reach out to belong@soundphysicians.com. We hope to chat soon!

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