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Emergency Medicine Physician

Sierra Vista, Arizona

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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.

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

Emergency Medicine Physician

Sierra Vista, Arizona

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Advance Clinical Excellence as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Sierra Vista, AZ

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 Canyon Vista Medical Centers close-knit team of eight physicians and five advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Work alongside a diverse group of clinicians who bring a variety of geographic, educational, and training backgrounds to our team.
• Teamwork is at the heart of our culture, with colleagues always ready to lend a hand during procedures or shift changes.
• Many team members actively participate in hospital committees, such as the medical executive committee, and lead initiatives to improve patient care and update order sets.
• We are a family-oriented group committed to your wellness and combating burnout. We value work-life balance and provide regular opportunities for engagement and feedback through monthly remote and in-person meetings.
• Accountable, on-site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the departments performance, supported by Sounds 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 or Family Medicine/Internal Medicine with 3 years of Emergency Medicine experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

• Physician coverage 24 hrs a day (2, 12-hour shifts) plus 12-hour fellowship coverage a day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care in a smaller, community-based hospital with a level III trauma designation and a 24-bed Emergency Department.
• Manage a variety of emergency cases.
• Collaborate closely with Sound's hospital medicine team to ensure a seamless transition of care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary environment supported by 24/7 specialty coverage, including cardiology with a cath lab, general surgery, obstetrics, orthopedics with spine care, neurology (with telestroke support), psychiatry (with an on-site inpatient behavioral health unit), oncology, and nephrology with dialysis capabilities in the ICU.

Living and Working in Sierra Vista:

• Sierra Vista, located an hour southeast of Tucson and nestled among scenic mountains, offers an easy commute to Phoenix. Due to nearby Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista has a significant military and veteran population. It is renowned for its friendly and welcoming community and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
• As a community-minded team, we are passionate about positively impacting both inside and outside the hospital. Our clinicians take pride in serving the local, diverse population, including underserved groups, and fostering a thriving community.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Rewarding 1099 compensation structure.

Jill Herrera, Clinical Recruiter | jherrera@soundphysicians.com | (612) 463-8395

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Our values in action

• Uncompromising Care:

You deliver high-stakes care with speed and precision. We support you with tools and systems that respect your clinical judgment and elevate your ability to make life-saving decisions-because excellence is essential in every encounter.

• Collaboration:

You're 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. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.

• Single-site Leadership :

Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you'll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure 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. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

• "Sound gives us the infrastructure and the autonomy to run a high‑performing ED-so we can focus on clinical excellence."

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

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., LEAD)

• CME Reimbursement

• Physician Mental Health Counseling

• Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

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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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