Emergency Medicine Physician
Kennewick, Washington
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; Part Time
- Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
- Shift: Day
- Travel: No
Emergency Medicine Physician
Kennewick, Washington
Job ID:
JOB-000137
Category:
Emergency Medicine
Join our team as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Kennewick, WA, and lead the way in patient care at Trios Southridge 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:
- At Trios Southridge Hospital, we are growing our strong and collaborative Emergency Medicine team to 6+ EM physicians and 7.5+ EM Advanced Practice Providers.
- Level 3 Trauma, acute care hospital with 21-bed ED, 6 fast track beds, and 14 ICU beds.
- Annual volume of 24,440 with 10.8% admission rate; 1.5% transfers.
- 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:
- Completion of an Emergency Medicine accredited residency program is preferred with ABEM or AOBEM Board Certification/Board eligibility.
- Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Certification with significant Emergency Medicine experience will be considered.
- Additional certifications required: PALS, BLS, ACLS, ATLS.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- 9-hour shifts: 5:30 am-2:30 pm, 1:30 pm-10:30 pm, 9 pm-6 am.
- Full-time is 120 hours per month.
- Our model consists of 27 hours per day of physician coverage and 22 hours per day of Advanced Practice provider coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to floor codes, including neonatal resuscitation.
- CT in-house, Ultrasound, and MRI on call at night.
- Bedside Ultrasound performed by all EM physicians.
- Specialty services include Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Obstetrics, and Podiatry.
Living and Working in Kennewick:
- Known as one of the Tri-Cities, composed of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, and located in southeastern Washington. Kennewick is known for its rich agriculture and beautiful wine country—plenty of sunshine with little precipitation, which makes for mild four seasons.
- Beautiful nature includes three major rivers and mountain ranges nearby, with plenty of outdoor recreation. Wineries and vineyards, river recreation, fishing, golf, and entertainment events offer year-round activities.
- Known for excellent schools, which make for a great place to raise a family.
- Up-and-coming metropolitan areas and larger metropolitan areas of Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland, Oregon, are only a few hours away.
Compensation:
- 1099 compensation of $300/hr.
Jill Herrera, Clinical Recruiter | jherrera@soundphysicians.com | (612) 463-8395
Our values in action
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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.
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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.
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Accountability:
You take ownership of every moment—leading clinical strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across fast-paced emergency departments.
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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
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Practicing
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Single-site Leadership
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Multi-site Leadership
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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.
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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.
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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
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“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
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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401K with company match
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Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
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CME Reimbursement
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Physician Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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