Emergency Medicine Physician

UHA University Health Associates

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Jackson General Hospital (JGH) Until 9/12/2026 First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026
Job description

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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:

Additional Job Description

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV.

Practice medicine for the right reasons, with the right people.

Ripley, WV is a small, progressive city, located in the beautiful Appalachian foothills of the Ohio River, Ripley enjoys the linkage to the junction of the two major road systems, Interstate 77 N/S and US Route 33 E/W. The seat of Jackson County, and surrounded by a pristine valley rich in natural wonders and beauty, Ripley has always been the regional heart of activity.

Since 1964, Jackson General Hospital has served patients throughout Jackson County and the surrounding areas. Our mission is saving and improving lives with quality healthcare, one family at a time. Through excellence in quality service, Jackson General Hospital is the community’s provider of choice.

The Jackson General Hospital Emergency Department provides acute care services for patients of all ages, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. With a Level IV trauma center, adult and pediatric patients are seen for any cardiac, respiratory, trauma, or general medicine issues. Our goal is to deliver quick, effective diagnosis and treatment or transport for all patients.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain state medical license. Applicants must have completed Emergency Medicine residency and/or a fellowship and be eligible for the American Board of Medical Specialties. Emergency Medicine Board Certification required. All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.

For additional questions, please contact Lindsay Spaur, Senior Physician-Provider Recruiter and Talent Advisor: Lindsay.spaur@wvumedicine.org

WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center:

7422 SMG Emergency Department Jackson General Hospital

Address:

122 Pinnell St

Ripley

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.

About this role

Summary

Provide acute emergency care for all ages; Level IV trauma center coverage.

Job title

Emergency Medicine Physician

Experience level

board certified

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV, on-site only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MD or DO degreeEmergency Medicine residencyEM board certificationeligible for state license

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

emergency medicine
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site