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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.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: New Grads, Experienced
• Shift: Day, Night
• Travel: No

Job Description

We believe in bringing better to our local community in Frederick, Maryland-better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. Wed love to talk if youre looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

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.

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 and case management.

Living and Working in Frederick

Frederick isnt just where we work-its 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

Join us for 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 per hour days, $240 per hour nights.

Our Values in Action

• Uncompromising Care: We deliver high-stakes care with speed and precision, supported by tools and systems that respect your clinical judgment and elevate your ability to make life-saving decisions.
• Collaboration: Youre part of a dynamic team-based environment where emergency physicians lead with trust, transparency, and shared accountability, working seamlessly with nurses, specialists, and hospital partners to deliver coordinated care.
• Accountability: You take ownership of every moment, leading clinical strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across fast-paced emergency departments.
• Ingenuity & Empathy: You bring clear thinking and calm leadership to unpredictable situations, balancing rapid decision-making with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

• Practicing: Single-site Leadership, Multi-site Leadership
• Practicing: Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills.
• Single-site Leadership: Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director, guiding clinical teams, collaborating with hospital partners, and ensuring operational and clinical excellence at a single site.
• Multi-site Leadership: Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer, involving strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from Our Team

"Amitabh Chandra, MD, Medical Director, Emergency Medicine: You have a voice here. Your ideas are respected, and there are real opportunities for committee work and leadership."

"David Keifer, MD, Medical Director, Emergency Medicine: We prioritize rapid provider access and fast, safe transitions, so patients get timely, high-quality care."

"Ian Doten, MD, Regional Medical Director, Emergency Medicine: Sound offers all kinds of support for clinicians and medical directors, so local teams can focus on patient care."

Rewards

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellness Programs
• Kaia Health
• Maven
• Real Appeal
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401K with company match
• Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEADCME)
• Reimbursement
• Physician Mental Health Counseling
• Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

Emergency Medicine

• Provide exceptional care in emergency departments across 18 states with strong clinical support and the flexibility to practice where you thrive.

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