Wythe County Community Hospital (WCCH) in Wytheville, Virginia is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its emergency department team at this 100-bed acute-care facility. WCCH is a LifePoint Health hospital recognized for operational excellence, having received the LifePoint High Five Award in 2016 — one of only four LifePoint facilities nationally to earn that distinction. Wytheville sits in the scenic Virginia highlands, offering a quality of life that is difficult to match at this compensation and schedule flexibility level.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with flexible scheduling options
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- State medical license and DEA registration fees reimbursed
- CME access through a dedicated educational platform, including professional development tools and educational resources
- Membership in a national Patient Safety Organization, providing practice support and clinical confidence
- Institutional stability backed by a nationally recognized emergency medicine practice
Practice Highlights
- 100-bed acute-care community hospital serving Wytheville and the surrounding regional catchment
- Full-spectrum inpatient and outpatient care services on campus
- LifePoint Health facility with a track record of recognized operational excellence
- Practice supported by a large national emergency medicine group infrastructure, including clinical protocols and quality benchmarking resources
- Access to national Patient Safety Organization membership, reinforcing evidence-based, high-reliability emergency care
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active Virginia NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain
- DEA registration required (reimbursed upon hire)
- Comfort managing the full acuity range of a community emergency department
About the Community
Wytheville is a small city nestled in the Blue Ridge Highlands of southwestern Virginia, positioned at the crossroads of I-77 and I-81 — offering easy regional access while maintaining a relaxed, small-town character. The area is surrounded by the Jefferson National Forest, the New River Trail State Park, and Claytor Lake, making it an exceptional base for outdoor enthusiasts. Cost of living is well below national averages, and the region's strong community identity and excellent natural amenities make it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking meaningful work without sacrificing quality of life.