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Riverside Health System
Newport News, Virginia

Emergency Medicine Physician Labor-Pool - Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News Virginia

Emergency MedicineIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$225-$255/hr

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Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
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Job Description

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love. Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Hiring Range: $225.00 – $255.00 per hour

Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance.

Riverside Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Labor Pool Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia.

Riverside Regional Medical Center is a 500 + bed, Level II Trauma Center with an annual Emergency Department volume over 78,000 patients. The facility is a DNV certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center including a Chest Pain Center Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology. The Emergency Department has over 40 private patient care rooms including 2 state-of-the-art Trauma/Resuscitation rooms, an additional 10-bed Observation Unit and comprehensive on-call specialty support.

As part of the emergency medicine service line, you will work collaboratively with an experienced group of advanced practice providers and physicians to support a high acuity and diverse patient population with strong specialty support.

Job requirements include

Doctor of Medicine Degree (M. D.) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D. O.)

Board Certified or Board Eligible (ABEM or ABOEM Certification) in Emergency Medicine

License to practice medicine and surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain a Virginia License

Current DEA or ability to obtain a DEA

Benefits include

  • Very competitive hourly rate with night differential
  • Multiple bonus incentive opportunities
  • Sign on bonus offered
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)
  • Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, disability and malpractice insurance coverage
  • Annual CME allowance
  • 401K, 403b and a defined benefit program

Riverside Health System is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, qualified for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Who We Are: Our Provider Compact

Our Mission: To care for others as we would care for those we love – to enhance their wellbeing and improve their health.

Our Guiding Principles: Patients First | Pursue Excellence | Stronger Together

Our Compact

  • We are resolute in our commitment to safety and quality
  • We listen with empathy and communicate constructively
  • We collaborate with a spirit of collegiality and mutual respect
  • We are educators, mentors, and lifelong learners
  • Learn More
  • Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we’re the perfect place to grow your career:

Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -https://www.riversideonline.com/provider-recruitment/riverside-medical-group#

Live Where Others Vacation

Enjoy life in coastal Virginia, where charming communities, rich history, and scenic beauty meet. Whether it’s waterfront living, cultural attractions, or top-rated schools—you’ll find your perfect balance here.

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  • What Brings people to Virginia

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/virginia-usva.htm

We’re Here for You

Our teams are available to answer your questions and guide you through the process. Riverside providers are supported every step of the way—with tools, mentorship, and a culture that values clinical excellence, joy in practice, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care to a diverse patient population within a Level II Trauma Center. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and advanced practice providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and be board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine. A valid medical license for the Commonwealth of Virginia and a current DEA registration are required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Trauma careCollaborationCommunicationStroke careChest pain management

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 85% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$499k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $494k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Newport News

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,605/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Riverside Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Newport News, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Night differential
Multiple bonus incentive opportunities
Sign on bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, disability and malpractice insurance
Annual CME allowance
401K, 403b and defined benefit program
PSLF eligible