Emergency Medicine Physician | Supportive Team Environment

Aoiassn; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 341,000 - 486,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Mental health counseling

Job summary

Sound Physicians seeks an Emergency Medicine Physician in Kennewick, WA to join our hospital-based team. You will deliver rapid, evidence-based care in a high-volume ED, participate in 24/7 coverage, and collaborate with a national network focused on clinical excellence.

This position offers 1099 compensation at $300/hr with comprehensive benefits, relocation support, CME allowance, and licensing assistance, with strong on-site leadership and a patient-first culture.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Emergency Medicine accredited residency program is preferred with ABEM or AOBEM Board Certification/Board eligibility.
• Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Certification with significant Emergency Medicine experience will be considered.
• Certifications: PALS, BLS, ACLS, ATLS.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Respond to floor codes, including neonatal resuscitation.
• CT in-house, Ultrasound, and MRI on call at night.
• Bedside Ultrasound performed by all EM physicians.
• Collaborate with specialty services to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Emergency medicine expertise

Resuscitation

Bedside ultrasound

On-call responsiveness

Education

Emergency Medicine Residency (ABEM/AOBEM)

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.

Join our team as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Kennewick, WA, and lead the way in patient care at Trios Southridge Hospital

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:

• At Trios Southridge Hospital, we are growing our strong and collaborative Emergency Medicine team to 6+ EM physicians and 7.5+ EM Advanced Practice Providers.
• Level 3 Trauma, acute care hospital with 21-bed ED, 6 fast track beds, and 14 ICU beds.
• Annual volume of 24,440 with 10.8% admission rate; 1.5% transfers.
• 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:

• Completion of an Emergency Medicine accredited residency program is preferred with ABEM or AOBEM Board Certification/Board eligibility.
• Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Certification with significant Emergency Medicine experience will be considered.
• Additional certifications required: PALS, BLS, ACLS, ATLS.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

• 9-hour shifts: 5:30 am-2:30 pm, 1:30 pm-10:30 pm, 9 pm-6 am.
• Full-time is 120 hours per month.
• Our model consists of 27 hours per day of physician coverage and 22 hours per day of Advanced Practice provider coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to floor codes, including neonatal resuscitation.
• CT in-house, Ultrasound, and MRI on call at night.
• Bedside Ultrasound performed by all EM physicians.
• Specialty services include Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Obstetrics, and Podiatry.

Living and Working in Kennewick:

• Known as one of the Tri-Cities, composed of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, and located in southeastern Washington. Kennewick is known for its rich agriculture and beautiful wine country-plenty of sunshine with little precipitation, which makes for mild four seasons.
• Beautiful nature includes three major rivers and mountain ranges nearby, with plenty of outdoor recreation. Wineries and vineyards, river recreation, fishing, golf, and entertainment events offer year-round activities.
• Known for excellent schools, which make for a great place to raise a family.
• Up-and-coming metropolitan areas and larger metropolitan areas of Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland, Oregon, are only a few hours away.

Rewards and Compensation:

• 1099 compensation of $300/hr.
• 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.