


Diverse employees at Sound Physicians have rated CEO Rating, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sound Physicians have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Sound Physicians employees are -49% more likely to recommend Sound Physicians as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 69% | Detractors |
Working at Sound Physicians is rated below average by 98 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sound Physicians employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Sound Physicians’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Sound Physicians was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sound Physicians is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Sound Physicians ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 96 Sound Physicians employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sound Physicians improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
What are some of the best things about your team?My team is amazing! Very strong knowledgable compassionate providers
What are some of the best things about your team?We all knew how to work together and help out wherever it was needed.
What are some of the best things about your team?We all cared for the patients
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Very undervalued. Underqualified people are promoted to run the programs
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?People that work for Sound are now viewed as commodities to be used up, rather than investments, in anticipation of the "next big transaction payour", where we're bought or merged. Instead of a quality product, its all about EBIDTA
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Senior leadership should be replaced by the board.
Our vision is to be the unmatched leader in improving quality and reducing the cost of healthcare for patients in the communities we serve.
Sound Physicians was founded in 2001 and its current CEO is Jeff Alter. Since its inception 25 years ago, Sound Physicians has grown to 3000 employees.
Bringing better to the bedside through clinical leadership, innovation, and culture.
To build exceptional clinical partnerships that transform care and enhance health in the communities we serve.
| Headquarter | 1498 Pacific Avenue, Suite 500 Tacoma, WA 98402 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.soundphysicians.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2001 |
| Tel | 855-768-6363 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | careers.soundphysicians.com |
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Sound Physicians has 3000 employees. 98 employees at Sound Physicians have reviewed Sound Physicians across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 98 Sound Physicians employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sound Physicians are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Sound Physicians, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sound Physicians are not very pleased with their team. 98 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Sound Physicians are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sound Physicians believe the environment at Sound Physicians is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sound Physicians is extremely fast. About 25% of the employees at Sound Physicians work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sound Physicians are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sound Physicians is that the company was prepared on their first day. Sound Physicians employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 33% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Sound Physicians 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Sound Physicians' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Sound Physicians employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Sound Physicians’s CEO Jeff Alter started in this role in 2023. Jeff’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jeff in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Jeff Alter’s employees rank Sound Physicians in the Bottom 35% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 30% for Team, and in the Bottom 15% for Environment. Alter is generally unpopular with Sound Physicians employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by Male employees and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Sound Physicians Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Jeff Alter, President, Medical Group John Birkmeyer, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, Sound Critical Care Sergio Zanotti, MD, FCCM
Jeff Alter CEO / President
Jeff has spent nearly 30 years in healthcare on both the provider and payer sides. Most recently, he was CEO of Summit... read more
John Birkmeyer, MD President, Medical Group
Dr. John Birkmeyer leads the Sound medical group and is responsible for clinical affairs and performance across all... read more
Sergio Zanotti, MD, FCCM Chief Medical Officer, Sound Critical Care
Dr. Sergio Zanotti leads clinical operations for our critical care specialty, overseeing programs caring for more than... read more
Catherine Abshire, RN Chief Nursing Officer
Catherine Abshire joined Sound in 2011 as a program-based clinical performance nurse, bringing clinical and leadership... read more
Jeff Alter Chief Executive Officer
Jeff has spent nearly 30 years in healthcare on both the provider and payer sides. Most recently, he was CEO of Summit... read more
Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine
As CEO for hospital medicine, Dr. Mihir Patel leads a team of more than 2,400 hospital-based physicians and advanced... read more
Chia-Shing Yang, MD, FACP, FHM Regional Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Chia-Shing Yang has spent the last decade building physician enterprise solutions for partners from coast to coast.... read more
Roberta Luskin-Hawk, MD Regional Chief Medical Officer
Roberta Luskin-Hawk, MD serves as the Regional Chief Medical Officer of Sound Physicians.
Dave Gonzales, MD Regional Chief Medical Officer
Dave Gonzales, MD serves as the Regional Chief Medical Officer of Sound Physicians.
How much do people at Sound Physicians get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sound Physicians is $118,494, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,582, or $53 per hour.
At Sound Physicians, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $223,101 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,177 annually. Average Sound Physicians salaries by department include: Legal at $158,766, HR at $129,880, Finance at $94,622, and Design at $101,473. Half of Sound Physicians salaries are above $110,582.
42 employees at Sound Physicians rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 130 ratings) while 41 employees at Sound Physicians rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 44 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sound Physicians employees include job titles like Director of Operations. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Sound Physicians employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $254k | $254k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $279k | $279k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Sound Physicians score the company 39/100 across various culture categories, placing Sound Physicians in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sound Physicians across various culture dimensions.
Charting a course to reduce healthcare disparities,As a national multispecialty medical group focused on inpatient care, we’re looking at disparities in care across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, disability, geography, citizenship status, gender, and sexual identity and orientation — and charting a course to reduce and ultimately eliminate those disparities for our patients.,,What does diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mean at Sound? ,Addressing health inequities happens not just with our patients at the bedside but through who we hire and how we welcome and promote thought leadership in our workplace. We ask these questions of ourselves ongoing — and act toward being more diverse, equitable, and inclusive: ,,Diversity: Is our clinical workforce diverse?,,We strive to bring together people from different sociodemographic backgrounds including ethnicity, experience, gender, age, and sexual orientation. ,Inclusivity: Who has a seat at the table, and are their voices heard continuously throughout the organization?,,We work to cultivate a truly collaborative, supportive, and respectful environment across team conversations and development, where each unique perspective is heard and considered. ,Equity: Are we doing everything we can to structurally alter outcomes for our patients?,,We aim to provide equal access to resources and be fair and just in our practices across the organization., ,,Cultivating a culture of belonging ,We want everyone to feel welcome with us and work intentionally — together — to foster a community of inclusivity and belonging among our colleagues while also identifying opportunities to be better.,,In addition to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council, our affinity and community groups connect us through shared experiences, identities, and interests, give us safe, sacred spaces, and offer thought leadership around how we care for each other, our patients, and our communities.
Sound Physicians' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 33% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Sound Physicians' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Sound Physicians' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Sound Physicians applied for 21 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Sound Physicians has a total of 3000 employees
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 43% | |
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HR | 14% | |
Operations | 14% | |
IT | 14% | |
Admin | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 14% | |
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Nashville | 14% | |
Coppell | 14% | |
Cleveland | 14% | |
Seattle | 14% | |
Other | 29% |
What is Sound Physicians address?
Sound Physicians location is at 1498 Pacific Avenue, Suite 500
Who is the CEO of Sound Physicians?
Sound Physicians CEO is Jeff Alter, their score by employees is 51
What is Sound Physicians eNPS?
The eNPS for Sound Physicians is -49
What is the salary for Director of Sales in Sound Physicians?
Director of Sales average salary in the US is 212k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Sound Physicians?
The average salaries for Admin in Sound Physicians is 68k