Physician - Emergency Medicine

Veterans Health Administration

Huntington (WV)

On-site

USD 300,000 - 350,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

PTO 50-55 days

Federal pension

Federal health insurance

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Huntington, WV seeks a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician to join the ED team within the Medical Service. This open continuous announcement supports flexible referral and a dynamic schedule.

The position offers a comprehensive rewards package including sign-on bonus, generous paid time off, federal retirement, comprehensive health insurance, CME support, and tail liability protection. Hours vary by needs and the duty station.

Qualifications

MD or DO with licensure in any US state or territory.
Board certified in Emergency Medicine preferred.
Education: degree from an LCME- or COCA-accredited school; ECFMG for international grads.

Responsibilities

Assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat ED patients.
Stabilize patients with major illnesses or injuries; determine need for further care.
Perform or assist in related ED procedures; work as part of the Emergency Medicine team.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

US Medical Licensure

Board Certification

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be Thursday July 30,2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The Huntington, WV VA Healthcare System advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This Physician is the Emergency Department within the Medical Service and practices at the independent clinical level of practice.

The Physician has specialized knowledge of practice related to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of Emergency Medicine conditions. Major Duties but not limited to: Emergency Medicine physicians assess, evaluate, diagnose and initially treat patients in the Emergency Department with any symptom, illness or condition. Stabilize patients with major illnesses or injuries and assess all patients to determine if additional care is necessary.

Perform or assist in related procedures. Works as a member of the Emergency Medicine team at the Hershel "Woody" Williams campus of the Huntington VA Hospital. There may be other duties as assigned or required. Work Schedule: Hours/days will vary. Your schedule will ultimately be determined by your Supervisor and be based on needs of the Department, Facility, and/or Agency. Compressed tour may be authorized.

Requirements & Education

Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay). Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted.

For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C.

7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $300000 – $350000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.