<p>A well-structured hospitalist opportunity for an advanced practice clinician — nurse practitioner or physician assistant — in Galax, Virginia, offering a clean 7-on/7-off schedule and a comprehensive benefits package within a stable, established inpatient medicine program. This role is ideal for an APP who wants predictable scheduling, strong liability protection, and the support infrastructure of a nationally recognized hospital medicine organization.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (specific figures available upon inquiry)</li> <li>7-on/7-off schedule providing consistent, predictable time on and off</li> <li>Comprehensive health and wellness coverage: medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>State medical license and DEA registration reimbursement</li> <li>Institutional stability backed by a nationally respected hospital medicine organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient hospitalist role embedded within an acute care setting in Galax, VA</li> <li>Structured 7-on/7-off rotation providing clear delineation between working and off weeks</li> <li>Advanced practice clinician scope within a collaborative hospital medicine team</li> <li>Supported by the clinical protocols, quality infrastructure, and operational resources of a leading hospital medicine group</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with inpatient or hospitalist experience preferred</li> <li>Active Virginia NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort managing the full breadth of general inpatient medicine acuity in a community hospital environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Galax is a small city in the Blue Ridge Highlands of southwestern Virginia, offering a relaxed pace of life, low cost of living, and immediate access to the outdoor recreation that defines the region — including the New River Trail State Park, Appalachian Trail access, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The area is known for its deep musical heritage and tight-knit community character, and sits within reasonable driving distance of larger metros including Roanoke and the Triad region of North Carolina, making it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking a quieter lifestyle without full geographic isolation.</p>