SageWest Health Care in Riverton, Wyoming is recruiting a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to join its 24-hour emergency department at a 154-bed acute care facility in the heart of central Wyoming. The Riverton campus is part of a two-site regional health system — paired with an 86-bed facility in nearby Lander — delivering a full spectrum of acute and specialty services to a broad rural catchment. This independent contractor engagement offers the clinical depth of a full-service acute care hospital with the lifestyle advantages of Wyoming's wide-open outdoors.
Perks and Benefits
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Access to CME resources and professional development tools through a dedicated clinician education institute
- Clinician wellness program and peer referral program included
- Stability of a large, nationally recognized emergency medicine practice network with thousands of clinicians
- Collaborative practice model with access to a nationwide clinician network for consultation and communication
Practice Highlights
- 24-hour emergency medicine coverage at a 154-bed acute care hospital
- Full-service facility with on-site Diagnostic Imaging, Intensive Care Unit, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Otolaryngology
- Part of a two-campus regional health system serving Riverton and Lander, Wyoming
- Broad regional referral catchment across central Wyoming's rural communities
- Specialty service depth — including OB/GYN and ENT — supports a wide acuity range in the ED
- Collaborative, communication-forward practice culture integrated into a large national clinician network
Qualifications
- Board certification through ABEM required; ABFM-boarded physicians with documented emergency medicine experience are also eligible
- Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency or equivalent training pathway with EM clinical experience
- Active Wyoming medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a rural acute care emergency department, including medical, surgical, and trauma presentations
About the Community
Riverton sits in Fremont County in central Wyoming, surrounded by the Wind River Range and the Wind River Indian Reservation — one of the most scenic and culturally rich settings in the American West. The region offers exceptional outdoor recreation including world-class fly fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing at nearby Lander and the Tetons, and access to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks within a few hours' drive. Wyoming's low cost of living, absence of state income tax, and wide-open spaces make Riverton a compelling destination for physicians seeking a high-quality lifestyle well outside a major metropolitan area.