<p>Weirton Medical Center (WMC) is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency department in Weirton, West Virginia — a 238-bed acute care facility anchored in the heart of a growing tri-state health network spanning West Virginia, Ohio, and southwestern Pennsylvania. WMC has expanded from a single campus to 38 sites since 2012, reflecting sustained investment in technology, specialist recruitment, and new service lines. This employee-status position offers a competitive hourly rate, a sign-on bonus, and the clinical infrastructure of a regional referral hub serving Brooke and Hancock counties in West Virginia, Jefferson County in Ohio, and southwestern Pennsylvania.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Competitive hourly rate with employee (W-2) employment status</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage</li> <li>Health benefits package included</li> <li>CME access through a dedicated institute, including professional development tools and educational resources</li> <li>Clinician wellness program covering childcare support, financial planning, and burnout resources</li> <li>Stability of a nationally recognized, large-scale emergency medicine practice organization</li> <li>Membership in a national Patient Safety Organization providing clinical practice support and risk resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>238-bed acute care facility on Colliers Way in Weirton, West Virginia</li> <li>Tri-state referral catchment: Brooke and Hancock counties (WV), Jefferson County (OH), and southwestern Pennsylvania</li> <li>Part of a 38-site regional health network — one of the most expansive in the tri-state area — with continued growth since 2012</li> <li>Ongoing institutional investment in technology upgrades and expansion of specialty and procedural capabilities</li> <li>Primary and specialty care services available across the broader WMC network, supporting strong inpatient and consultative backup</li> <li>More than 1,500 staff employed across the system, reflecting a well-resourced clinical environment</li> <li>Access to professional development infrastructure and peer support through a national clinician network</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active West Virginia medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a regional acute care emergency department, including tri-state referral volume</li> <li>Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement consistent with national PSO standards</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Weirton sits along the Ohio River in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, bordered by Ohio to the west and Pennsylvania to the north — a genuinely tri-state community with easy access to Pittsburgh, approximately 35 miles to the northeast. The area offers a low cost of living, a tight-knit community feel, and proximity to the cultural, dining, and airport amenities of a major metropolitan center. Outdoor recreation along the Ohio River valley, four-season scenery, and affordable housing make Weirton a practical and appealing base for physicians who want urban access without urban overhead.</p>