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WYTHE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - HM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
Description: TeamHealth is seeking a full-time staff hospitalist to join our hospital medicine team at Wythe County Community Hospital in beautiful Wytheville, Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys the variety and autonomy of practicing in a community hospital setting, while having the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team and access to a broad range of specialty services.
Hospitalists at WCCH will enjoy a day shift, 7-on/7-off schedule and will have the opportunity work alongside one advanced practice clinician. Nights are covered by an in-house APC, so some light backup call is required. Additionally, hospitalists are required to monitor patients in the ICU and perform procedures like central line placement and intubation in emergencies.
Wythe County Community Hospital provides an opportunity to practice meaningful, community-focused medicine while enjoying the professional autonomy and variety that come with a smaller acute-care hospital.
Wytheville offers a relaxed community lifestyle with convenient access to outdoor recreation, hiking, camping and other activities, while remaining within easy driving distance of larger metropolitan areas.
Qualifications • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school • Board-certified or board-eligible in internal medicine or family medicine • Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted Virginia medical license and DEA • New graduates and experienced hospitalists encouraged to apply
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City Caption: Wytheville, Virginia
City Description: A beautiful community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia, the city of Wytheville combines small-town friendliness and outdoor living with easy access to several nearby major metropolitan areas. As the county seat of Wythe County, Wytheville abounds with restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Within a two-hour drive of Wytheville, you will find plenty of opportunities for sporting events, concerts, fine dining, and cultural events in Roanoke, Virginia; Bristol and Kingsport, Tennessee; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. History buffs will enjoy the many historical sites of the city, including Rock House Museum, Thomas J. Boyd Museum, Wytheville Heritage Museum, and the Stephen F. Austin Memorial. For entertainment, take in the Chautaugua Festival and the state-of-the-art, German-themed Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre. Sponsored by the Wythe Arts Council, the festival is an annual source of entertainment, enjoyment, and education with arts, crafts, music, hot air ballooning, magic, drama, dance, and nightly entertainment. Educational opportunities are available through Wytheville Community College and a satellite location of Old Dominion University.
Facility Caption: Community-focused care in a LifePoint facility
Facility Description: Wythe County Community Hospital (WCCH) is a 100-bed acute-care hospital and Lifepoint Health facility. WCHH provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient care services to Wytheville and the surrounding region.
Job Benefits: - 7-on/7-off block scheduling - Day shift (7am-7pm) with APC support + light nighttime call - Employed model (W2) with competitive hourly rate, sign-on/relocation assistance, and health benefits/retirement benefits - Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage - Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program - Association with a leading physician practice in the country - Stability of a respected industry leader - Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute - Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career