Emergency Medicine Physician | Easy Commute From Columbia

Society of Critical Care Medicine; North Augusta (SC); Hybrid; USD 413,000 - 448,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with matching

Paid malpractice tail coverage

Annual CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Leadership development

Job summary

Sound Physicians is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician for MartintownER in North Augusta, SC. You will cover the Martintown ER and collaborate with a tight-knit team across multiple sites within the Aiken area, delivering rapid, evidence-based care and leading clinical decisions in high-pressure environments.

Join a physician-founded, patient-first organization with strong national support, generous benefits, and relocation options.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/eligible in emergency medicine.
• A collaborative team player with a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for Martintown ER.
• Manage all aspects of community emergency medicine, collaborating closely with colleagues and consultants.

Skills

Board-certified/eligible in EM

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

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.

Bring Better to the Bedside as an Emergency Medicine physician in North Augusta, SC, at Martintown ER.

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 collaborative, close-knit team of 6 physicians and 3 APPs at Martintown ER.
• Work alongside a diverse group of clinicians with a wide range of expertise and experience.
• Provide care across three sites in the Aiken area, including Aiken Regional Medical Center, Sweetwater ER, and our new Martintown Road ER location opening this fall.
• 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:

• Board-certified/eligible in emergency medicine.
• A collaborative team player with a patient-centered approach.

Scheduling:

• Flexible scheduling and opportunity to work between all 3 sites.
• Opportunities for part-time and full-time roles, accommodating your professional and personal needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide coverage for Martintown ER.
• Manage all aspects of community emergency medicine, collaborating closely with colleagues and consultants.

Living and Working in North Augusta, SC:

• North Augusta is part of the greater Augusta metro area and sits directly across the river from Augusta.
• Offers a lower cost of living with easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment throughout the Augusta area.
• Located within driving distance to Columbia, Charlotte, and the South Carolina/Georgia coast for weekend travel.

Rewards and Compensation:

• 1099 Compensation: $300/hr. days and $325/hr. nights.
• 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

Liz Baker, Director, Clinical Recruiter | [e-mail] | [phone]