Emergency Medicine Physician | 2026 Becker's Top 150 Places To Work In Healthcare

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 Emergency Medicine Team at Aiken Regional Medical Center and The ER at Sweetwater - A Role Tailored 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:

• Join a friendly, collaborative emergency medicine team of 16 physicians and 9 advanced practice providers (APPs).

• Enjoy strong partnerships across the hospital, including a solid working relationship with Sound's hospitalist program.

• Work in a stable nursing environment with excellent support-our nurses and ED staff are experienced, engaged, and great to collaborate with.

• Benefit from a team-oriented culturewhere everyone works together- mutual respect and shared goals.

• ED pharmacist and ED-dedicated case manager on site to support patient care, placement, financial assistance, and follow-up needs.

• 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.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

• Full-time commitment as an independent contractor requires 120 hours per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Volume: 43K annual visits with 39 hours of daily physician coverage and 30 hours of APP coverage.

• Deliver emergency care at The ER at Sweetwater, a 10-bed freestanding emergency department in North Augusta, GA.

• Volume: 23K annual visits with 24 hours of physician coverage and 12 hours of APP coverage daily.

• Engage in teaching opportunities with APP students and internal/family medicine residents.

• Be part of a supportive, stable, and innovative team that genuinely cares about the community it serves.

Living and Working in Aiken:

• 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.

• Opportunities to collaborate closely with colleagues, consultants, and other care team members while managing all aspects of community emergency medicine.

Rewards and Compensation:

• 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.