<p>Wythe County Community Hospital (WCCH) in Wytheville, Virginia is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician for independent contractor coverage at this 100-bed acute-care LifePoint Health facility. WCCH delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services to Wytheville and the surrounding southwest Virginia region, and has been recognized for operational excellence — earning LifePoint's High Five Award in 2016, one of only four system facilities to receive that distinction. An enhanced sign-on bonus is available, with an additional stipend offered for residents transitioning into practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation with an enhanced sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates</li> <li>Stipend available for residents entering practice</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Flexible block scheduling to accommodate out-of-area physicians</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>100-bed acute-care community hospital serving Wytheville and the broader southwest Virginia region</li> <li>Full-service inpatient and outpatient care platform across multiple service lines</li> <li>LifePoint Health system affiliation providing institutional resources and operational support</li> <li>Recognized for excellence across all aspects of hospital operations — High Five Award recipient (2016)</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Virginia medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Wytheville sits in the Blue Ridge Highlands of southwest Virginia at the crossroads of I-77 and I-81, offering easy regional access while maintaining a small-town quality of life. The area is surrounded by the Jefferson National Forest, the New River Trail State Park, and numerous lakes and waterways — ideal for physicians who value outdoor recreation, low cost of living, and a tight-knit community. Roanoke and the Roanoke Valley metro area are roughly 75 miles to the northeast, providing additional cultural and commercial amenities within easy driving distance.</p>