Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its 25-bed academic emergency department, which handles 32,000 annual visits. This 120-bed academic medical center holds a formal affiliation with Boston University School of Medicine, pairing a high-functioning clinical environment with meaningful academic infrastructure. The 2019-built emergency department — a purpose-built, 15,000-square-foot facility featuring private patient rooms, leading-edge technology, and optimized patient-flow design — represents a genuine differentiator for physicians who want a modern, well-resourced practice setting in a vibrant New England city.
Perks and Benefits
- Independent contractor (1099) status with comprehensive professional liability insurance including tail coverage
- Generous sign-on bonus for full-time commitment
- Generous relocation assistance for full-time physicians
- CME support with access to a dedicated physician learning institute
- Opportunities for supplemental benefits including health, dental, vision, and additional insurance products through group partnership arrangements
- Retirement plan access through group partnership
- Exceptional local and regional leadership support structure
Practice Highlights
- 25-bed emergency department with 32,000 annual patient visits — approximately 88 patients per day
- State-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot emergency department opened in 2019 — purpose-built with private patient rooms and optimized clinical workflow
- Leading-edge technology integrated throughout the department to support timely, high-quality patient care
- 120-bed acute care academic medical center with full inpatient service lines supporting ED disposition and subspecialty consultation
- Academic affiliation with Boston University School of Medicine, offering teaching and scholarly engagement opportunities
- Established physician leadership at both the local site and regional level
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Rhode Island medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a busy urban academic emergency department
About the Community
Providence is Rhode Island's capital city and one of New England's most livable mid-size urban centers, offering a nationally recognized restaurant and arts scene, walkable neighborhoods, and a cost of living meaningfully lower than Boston — which sits just under an hour north via I-95. The city is home to multiple universities, strong public and private school options, and easy access to both Narragansett Bay's coastal recreation and the broader New England outdoor landscape, making it an attractive destination for physicians seeking urban amenities without the pace or expense of a major metro.