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Riverside Health System
Newport News, Virginia

Emergency Medicine Physician – Riverside Health – Multiple Locations - Virginia

Emergency MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$225-$255/hr

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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 has multiple opportunities available for dedicated, compassionate Emergency Medicine Physicians seeking a rewarding career within one of Virginia's largest and most diverse physician-led healthcare organizations.

More than seven hundred providers across every specialty and subspecialty care for half a million patients throughout the region. As part of Riverside Health System, physicians benefit from a collaborative culture, advanced clinical resources, strong leadership support, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Whether you are seeking a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center experience or a community-focused emergency medicine practice, Riverside offers opportunities to match your professional goals and lifestyle preferences.

Opportunities include Full-Time, Part-Time, and Labor- Pool

Our Locations Include

Riverside Smithfield Hospital

  • The new 50-bed facility features a 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Emergency Department with fourteen treatment rooms, a trauma/resuscitation room, and additional treatment spaces.
  • The facility is DNV accredited.

Riverside Regional Medical

Riverside Regional Medical Center is a 500+ bed, Level II Trauma Center with annual Emergency Department volume exceeding 78,000 visits. 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 forty private patient care rooms including two state-of-the-art Trauma/Resuscitation rooms, an additional 10-bed Observation Unit and comprehensive on-call specialty support.

Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg

Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg is a $70 million, state-of-the-art, 40-bed hospital. with a 12-bed emergency department serving over 25,000 patients annually. The emergency department was the first in the state of Virginia to earn the American College of Emergency Physicians Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation for excellence in care of older adults in 2019 and the hospital is a DNV certified Primary Stroke Center.

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital

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.

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital situated on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Virginia is a 40-bed state of the art facility with a 12-bed Emergency Department serving over 25,000 patients annually. The site is a DNV accredited Primary Stroke Center.

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

  • 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)three 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 are the perfect place to grow your career:
  • Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -riversideonline.com

Live Where Others Vacation

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

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We Are 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 patients across various hospital settings within the Riverside Health System. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered outcomes and maintain clinical excellence.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine. Candidates must possess or be eligible for a medical license in the Commonwealth of Virginia and a current DEA registration.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical careTrauma managementPatient assessmentStroke careChest pain managementGeriatric emergency careMedical documentationSurgical proceduresPatient advocacy

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 42 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 93% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

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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Work-life snapshot

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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

Competitive hourly rate with night differential
Multiple bonus incentive opportunities
Sign-on bonus offered
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, disability, and malpractice insurance
Annual CME allowance
401K, 403b, and defined benefit program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible