<p>Raleigh General Hospital (RGH) in Beckley, West Virginia is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join the team at the region's only Level III Trauma Center. This 300-bed acute-care Lifepoint Health facility has served southern West Virginia for nearly a century, offering APCs a high-acuity, full-spectrum emergency practice with strong institutional support, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Excellent compensation package (specific figures available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Signing bonus available for experienced APCs</li> <li>Flexible scheduling with 10-hour and 12-hour shift options</li> <li>Reimbursement for ATLS course completion</li> <li>State license and DEA registration reimbursement</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay</li> <li>CME access through a dedicated institute, including professional development tools and educational resources</li> <li>Coverage under a national Patient Safety Organization, providing practice confidence and liability support</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Level III Trauma Center — the only designated trauma center serving the southern West Virginia region</li> <li>300-bed acute-care hospital with a broad range of inpatient and outpatient service lines</li> <li>Full-spectrum emergency volume reflecting the acuity of a regional trauma and referral hub</li> <li>Flexible shift structure (10- and 12-hour shifts) supporting work-life balance</li> <li>Nearly 100 years of community presence, with deep regional trust and patient loyalty</li> <li>Lifepoint Health network affiliation providing institutional resources and system-level support</li> <li>Access to national patient safety infrastructure through a recognized Patient Safety Organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience</li> <li>ATLS certification required or willingness to complete (reimbursed)</li> <li>Active West Virginia APC license or eligibility to obtain; DEA registration required (reimbursement provided)</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity range of a Level III Trauma Center emergency department, including trauma stabilization</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Beckley is the commercial and cultural hub of southern West Virginia, situated in the coalfields plateau with easy access to the New River Gorge National Park — one of the East Coast's premier destinations for whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, and cycling. The area offers a low cost of living, a tight-knit community feel, and four-season outdoor recreation, making it an appealing base for clinicians who want meaningful work without the pace or expense of a major metro. Charleston, the state capital, is approximately an hour's drive north, providing additional dining, arts, and airport access.</p>