PRN ARG Emergency Medicine Physician
Compensation
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.
Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.
Work Here. Thrive Here.
Additional Job Description
The Department of Emergency Medicine at West Virginia University (WVU) is seeking a PRN Physician to join our team
Qualified applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or its foreign equivalent) and be eligible to obtain an unrestricted West Virginia medical license. Candidates must have completed an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program and be board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine.
WVUHS is West Virginia’s largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality.
WVU Medicine includes the physicians, specialists, and sub-specialists of the West Virginia University School of Medicine; four community hospitals; three critical access hospitals; and a children’s hospital, all anchored by a 645-bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care.
WVU Medicine has more than 1,000 active medical staff members and 15,000 employees who serve hundreds of thousands of people each year from across the state of West Virginia and the nation.
Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit medicine.hsc.wvu.edu and apply online at wvumedicine.org.
For additional questions or to apply, please contact Lindsay Spaur, Senior Physician Recruiter, at Lindsay.spaur@wvumedicine.org.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
SMG System Medical Group
Cost Center
8285 SMG Emergency Medicine - ACRG
Address
- 1 Amalia Drive
- Buckhannon
- West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Key Responsibilities
The PRN Physician will provide emergency medical care to patients within the West Virginia University Health System. They will contribute to the department's mission of delivering high-quality patient safety and clinical excellence.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and possess an unrestricted West Virginia medical license. Candidates are required to have completed an accredited Emergency Medicine residency and be board-certified or board-eligible.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 36 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 94% have no call, 67% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | West Virginia index 89.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in West Virginia | 17 active | 1,046 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 67% no weekends36 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | West Virginia Physician listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment280 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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