Seeking BE/BC Internist to join an established practice; call is 1:4. Community is located about 65 miles from of Richmond, and an easy drive to both Virginia and North Carolina's coastal regions. Excellent comprehensive compensation package including cash collections guarantee, CME, relocation allowance, marketing and potential medical education debt assistance.
The hospital currently boasts an active and consulting medical staff of 50 physicians and more than 430 employees, making it one of the top five employers in the area. A full range of services is provided by the hospital, including a 24-hour emergency room, cardiac rehabilitation, oncology, sports medicine and obstetric/gynecological services. THE COMMUNITY is located in a growing region of southern Virginia that is rapidly becoming an extended suburb of both the Richmond Metro and Hampton Roads Metro areas. With Richmond just 60 miles to the north and Raleigh, North Carolina just 80 miles to the south, residents have quick, easy access to larger metropolitan areas. The beautiful beaches of the Virginia coast are just 60 miles to the east. Emporia also affords its residents the benefits of a small-town lifestyle while maintaining the best attributes of a small city. It boasts low crime and unemployment rates, numerous cultural activities, an active chamber of commerce and affordable living. The area is among the top five cities in the country for retail sales per capita and offers at least three dozen shopping malls within a one-hour drive. Additionally, the community is served by 200 churches in a number of faiths and denominations. RECREATION The area's mild climate allows its residents to enjoy a wide range of outdoor recreational activities, including youth sports leagues, golfing, hunting, organized sports and biking. EDUCATION Educational opportunities abound in Emporia. A quality public education system provides special programs for the academically gifted at all local schools. A variety of private school options are also available. Old Dominion University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Virginia Commonwealth University, Duke University, Medical College of Virginia and the College of William and Mary are also located within easy driving distance, as are several other public and private four-year institutions. Inquire about position.