SOVAH HEALTH - DANVILLE - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
Listed compensation
$320-$340/hr
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- Contract
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Are you looking for a rewarding career in emergency medicine? TeamHealth has an
excellent opportunity for you to join our team at Sovah Health Danville in
Danville, Virginia. Whether you are a new grad looking to kickstart your
clinical career or an experienced physician looking to join a team that equips
you to provide top-notch patient care, this role is for you.
TeamHealth EM Physicians at Sovah Health Danville Experience…
* Competitive compensation, with an estimated base salary range of $320 to $340
hourly
* 10 or 12-hour shift options
* Teaching opportunities for clinicians passionate about academics - facility
features 2 residency programs
* Eligibility for J1 Visa sponsorship if applicable
* 1 year EM training program for family medicine residents or family medicine
trained physicians
Sovah Health Danville
* 30-bed ED
* Annual volume: 52,000
* Admit rate: 15%
* 36 hours of daily physician and APC coverage
* Specialty support for cath lab, GI, interventional radiology, neurology,
OB/GYN, open heart, ortho, pediatrics, psych, and vascular surgery
If you are board-certified or board-eligible in emergency medicine you will make
a great addition to the team. Primary care trained with EM experience? This role
is your opportunity to take the step into emergency care that you have been
looking for.
Interested in learning more about our team at Sovah Health? Apply today!
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City Caption
Historic community on the Dan River
City Description
The history of Danville decorates its neighborhoods and its Main Street mansions
feature Victorian architecture. Stroll the many blocks of historic districts and
study the details of each home listed on the National Register. Located in
southern Virginia, near the North Carolina state line, Danville is a growing
community surrounding the scenic Dan River. Danville is home to a robust
offering of local museums including the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and
History, located in the William T. Sutherlin mansion. When you aren't exploring
the local history and sights, enjoy the city's extensive system of hiking and
biking trails or go fishing on the riverfront. Take in live performances at the
Historic North Theatre and taste craft brews at one of the many local breweries.
Danville residents enjoy a low cost of living with easy access to cities like
Greensboro, Durham, Lynchburg and more.
Facility Caption
More than a century of care
Facility Description
Sovah Health Danville, formerly Danville Regional Medical Center (DRMC), has
served the Dan River community for more than 120 years. A 250-bed academic
community hospital and LifePoint facility, Sovah Health Danville is the most
comprehensive source of healthcare in the Dan River Region of Virginia and North
Carolina. Sovah Health Danville provides services in more than 25 medical
specialties in addition to offering the largest surgical capacity in the area.
The facility is also home to residents, medical students and other healthcare
students from the many nearby universities so teaching opportunities may be
available for those with academic interests.
Job Benefits
- 1099 independent contractor position
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
- Association with a leading physician practice in the U. S.
- Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
- Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety
Key Responsibilities
The staff physician will provide emergency medical care at the Sovah Health Danville 30-bed emergency department. The role also involves teaching opportunities for residents and medical students within the facility's academic programs.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in emergency medicine. Primary care trained physicians with emergency medicine experience are also encouraged to apply.
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 41 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 88% have no call, 44% 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 ~$686k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $679k 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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Living in Danville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $190k
- Typical market rent
- $1,128/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 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.