Emergency Medicine Physician – High-Volume ED | Aiken, South Carolina
Updated 10/17/26
29801, Aiken, South Carolina, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
5 years
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Board Prepared or Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens opportunity in Aiken, South Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-volume emergency department serving a diverse patient population in a community hospital setting.
The emergency department sees 40,000+ visits annually, with moderate to high patient acuity and an admission rate of approximately 20–25%. The department is supported by physicians, advanced practice providers, 24/7 radiology, and comprehensive diagnostic capabilities.
Assignment Highlights:
- High-volume emergency department with 40,000+ annual visits
- Approximately 2–2.3 patients per hour
- 35 ED beds
- 20–25% admission rate
- 10–15% pediatric patients
- Cerner EMR
- 24/7 radiology reads
- CT and ultrasound available 24/7
- Bedside ultrasound available
- Fast Track available
- EMS base station
- ICU with dedicated intensivists
- Community hospital environment
- Strong specialty and transfer support
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive emergency medical care across a broad range of acuity levels
Stabilize and manage emergent and critical conditions
Perform appropriate emergency procedures and bedside ultrasound as indicated
Coordinate admissions, consultations, transfers, and follow-up care
Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, specialists, and other clinical team members
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Cerner EMR
Participate in all required emergency department clinical activities
Qualifications
Active South Carolina medical license
Current ATLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Emergency Medicine training and experience
Ability to work effectively in a high-volume emergency department
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills
Working Hours
Available physician shifts:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
9:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Skills
Critical care stabilization
Emergency procedures
Bedside ultrasound
Acute patient evaluation and management
Trauma assessment
Pediatric emergency care
Team-based emergency department care
Cerner EMR
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