Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary
Company: Sound Physicians
Location: Aiken
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 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
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 Compensation: Flexible work
schedule with independent contractor status 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. Liz Baker,
Director, Clinical Recruiter | ebaker@soundphysicians.com | (615)
663-5626
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