A 250-bed academic community hospital in Danville, Virginia is seeking an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join the team at Sovah Health Danville, the most comprehensive healthcare facility serving the Dan River Region of Virginia and North Carolina. The hospital offers more than 25 medical specialties, the largest surgical capacity in the area, and an active teaching environment with residents, medical students, and allied health students from nearby universities. This is a strong opportunity for an APP who wants broad acute-care exposure in a well-resourced regional referral center with academic depth.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package (specific figures available upon inquiry)
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- State license and DEA registration reimbursement
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- CME benefits through a dedicated institute with structured continuing education resources
- Access to leadership development programs and a Patient Safety Organization membership
Practice Highlights
- Emergency medicine APP role embedded within a 250-bed academic community hospital and regional referral center
- Facility serves the full Dan River Region spanning both Virginia and North Carolina
- More than 25 medical specialties on staff, supporting robust subspecialty consultation from the ED
- Largest surgical capacity in the region, enabling on-site management of complex surgical emergencies
- Active teaching environment with physician residents, medical students, and other healthcare students from multiple nearby universities — teaching opportunities available for those with academic interests
- Lifepoint Health system affiliation providing access to system-wide clinical resources, protocols, and leadership infrastructure
- Over 120 years of continuous service to the community, reflecting institutional stability and deep regional trust
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active Virginia NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain
- Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a regional academic community emergency department
- Interest in teaching and academic collaboration is a plus given the facility's active student and resident programs
About the Community
Danville sits in southside Virginia along the North Carolina border, offering a low cost of living, a revitalized downtown arts and dining scene, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Piedmont countryside. The city is within driving distance of Greensboro, NC and Roanoke, VA, giving residents access to larger metro amenities while enjoying a smaller-city pace. Outdoor recreation, historic architecture, and a growing local economy make Danville an appealing destination for clinicians seeking quality of life alongside a substantive clinical practice.