An opportunity exists in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia to build a busy nephrology practice. The new physician must be willing to practice internal medicine while building the practice. The medical staff is in support of adding a nephrologist and the new physician would enjoy a strong referral base. A competitive financial package will be offered including a strong income guarantee, full benefits, production incentives, a sign on bonus, relocation package and much more. This is an excellent opportunity to build a busy practice in a great place to raise a family. The HospitalWythe County Community Hospital (WCCH) is a 100-bed acute care hospital that serves the residents of Wythe and Bland counties, and is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital is located at the intersection of Interstates 77 and 81, which brings thousands of travelers through the area each year. The hospital offers 24 hour Emergency Care, Surgery, Extended Care Services, Intensive Care, Womens Services (Obstetrics, Womens Center, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy and Mammography), Radiology Services (General Radiology, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and CT), Rehabilitation Services, Hospice, Home Health, Cardiology, Respiratory, and Cancer Services.RecreationThe area surrounding Wytheville is an outdoorsmans paradise. The Appalachian Trail is just a stones throw away. The Jefferson National Forest features tumbling waterfalls, rare wildflowers and plenty of outdoor recreation, including canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, fishing, camping, horseback riding and picnicking. Nearby Big Walker Lookout and National Scenic Byway show off the best of the Appalachian Mountains. The byway, one of only three in Virginia, passes through 16 miles of some of the most scenic land in the Eastern U.S. The Lookout has a 100-foot observation tower, an old-fashioned foot bridge, and nearby hiking trails. The beautiful New River Trail State Park is Virginias longest linear park. The long New River Trail parallels the New River for 39 miles, following an old railroad bed and providing a level surface for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. The New River, one of a few North American rivers that flows north and the second oldest river in the world, provides rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Nearby, the 200-year-old Shot Tower was used to make ammunition by early settlers. The area also has three golf courses, open year round.