Raleigh General Hospital (RGH) in Beckley, West Virginia is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its team at the only Level III Trauma Center in southern West Virginia. RGH is a 300-bed acute-care Lifepoint Health facility with nearly a century of service to the region, offering a high-acuity, full-spectrum emergency environment with the stability of a well-established national physician group. Flexible shift options and strong professional development infrastructure make this an attractive long-term position for an experienced APP ready to practice at the top of their license.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent compensation package (specific figures available upon inquiry)
- Flexible scheduling with both 10-hour and 12-hour shift options
- Access to CME resources, educational tools, and professional development through a dedicated national institute
- Practice backed by a national Patient Safety Organization, providing liability support and clinical best-practice infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- 300-bed acute-care hospital — the largest and most comprehensive facility in the southern West Virginia region
- Sole Level III Trauma Center in the region, managing the full spectrum of trauma and medical emergencies for a broad rural catchment area
- Wide range of inpatient and outpatient care services on campus, supporting robust subspecialty backup and admission pathways
- Flexible 10- and 12-hour shift structure accommodating a variety of scheduling preferences
- Supported by a national clinical organization with standardized protocols, peer review, and quality infrastructure
- Nearly 100 years of community presence — an institution with deep regional trust and a stable patient base
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active West Virginia licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity range of a regional Level III Trauma Center emergency department, including trauma stabilization
- Commitment to patient safety standards and evidence-based emergency practice
About the Community
Beckley is situated in the heart of southern West Virginia's New River Gorge region, offering an exceptional outdoor lifestyle anchored by world-class whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, and mountain biking within the New River Gorge National Park — the newest national park in the United States. The area features a low cost of living, a tight-knit community feel, and four-season Appalachian scenery, while remaining within reasonable driving distance of Charleston, WV for additional urban amenities. Clinicians who value an active outdoor lifestyle alongside meaningful, high-acuity clinical work will find Beckley a compelling place to build a career.