Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in West Virginia

An Emergency Medicine Physician plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by providing immediate medical attention to patients with acute illnesses or injuries. They manage a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies, making quick decisions to resuscitate and stabilize patients. They coordinate with other healthcare professionals for further management, follow-up care or admission of patients. Emergency physicians are also involved in disaster medicine, pre-hospital emergency care, and performing procedures like intubations, central line placements, fracture reductions, and others.

Important skills for this role include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in procedural techniques. Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) are often required. Before becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician, a person may have roles such as Medical Intern, Resident in Internal Medicine or General Surgery, or a Fellow in Emergency Medicine. To be eligible for board certification in Emergency Medicine, they need to complete a residency in Emergency Medicine after obtaining a medical degree.

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Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Beckley, WV
  • 2 hours ago
  • Beckley, WV
  • 2 hours ago

Requirements: Active West Virginia State License DEA (with WV address) Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine (EM) or Family Practice (FP) Residency trained in Emergency Medicine Certified...

Urgent Care Physician- Fairmont Gateway Urgent Care

  • Fairmont, WV
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fairmont, WV
  • 6 hours ago

Additional Job Description: West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Emergency Medicine Seek an Urgent care Physician (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor...

A facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in Weirton, West Virginia....

Emergency Medicine Physician- Jackson General Hospital

  • Ripley, WV
  • 10 hours ago
  • Ripley, WV
  • 10 hours ago

To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org WVUHS Medical Group seeks an Emergency Medicine Physician....

Physician/Emergency Medicine/West Virginia/Locum tenens/Locum

  • Bradshaw, WV
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bradshaw, WV
  • 12 hours ago

Locum Tenens Opportunity: Emergency Medicine Physician Location: Near Bradshaw, West Virginia We are seeking a qualified and experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to join a healthcare facility in...

Emergency Medicine Physician

  • WV
  • 13 hours ago
  • WV
  • 13 hours ago

Interim Physicians has a locum tenens opportunity for an Emergency Medicine physician in West Virginia....

WVUHS Medical Group seeks an Emergency Medicine Physician. The successful candidate/candidates will be expected to practice in the primary location of Jackson General Hospital....

Emergency Medicine Physician Job at WVU Medicine in South Charleston, WV

  • South Charleston, WV
  • 15 hours ago
  • South Charleston, WV
  • 15 hours ago

Additional Job Description: WVUHS Medical Group and the Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a PRN Emergency Medicine Physician to join our community emergency medicine practice at Thomas Memorial...

Emergency Medicine Physician. Job in Virginia Gr8Jobs

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 1 day ago

Are you interested in working flexible hours, connecting with people one-on-one, and helping them re-engage with their health? At Signify Health, part of CVS Health, our mission is to build...

medicine Licenses, Certifications, Requirements: BC, ABEM/FP/IM, West Virginia license EMR: EPIC...

Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Weirton, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Weirton, WV
  • 1 day ago

family practice, general surgery, or general internal medicine) Active West Virginia state license ACLS ATLS PALS...

Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Bridgeport, WV
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgeport, WV
  • 4 days ago

Medicine Physician with at least 1 year of experience treating patients autonomously in the ER....

Emergency Medicine Physician

  • WV
  • 4 days ago
  • WV
  • 4 days ago

Medicus is collaborating with a medical center in northern West Virginia that has an opportunity for an Emergency Medicine physician to assist their team....

Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at

  • Sutton, WV
  • 4 days ago
  • Sutton, WV
  • 4 days ago

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine. If not ABEM certified, ATLS is required....

Emergency Medicine in West Virginia! An hour outside of Charleston, a regional medical center in West Virginia is seeking a BC/BE emergency medicine physician to join their staff....

Demographic Data for West Virginia

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Emergency Medicine Physician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs in West Virginia

This is the average annual salary for Emergency Medicine Physician jobs in West Virginia as reported by the BLS.

$332,800


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Emergency Medicine Physician positions.



Highest Education Level

Emergency Medicine Physicians in West Virginia offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.5%
Master's Degree
32.5%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
2.1%
Associate's Degree
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%
Some College
0.1%



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