<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly rate for PRN shifts</li> <li>Flexible PRN scheduling — build a shift pattern that fits your availability</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME through an affiliated institute</li> <li>Leadership and career growth pathways available within the broader group</li> <li>Supportive, experienced clinical leadership on-site</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>200-bed acute-care facility offering a broad range of inpatient and emergency services</li> <li>A-rated Hospital Safety Grade from the LeapFrog Group (awarded 2018), reflecting a strong culture of patient safety</li> <li>Duke Lifepoint Quality Affiliate — institutional infrastructure supporting high standards of clinical quality and process improvement</li> <li>Urban-level amenities within a community-focused hospital environment — full service lines without the complexity of a large academic center</li> <li>Experienced emergency medicine team providing collaborative support for APP practice</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience</li> <li>Active Virginia state license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Virginia</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity</li> <li>Prior emergency medicine or acute-care APP experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>