Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician at Sound Physicians summary:

Emergency Medicine Physicians provide critical care to patients in emergency departments, working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to deliver timely and effective treatment. At Aiken Regional Medical Center and The ER at Sweetwater, physicians manage high patient volumes, engage in teaching, and benefit from a supportive, team-oriented environment. This role emphasizes community-focused care, professional growth, flexible scheduling, and strong interdepartmental collaboration.

We believe in delivering exceptional care to our community in Aiken, South Carolina, and beyond-better collaboration, better patient outcomes, and a deep commitment to making a difference. If you're an emergency medicine physician looking for an opportunity to grow professionally while becoming part of a dynamic, supportive team, we'd love to connect.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join a friendly, collaborative emergency medicine team of 16 physicians and 9 advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Enjoy strong partnerships across the hospital, including a solid working relationship with Sound's hospitalist program .
• Work in a stable nursing environment with excellent support -our nurses and ED staff are experienced, engaged, and great to collaborate with.
• Benefit from a team-oriented culture where everyone works together- mutual respect and shared goals.
• ED pharmacist and ED-dedicated case manager on site to support patient care, placement, financial assistance, and follow-up needs.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified/eligible in emergency medicine
• Authorized to work in the United States

Flexible Scheduling:

• Full-time commitment as an independent contractor requires 120 hours per month

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care at Aiken Regional Medical Center, a 273-bed community hospital with a 30-bed emergency department, certified as a chest pain and stroke center
• Volume: 43K annual visits with 39 hours of daily physician coverage and 30 hours of APP coverage
• Deliver emergency care at The ER at Sweetwater, a 10-bed freestanding emergency department in North Augusta, GA
• Volume: 23K annual visits with 24 hours of physician coverage and 12 hours of APP coverage daily
• Engage in teaching opportunities with APP students and internal/family medicine residents

Living and Working in Aiken:

• Enjoy the charm of Aiken, South Carolina-known for its southern hospitality, vibrant equestrian scene, and beautiful landscapes. Aiken offers a relaxed pace of life, a strong sense of community, and plenty of recreational activities. When you combine that with a workplace culture that's uplifting, not draining-where teamwork and good relationships make a real difference.

Aiken-Centered Care:

• At Sound Physicians, patient-first care is at the heart of everything we do. Join a team that prioritizes professional and personal growth while delivering care that truly makes a difference-locally and across our national network.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule with independent contractor status
• $75,000 sign-on bonus is available for full-time shift commitment
• Opportunities to collaborate closely with colleagues, consultants, and other care team members while managing all aspects of community emergency medicine
• Be part of a supportive, stable, and innovative team that genuinely cares about the community it serves

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative, community-focused team-and enjoy coming to work each day-we'd love to talk.

Keywords:

emergency medicine, critical care, patient care, emergency department, physician collaboration, board-certified, community hospital, flexible scheduling, healthcare team, clinical teaching