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Emergency Medicine Physician at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
Location: Blacksburg , VA
Job Type: Full-time
VISA Sponsorship: No
Recruiter Info: Matthew Lewis| | | Schedule time to speak with Matthew Lewis Link
Position and Facility Overview
Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of healthcare. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high‑quality care in the communities you serve.
· Annual volume: 32,000
· Specialties at facility: Hospitalist, Nephrology, Ortho, Peds, Podiatry, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Radiology, Surgery, Telepsych, Teleneuro, Trauma
· Coverage model: 24 Hr Phy 36 hr APP
· 19 ED Beds | Admission rate: 16%
· EMR: Meditech
· Transfers: 3% major trauma, Burns-Salem, Peds-Roanoke Memorial
Complementing the main hospital, the LewisGale Christiansburg ER offers convenient, around-the-clock emergency services as a freestanding department of the Montgomery campus. The 10,000-square-foot facility includes 11 private treatment rooms, a dedicated trauma bay, on-site imaging (CT, X-ray, ultrasound), and a full-service laboratory—delivering hospital-level emergency care without the need to travel to Blacksburg. Designed to improve access for residents of Christiansburg and surrounding communities, the ER provides rapid treatment for everything from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies, ensuring seamless coordination and patient transfers to LewisGale Hospital Montgomery when specialized or inpatient care is required.
Community Information
Blacksburg, located in Montgomery County in Virginia’s New River Valley, offers abundant outdoor recreation including the Huckleberry Trail, Jefferson National Forest access, mountain biking, and river activities.
The community is home to Virginia Tech, contributing to vibrant arts, culture, dining, and year‑round events.
Residents enjoy parks, greenways, and proximity to outdoor attractions across Montgomery County and the NRV.
Benefits
- Independent contractor (1099) model
- Eligible for comprehensive options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Earn up to $495,600 annually Sign-on bonus
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
- Equitable scheduling patterns
- Engaged onsite and regional clinical leadership support
- Established, respected, financially stable company
Licensure: Virginia Medical License, and DEA
Board Certification: BE/BC in Emergency Medicine
- Experience: PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Residents accepted
For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician‑founded and physician‑led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.
We support our physicians and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence‑based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work‑life balance while practicing at the top of your license.
Together, we heal.