Emergency Medicine Physician | $50,000 Sign On Bonus

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $75k

Retention bonus up to $50k

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with matching

Paid malpractice insurance with tail

Mental health counseling

Annual CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Leadership development programs

Licensing & visa support

Job summary

Sound Physicians in Pittsburg, Kansas is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join our 13-bed Level IV ED handling about 14,800 visits annually. This full-time role features rotating 6 AM–6 PM and 6 PM–6 AM shifts, totaling 120 hours per month, with a comprehensive benefits package and strong on-site leadership.

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team across specialties, participate in monthly and on-site meetings, and have access to leadership development and visa/licensing support for

Qualifications

• We are looking for board-certified/eligible emergency medicine physicians or family medicine physicians with emergency medicine experience.
• J1 visa candidates are invited to apply, access Sound's in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in a 13-bed Level IV emergency department, managing a diverse range of cases with 14,800 annual visits.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including specialists and imaging professionals, to deliver top-tier care.
• Engage in regular monthly, remote, and in-person meetings to foster team collaboration and provide a platform for feedback and continuous improvement.

Skills

Emergency medicine experience

Board certification/eligibility

Family medicine EM experience

Job description

Urgency. Expertise. Purpose.

In emergency medicine, every decision carries weight. Our physician teams deliver rapid, evidence-based care in high-pressure environments, bringing clinical clarity and calm to moments of uncertainty. We lead with precision, empathy, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes when time matters most. With a national footprint and decades of experience, our emergency medicine programs are built on a foundation of operational excellence, physician leadership, and a relentless focus on patient-centered care. From urban trauma centers to community EDs, our physicians are empowered to make an immediate impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Your future is waiting for you as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, patient-first medical group grounded in one belief: better support for clinicians leads to better care for patients. Our emergency medicine teams are empowered to lead care locally with the backing of a strong national network committed to clinical excellence, intentional leadership development, and collaborative partnership. Here, you'll practice alongside care teams that work seamlessly across Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care-creating smoother transitions, stronger accountability, and better outcomes for the communities we serve.

If you're looking for a place where your clinical judgment is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of 6 physicians and 2 APPs at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg.

• Work alongside a team that values diversity, with clinicians from various geographic, educational, and training backgrounds, all united by a commitment to learning and improving patient care through fresh perspectives.

• Our team thrives on collaboration and mutual support, and we are always ready to help during procedures or shift changes.

• Many of us actively participate in hospital committees, such as the medical executive committee, strengthening our relationships with specialists and the supportive administration.

• Accountable, on-site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership-development tools.

• Stable, well-staffed teams: cohesive teams aligned on our patient-first culture of excellence, which means less reliance on premium temp labor and more predictable shifts.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for board-certified/eligible emergency medicine physicians or family medicine physicians with emergency medicine experience.

• J1 visa candidates are invited to apply, access Sound's in-house visa specialists, as well as our licensing and credentialing experts

Scheduling:

• Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer a flexible schedule. We are always there to support each other when covering shifts.

• Shift times are 6 AM - 6 PM and 6 PM - 6 AM.

• Full-time status is 120 hours per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care in a 13-bed Level IV emergency department, managing a diverse range of cases with 14,800 annual visits.

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including specialists and imaging professionals, to deliver top-tier care.

• Engage in regular monthly, remote, and in-person meetings to foster team collaboration and provide a platform for feedback and continuous improvement.

Living and Working in Pittsburg:

• Pittsburg, Kansas, is a beautiful place to live due to its strong sense of community, an affordable cost of living, and diverse opportunities, including reputable educational institutions such as Pittsburg State University. The city boasts a blend of small-town charm with ample recreational activities, a thriving arts scene, and a robust economy, making it an attractive and welcoming place for residents.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Well-rounded compensation package which includes employed status and an excellent benefits package.

• Up to $75k sign-on bonus available.

• Up to $50k retention bonus available.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401k with matching contributions.

• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

• Mental health counseling.

• Annual CME allowance.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Leadership development programs.

• Continuing education and professional licensing support.

Contact Information

Heather Smith, Clinical Recruiter|[e-mail]|[phone]