Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Virginia is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its established emergency department at a 200-bed acute-care facility recognized for clinical excellence. The medical center holds an A Hospital Safety Grade from the LeapFrog Group and operates as a Duke Lifepoint Quality Affiliate, reflecting a sustained institutional commitment to safety and high-quality outcomes. This is a flexible PRN engagement well suited to an experienced APP seeking supplemental shifts in a supportive, community-focused acute-care environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate for PRN shifts
- Flexible PRN scheduling — build a shift pattern that fits your availability
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME through an affiliated institute
- Leadership and career growth pathways available within the broader group
- Supportive, experienced clinical leadership on-site
Practice Highlights
- 200-bed acute-care facility offering a broad range of inpatient and emergency services
- A-rated Hospital Safety Grade from the LeapFrog Group (awarded 2018), reflecting a strong culture of patient safety
- Duke Lifepoint Quality Affiliate — institutional infrastructure supporting high standards of clinical quality and process improvement
- Urban-level amenities within a community-focused hospital environment — full service lines without the complexity of a large academic center
- Experienced emergency medicine team providing collaborative support for APP practice
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active Virginia state license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Virginia
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity
- Prior emergency medicine or acute-care APP experience preferred
About the Community
Richlands is a small city in Tazewell County in the heart of Southwest Virginia's Appalachian highlands — a region defined by scenic mountain terrain, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. The area offers an exceptionally low cost of living, access to hiking, fishing, and the Virginia Creeper and Clinch River corridors, and a pace of life that draws clinicians looking to step away from urban congestion. The Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, including Bristol and Kingsport, is within comfortable driving distance, providing additional dining, cultural, and commercial amenities.