Emergency Medicine Physician

Sound Physicians; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks an emergency medicine physician to join their collaborative team in Aiken, South Carolina. Responsibilities include providing care at Aiken Regional Medical Center and delivering services at The ER at Sweetwater. Ideal candidates will be board-certified in emergency medicine and authorized to work in the U.S. The position offers a flexible schedule and a supportive work environment that values teamwork and community engagement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care at Aiken Regional Medical Center, a 273-bed community hospital.
• Deliver emergency care at The ER at Sweetwater, a 10-bed freestanding emergency department.
• Engage in teaching opportunities with APP students and residents.
• 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.

Skills

Board-certified/eligible in emergency medicine

Authorized to work in the United States

Job description

Overview

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.