What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Physician - Easy Commute from Augusta! position at Sound Physicians?
Join Our Emergency Medicine Team at Aiken Regional Medical Center and The ER at Sweetwater – A Role Tailored for You!
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 culturewhere 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.
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.
- Be part of a supportive, stable, and innovative team that genuinely cares about the community it serves.
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.
- Opportunities to collaborate closely with colleagues, consultants, and other care team members while managing all aspects of community emergency medicine.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Flexible work schedule with independent contractor status.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401k with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Annual CME allowance.
- Relocation assistance available.
Liz Baker, Director, Clinical Recruiter | ebaker@soundphysicians.com | (615) 663-5626
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $156,690 - $292,207