Now Hiring! Full-time Emergency Medicine APP- Rural

West Virginia University Health System (WVUHS) and the Department of Emergency Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to practice at Potomac Valley Hospital.

At Potomac Valley Hospital, we strive to care for each patient like a member of our own family. Practice medicine with the right people, for the right reasons.

Located in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, Keyser offers close proximity to Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Area. Enjoy a small-town culture with access to city life and adventure!

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Emergency Medicine. In addition to providing comprehensive outpatient clinical care to patients in an emergency medicine capacity and establish preventive health practices for patients.

Qualifications: Candidate must have a PA or NP degree and be eligible for state medical license. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.

2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.

3. Licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

4. CNOR Certification required.

5. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department. 

EXPERIENCE:

1.Emergency medicine/ Urgent care experience preferred. 

2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

For additional questions, please contact Lindsay Spaur, Senior Physician Recruiter, at Lindsay.spaur@wvumedicine.org.

21 inpatient beds
A four-bed intensive care unit
A seven-bed outpatient surgical unit with a two-bed surgical suite
24/7 emergency care
Advanced laboratory, radiology, and cardiopulmonary departments

Primary care locations in Fort Ashby, Keyser and Piedmont, and a RapidCare in Keyser

A proud member of the WVU Medicine Health System, Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) is an award-winning, Joint Commission-accredited critical access facility located in Keyser, WV.  Serving Mineral County, WV, and surrounding neighboring communities, Potomac Valley Hospital delivers comprehensive healthcare services that distinguish it from many rural hospitals.

At Potomac Valley Hospital, patients have access to a broad range of specialty services—delivered with compassion and expertise—right here in our community.  Our specialized care includes cardiopulmonary services, heart and vascular care, oncology, infusion therapy, general surgery, urogynecology, urology, orthopaedics, wound care, behavioral health, and pain management, among many others.

At Potomac Valley Hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care—so our patients don’t have to travel far to get the treatment they need.

Our team members share a deep sense of pride and connection to the community they serve. United by a common mission, they treat every patient—and each other—like family, ensuring compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

Keyser is a small but historically rich city located in Mineral County in the eastern part of West Virginia. Nestled along the north branch of the Potomac River, Keyser sits in a scenic valley surrounded by the rolling ridges of the Appalachian Mountains, giving it a quiet, rural charm shaped by both geography and history. 

Keyser lies at the intersection of river, rail, and mountain landscapes. The Potomac River forms a natural boundary to the north, separating West Virginia from Maryland. The surrounding terrain features forested hills, farmland, and narrow valleys, making the area ideal for outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and kayaking. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with warm summers, colorful autumn foliage, cold winters, and mild springs.