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Our vision is to be the unmatched leader in improving quality and reducing the cost of healthcare for patients in the communities we serve. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
98
TOTAL
RATINGS
909

Sound Physicians Company Culture

Sound Physicians Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.4/5
Sound Physicians' Overall Culture is rated D-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Sound Physicians CEO

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jeff Alter Sound Physicians' CEO
Jeff Alter
51 /100

Diversity at Sound Physicians

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F

Diverse employees at Sound Physicians have rated CEO Rating, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Sound Physicians

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Women at Sound Physicians have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

Sound Physicians eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-49

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

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

D-

Overall Company Culture at Sound Physicians is rated D-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
10%

Sound Physicians ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

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Sound Physicians Employee Reviews

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.

70%
30%
Positive Reviews70%
Constructive Feedback30%

Positive Reviews From Sound Physicians Employees

  • 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

Constructive Feedback From Sound Physicians Employees

  • 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.

Sound Physicians Company Information

Sound Physicians Company Overview

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.

Sound Physicians Mission, Vision & Values

Sound Physicians Mission Statement

Bringing better to the bedside through clinical leadership, innovation, and culture.

Sound Physicians Vision Statement

To build exceptional clinical partnerships that transform care and enhance health in the communities we serve.

Sound Physicians Values

  • Quality
  • Service
  • Teamwork
  • Integrity
  • Compassion
Headquarter1498 Pacific Avenue, Suite 500
Tacoma, WA 98402
United States of America
Websitewww.soundphysicians.com/
Founding Date2001
Tel855-768-6363
Company StatusPrivate
Jobscareers.soundphysicians.com
Social Sites
  • Culture Video

Sound Physicians Employees

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.

Joining Sound Physicians - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sound Physicians is that the company was very 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.

Sound Physicians KPIs and OKRs

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.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Sound Physicians CEO & Leadership

Sound Physicians CEO - Jeff Alter

Jeff Alter Sound Physicians' CEO
51 /100

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.

Sound Physicians Leadership

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 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.

Sound Physicians Salaries

How much does Sound Physicians pay?

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: Sales at $173,572, HR at $129,880, Operations at $134,529, and Legal at $158,766. 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.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$87k
$87k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$111k
$111k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$166k
$166k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$223k
$223k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$254k
$254k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$279k
$279k100th Percentile
$118,494*
Average Compensation
$110,582*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Sound Physicians Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Sound Physicians

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.

Ranked Culture the Highest

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Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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Sound Physicians Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Unique Office Space

Sound Physicians PTO

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 $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy50%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution50%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo34%
$1000 -$1500/mo33%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo33%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Sound Physicians applied for 21 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Sound Physicians has a total of 3000 employees

21
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (21 out of 21)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 21)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 21)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 21)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Sound Physicians Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Sound Physicians on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
43%
HR
14%
Operations
14%
IT
14%
Admin
14%

Candidates By Location

Los Angeles
14%
Nashville
14%
Coppell
14%
Cleveland
14%
Seattle
14%
Other
29%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sound Physicians

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 Senior Developer in Sound Physicians?

Senior Developer average salary in the US is 148k

What are the salaries in the Admin in Sound Physicians?

The average salaries for Admin in Sound Physicians is 68k

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