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Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant), Emergency Medicine Hampton Roads, Virginia - Multiple Riverside Health Locations

Riverside Health$85.00–$91.00/hrRiverside Regional Medical Center - Newport News, VirginiaPart timePosted 2mo agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $85–$91 an hour. Open advanced practice provider jobs in Virginia post a median of $65.94 an hour, the middle half $64.44–$75.75, across 43 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Advanced practice providers employed in Virginia earn a median of $61.45 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

Riverside Hospital Services in Newport News reported 6 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,853,458 hours worked: 0.6 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 0.8 per 100 full-time workers. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of Riverside Regional Medical Center

Medicare gives Riverside Regional Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Virginia's hospitals average 3.7). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 83% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Virginia hospitals by rating.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Medicare lists Riverside Regional Medical Center as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.

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About the job

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love. Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Hiring Range $85.00 - $91.00

Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance.

Riverside Medical Group is seeking a Labor Pool Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Emergency Medicine team and provide coverage across multiple Riverside locations, including:

  • Newport News
  • Williamsburg
  • Gloucester
  • Smithfield

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine physicians to care for patients of all ages in diverse emergency care settings. Providers have opportunities to participate in medical education initiatives, quality improvement projects, clinical research, and organizational committees.

Why Riverside?

Riverside Health delivers a comprehensive continuum of care, serving more than two million individuals annually across Coastal Virginia. Our integrated healthcare network allows providers to collaborate seamlessly while delivering high-quality patient care throughout an 8,000-square-mile service area.

Riverside Health Includes

  • Five acute care hospitals
  • One behavioral health and recovery center
  • Two specialty hospitals:
  • Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Select Specialty Hospital (in partnership with Select Medical)
  • Four senior living communities
  • Multiple assisted living, skilled nursing, and lifelong health facilities
  • Home Health, Hospice, Palliative Care, and Private Duty Nursing
  • Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinics and Wellness Centers
  • A growing network of Urgent Care Centers

Our Emergency Medicine Locations

Riverside Smithfield Hospital

A modern 50-bed hospital featuring a nearly 12,000-square-foot Emergency Department with:

  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Trauma and resuscitation room
  • Additional treatment spaces

DNV accredited.

Riverside Regional Medical Center | Newport News

A 500+ bed Level II Trauma Center serving more than 78,000 emergency patients annually.

Highlights include

  • Comprehensive Stroke Center (DNV Certified)
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation
  • More than 40 private patient care rooms
  • Two state-of-the-art trauma/resuscitation rooms
  • 10-bed Observation Unit
  • Extensive specialty support services

Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg

A state-of-the-art 40-bed hospital with a 12-bed Emergency Department serving more than 25,000 patients annually.

Highlights include

  • First Emergency Department in Virginia to receive the American College of Emergency Physicians Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
  • DNV Certified Primary Stroke Center

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital | Gloucester

A 67-bed hospital with an 11-bed Emergency Department serving more than 25,000 patients annually.

Highlights include

  • DNV Accredited Primary Stroke Center
  • American College of Cardiology Certified Chest Pain Center

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital

Located on Virginia's beautiful Eastern Shore, this modern 40-bed hospital includes a 12-bed Emergency Department serving more than 25,000 patients annually.

Highlights include

  • DNV Accredited Primary Stroke Center

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

Education & Licensure

  • Master's degree in Nursing
  • Virginia Nurse Practitioner license or eligibility
  • National Nurse Practitioner certification

Physician Assistant

Education & Licensure

  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Virginia Physician Assistant license or eligibility

Required for All Candidates

  • Current Virginia license or eligibility for licensure
  • Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
  • Experience in Emergency Medicine preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Riverside offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Night shift differential
  • Bonus incentive opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Annual CME allowance
  • 401(k), 403(b), and Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility through Riverside's 501(c)(3) status

Our Mission and Provider Compact

Our Mission

To care for others as we would care for those we love, enhancing wellbeing and improving health.

Our Guiding Principles

  • Patients First
  • Pursue Excellence
  • Stronger Together

Our Provider Compact

At Riverside, we are committed to

  • Delivering exceptional safety and quality
  • Listening with empathy and communicating constructively
  • Collaborating with collegiality and mutual respect
  • Serving as educators, mentors, and lifelong learners

Live Where Others Vacation

Experience the best of Coastal Virginia, where waterfront living, award-winning schools, rich history, and vibrant communities create an exceptional quality of life. Whether you prefer the Chesapeake Bay, historic Williamsburg, or charming small-town communities, Hampton Roads offers something for everyone.

Learn More

Riverside Medical Group Provider Recruitment https://www.riversideonline.com/provider-recruitment/riverside-medical-group

Community Overview https://riversidehealthsystem.box.com/s/ag9d6g1j52czvde9vd7zv8aw1ywkp9a3

Why Virginia? https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/virginia-usva.htm

Ready to Learn More?

Our Provider Recruitment team is here to answer your questions and guide you through every step of the process. At Riverside, providers are supported with mentorship, resources, and a culture dedicated to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful community impact.

From Riverside Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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