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Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity | $100,000 Start Date Bonus | J-1 Visa Sponsorship Available | Southern Ohio Medical Center

EM Physician
Southern Ohio Medical Center - EM 1805 27th St Portsmouth, OH 45662
Job Status: Full Time, Part Time
Job ID: JO000005342
Recruiter: Jonathan Hughes 267-254-9897

Job Details

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Join Envision' Emergency Medicine team at Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) in Portsmouth, Ohio. This opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package, strong clinical support, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to practice in a well-established community hospital recognized for quality patient care. Experienced physicians and J-1 visa candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

Compensation & Schedule Highlights

  • $100,000 start-date bonus for full-time physicians

  • Highly competitive compensation package

  • W2 employment status

  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time physicians

  • Additional loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement opportunities may be available for qualified candidates

Emergency Department Overview

  • 36,000 annual ED visits

  • 33 private treatment rooms

  • 5-bed triage area

  • Modern Emergency Department environment
    Community-based practice with strong patient volumes

Coverage Model

  • 30 hours of physician coverage daily on weekdays

  • 24 hours of physician coverage daily on weekends

  • 30 to 40 hours of APP coverage daily

  • Collaborative physician and APP practice environment

  • Strong nursing and ancillary support

Specialty Backup

  • 211-bed acute care hospital

  • Medical staff of more than 250 physicians and specialists

  • Comprehensive emergency, surgical, and specialty services

  • Accredited by The Joint Commission

  • Established regional referral resource serving Southern Ohio and surrounding communities

Technology & Documentation

  • Meditech Expanse EMR

  • Modern clinical workflow and documentation tools

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Why Physicians Choose This Practice

  • $100,000 start-date bonus for full-time physicians

  • Supportive physician and APP team environment

  • Additional educational loan repayment opportunities

  • Stable community hospital with a long-standing reputation for quality care

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved region

Community Highlights

  • Enjoy an exceptional quality of life in Portsmouth, Ohio, located along the scenic Ohio River.

  • Affordable cost of living and housing options

  • Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods

  • Located on the northern banks of the Ohio River

  • Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and outdoor recreation at Shawnee State Forest

  • Friendly, welcoming community atmosphere

  • Approximately 80 miles from Columbus and 110 miles from Cincinnati

  • Convenient access to major metropolitan areas throughout the Tri-State region

Qualifications

  • BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)

  • Eligible for medical licensure in Ohio

  • J-1 visa candidates welcome to apply

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