SOVAH HEALTH - DANVILLE - EM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Listed compensation
$320-$340/hr
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- Call expectations
- Not specified
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Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Are you looking for a medical directorship and a rewarding career in emergency
medicine? TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for you to join our
administrative team at Sovah Health Danville in Danville, Virginia, a Duke
Lifepoint Facility. If you are an experienced EM physician looking to join a
team that equips you to provide top-notch patient care in leadership, 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
* 12-hour shift options
* Teaching opportunities for clinicians passionate about academics - facility
features 2 residency programs/internal medicine and family medicine
* Eligibility for J1 Visa sponsorship if applicable
Sovah Health Danville
* 30-bed ED
* Annual volume: 52,000
* Admit rate: 15%
* 36 hours of daily physician and 36 hours of 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 our team. 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 Medical Director will lead the emergency medicine team at Sovah Health Danville, overseeing clinical operations and administrative duties. The role also involves providing top-notch patient care and participating in teaching opportunities for residents and medical students.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in emergency medicine. Experience in a leadership or administrative capacity within an emergency department is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
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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