Job Description
Join Our Emergency Medicine Team at Aiken Regional Medical Center and The ER at Sweetwater – A Role Tailored for You! \n
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.
\n People First in Aiken \n
Local Team Collaboration :
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- Join a friendly, collaborative emergency medicine team of 16 physicians and 9 advanced practice providers (APPs).
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Enjoy strong partnerships across the hospital, including a solid working relationship with Sound’s hospitalist program .\n
Work in a stable nursing environment with excellent support —our nurses and ED staff are experienced, engaged, and great to collaborate with.\n
Benefit from a team-oriented culture where everyone works together— mutual respect and shared goals.\n
ED pharmacist and ED-dedicated case manager on site to support patient care, placement, financial assistance, and follow-up needs.\n \n
Qualifications : \n \n
Board-certified / eligible in emergency medicine\n
Authorized to work in the United States\n \n Practice in a Dynamic Setting \n
Flexible Scheduling :
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Full-time commitment as an independent contractor requires 120 hours per month\n \n
Key Responsibilities :
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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\n
Volume : 43K annual visits with 39 hours of daily physician coverage and 30 hours of APP coverage\n
Deliver emergency care at The ER at Sweetwater, a 10-bed freestanding emergency department in North Augusta, GA\n
Volume : 23K annual visits with 24 hours of physician coverage and 12 hours of APP coverage daily\n
Engage in teaching opportunities with APP students and internal / family medicine residents\n \n
Living and Working in Aiken :
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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.\n \n Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact \n
Aiken-Centered Care :
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At Sound Physicians, patient-first care is at the heart of everything we do. Join a team that prioritizes professional and personal growth while delivering care that truly makes a difference—locally and across our national network.\n \n
Rewards and Benefits :
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Flexible work schedule with independent contractor status\n
$75,000 sign-on bonus is available for full-time shift commitment\n
Opportunities to collaborate closely with colleagues, consultants, and other care team members while managing all aspects of community emergency medicine\n
Be part of a supportive, stable, and innovative team that genuinely cares about the community it serves\n \n
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.
