Emergency Medicine Physician

Sound Physicians; Westcliff (SC); On-site; USD 240,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a board-certified emergency medicine physician to join their team in Aiken, South Carolina. You'll provide care at a community hospital and a freestanding emergency department, engage in teaching opportunities, and be part of a supportive team dedicated to patient outcomes. Enjoy a flexible work schedule as an independent contractor in a welcoming community known for its hospitality and recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/eligible in emergency medicine required.
• Must be 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 internal/family medicine residents.
• Be part of a supportive, stable, and community-focused team.

Skills

Board-certified/eligible in emergency medicine

Authorized to work in the United States

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 asolid 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 ateam-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

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.