Weirton Medical Center (WMC) is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency department in Weirton, West Virginia — a tri-state regional hub serving patients across West Virginia, Ohio, and southwestern Pennsylvania. WMC has grown from a single 238-bed acute care campus to a 38-site network spanning three states, backed by sustained investment in technology and specialty expansion. This is a W-2 employed position with strong hourly compensation and the mentorship infrastructure of a national emergency medicine group behind you.
Perks and Benefits
- W-2 employee model with strong hourly compensation
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision coverage
- CME access through a dedicated professional development platform, including educational resources and CME tools
- Clinician physical and mental health wellness program
- Diversity, equity and inclusion programming, plus leadership and professional development tracks
- Clinician candidate referral bonus program
- Perks at Work program providing discounted goods, services, and more
Practice Highlights
- 238-bed acute care facility on Colliers Way in Weirton, WV — the flagship campus of a 38-site, three-state regional network
- Primary and specialty care referral catchment covering Brooke and Hancock counties in West Virginia, Jefferson County in Ohio, and southwestern Pennsylvania
- Network of more than 1,500 staff supporting clinical operations across the system
- Ongoing investment in technology and specialty service expansion since 2012
- Mentorship and peer support from a national network of emergency medicine specialists
- Access to national-level clinical resources, best practices, and quality improvement infrastructure
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active West Virginia medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a regional acute care emergency department serving a tri-state catchment
About the Community
Weirton sits along the Ohio River in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, bordered by Ohio to the west and Pennsylvania to the north — a genuinely tri-state location that gives residents easy access to Pittsburgh, PA, and the greater Ohio Valley region. The area offers a low cost of living, a tight-knit community feel, and proximity to the cultural, dining, and airport amenities of Pittsburgh, roughly 35 miles to the northeast. Outdoor recreation along the Ohio River corridor and the rolling hills of the Appalachian foothills rounds out a lifestyle well suited to physicians seeking a manageable pace without sacrificing regional connectivity.