Department of
Emergency Medicine

Wetzel County Hospital

Location

Wetzel County Hospital is located in New Martinsville, WV near the banks of the Ohio River. New Martinsville is 35 miles south of Wheeling, WV and 48 miles north of Marietta, Ohio. This area presents an unparalleled quality of life. The comforts of a small town with the amenities of a big city are at your fingertips at a lower cost of living. From hundreds of fairs and festivals to arts and culture, there is something for everyone.

Year-round activities include golf, hiking, biking, boating/kayaking/water sports, running, skiing/snowboarding and a host of family activities. Whether you want to take in the Wheeling Symphony or visit historic Blennerhassett Island in Marietta you are sure to be entertained in this beautiful area.

The area has a minor league baseball team, The Washington Wild Things, located in Washington, Pennsylvania and the Wheeling Nailers, a hockey affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

At a glance

  • Volume: 10,500 visits/year
  • Trauma: Level IV trauma center credentialed by the WV Office of Emergency Medical Services
  • Shifts: 12-hours shifts
  • Coverage: Single physician coverage
  • Required experience: Board Certified. Prefer ABEM/ABOEM but will consider FM/IM with signifi cant ER experience
  • EMR: T-System and Exit Care
  • Misc: Small community hospital with friendly staffi ng throughout the hospital. A family type atmosphere.