Emergency Medicine Physician

Join Our Aiken Team as an Emergency Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

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:

• Work with a friendly, cohesive team of 16 physicians and 9 APPs at Aiken Regional Medical Center and in the ER at Sweetwater.
• Join a diverse team with a broad spectrum of expertise and experience.
• Engage in hospital committees, including credentials, medical executive, sepsis, peer review, and citizenship committees, to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s success.
• 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:

• Opportunities for part-time and full-time roles, accommodating your professional and personal needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide coverage for Aiken Regional Medical Center’s 30-bed emergency department and the newly built 10-bed free-standing emergency department at Sweetwater in North Augusta, South Carolina.
• Manage all aspects of community emergency medicine, collaborating closely with colleagues and consultants.
• Practice in a 273-bed community hospital and certified chest pain and stroke center equipped to deliver high-quality care.

Living and Working in Aiken:

• Aiken, South Carolina, offers a unique blend of southern hospitality, equestrian culture, and picturesque landscapes.
• Enjoy a slower pace of life in a vibrant community that values tradition and modernity.

Compensation:

• 1099 compensation

Liz Baker, Director, Clinical Recruiter | ebaker@soundphysicians.com | (615) 663-5626