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Riverside Health System
Gloucester, Virginia

Emergency Department Physician - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - Gloucester, Virginia

Emergency MedicineIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$225-$255/hr

The week · per this posting

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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 Part- Time Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, Virginia.

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital is a 67-bed hospital with an 11-bed emergency department serving over 25,000 patients annually. The hospital is a DNV accredited Primary Stroke Center and a Chest Pain Center certified by the American College of Cardiology.

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

The physician will provide high-quality emergency medical care to a diverse patient population at a 67-bed hospital. They will work collaboratively with a team of advanced practice providers and physicians to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or 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

Patient careCollaborationCommunicationAcute careStroke careChest pain management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Department Physician - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital - Gloucester, Virginia at Riverside Health System a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Emergency Medicine — ranked against 979 active Emergency Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 90% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 12 employers

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$340k-390k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
34% this job
Relocation assistance
19% this job
Sign-on bonus
13% this job
Loan repayment
13% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 90% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 979 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Gloucester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible