Emergency Medicine Physician - North Augusta, SC (Independent Contractor; $300/$325/hr, $75K Sign-On)

Join a collaborative group of 16 emergency physicians and 9 advanced practice providers delivering high-quality emergency care in North Augusta, SC. Our team blends recent graduates and experienced clinicians, creating a supportive, collegial atmosphere where learning and teamwork are valued.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide emergency care at Medical Center, a 273-bed community hospital with a 30-bed ED that is certified as a chest pain and stroke center. The ED sees about 43,000 visits per year and is staffed with 39 hours of physician coverage and 30 hours of APP coverage daily.
• Work at The ER at Sweetwater, a 10-bed freestanding ED in North Augusta, GA, which manages roughly 23,000 visits annually and has 24 hours of physician coverage and 12 hours of APP coverage each day.
• Serve on hospital committees such as credentials, sepsis, peer review, and medical executive, helping shape clinical quality and policy while building strong relationships with specialists and administration.
• Participate in education and mentoring opportunities with APP students and internal and family medicine residents.
• Practice as an independent contractor with a flexible schedule, collaborating closely with colleagues and consultants and handling the full scope of community emergency medicine.

Compensation and incentives

• $300 per hour for day shifts; $325 per hour for night shifts.
• $75,000 sign-on bonus available with a full-time shift commitment.

Basic requirements

• Board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine, or Family Medicine with Emergency Medicine experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Full-time independent contractor commitment (minimum 120 hours per month).

If you’re looking for a team-oriented community EM practice with meaningful committee involvement, teaching opportunities, and flexible scheduling, this role offers a strong balance of autonomy and support.