Emergency Medicine Physician

Discover what's possible in your career as an Emergency Medicine Physician at Frederick Health Hospital

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 our close-knit team of 15 physicians and 20 APPs at Frederick Health Hospital.
• Work alongside a Clinical Performance nurse. We prioritize the longevity of our clinicians and provide comprehensive ancillary services in the ED, including peer recovery, ED pharmacists, crisis intervention, social work, and case management.
• For those who like to teach, we work with medical students, APPs, and residents from Shenandoah, Frostburg, and other local programs.
• 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
• New graduates, residents, and fellows are encouraged to apply.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

• Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance and offers a variety of shift options.
• There are full-time, part-time, or PRN positions available

Key Responsibilities:

• Ranked as the 3rd busiest ED in Maryland, with a remarkable 80,000 annual visits, we have been recognized as a State Top Performer in EMS offload time, showcasing our commitment to efficiency.
• Seamless integration with Sound Physicians' hospitalist, observation, pediatric, and critical care teams for smooth throughput, ensuring a low LWBS rate of less than 3%.
• High acuity setting with a 30% admission rate, complemented by our designation as a STEMI Center and Primary Stroke Center, offering ED MRI for stroke and spinal cord emergencies.
• We are magnet status accredited with fully staffed nursing, ensuring a high standard of care.
• Cutting-edge facilities, including point-of-care ultrasound in the ED, an ED pharmacist, and dedicated ED social work/case management.

Living and Working in Frederick:

• Frederick isn't just where we work-it's where we live and enjoy the perfect blend of history, culture, and modern living. With its charming downtown, beautiful parks, and vibrant arts scene, Frederick offers a unique lifestyle with a strong sense of community. From local festivals and farmers' markets to scenic walking trails and historic sites, Frederick is a place where you can truly feel at home.
• Engage in our monthly wellness events, where staff and families come together as part of our mental health initiative. Enjoy hikes, meals, sporting events, happy hours, and holiday parties.

Compensation:

• W2 rates equivalent to $225/hour days; $240/hour nights.

Heather Smith, Clinical Recruiter