Job DescriptionJoin our collaborative General Surgery team at Centra Health, serving patients across Bedford Memorial Hospital and Lynchburg General Hospital. Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) play a vital role in patient care-managing both new and established visits, rounding in the hospital, and supporting surgical patients throughout their continuum of care.
APPs work closely with physicians and are supported by dedicated nursing staff, fostering efficiency, continuity of care, and strong patient relationships. At Bedford Memorial Hospital, we're proud of our warm culture and family-friendly community. Meanwhile, Lynchburg General Hospital provides a dynamic, fast-paced surgical environment where APPs gain exposure to a wide variety of cases and collaborate with a broad range of specialties. Together, these settings offer a balanced and rewarding practice.
What We Offer: - Competitive, transparent compensation represents a mix of base, hourly excess, and incentive pay.
- Student loan reimbursement
- Relocation
- CME allowance
- Centra is a not-for-profit health system; many of our providers are participating in the federal PSLF program.
- Short term disability automatically enrolled.
- 403(b) and 457(b) tax deferred savings plan; Immediate vested employer contribution match
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and more.
Lynchburg, Virginia with a population of 85,000, is a great safe place to raise a family. Tons of outdoor activities to enjoy including hiking, biking, mountain bike trails, camping, boating, fishing & canoeing. Hike the beautiful Sharp Top Mountain or Appalachian Trail or Bike on the Blackwater Creek Trail or Percival's Island in the heart of the city. The Lynchburg Academy Center of the Arts offers some of America's finest performing artists. Enjoy an evening minor league baseball game with our Lynchburg Hillcats. Children will enjoy outdoor summer movies at the park, county fairs, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and picking blueberries & strawberries. They will love Amazement Square, an interactive hands-on children's museum in downtown Lynchburg. Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake is also nearby.
Throughout our region, you'll find an extraordinary quality of life in friendly communities with remarkably diverse and affordable housing options. Whether you prefer urban lofts, historic mansions, suburban estates, waterfront condos, or traditional, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, it's all waiting for you here. Taxes and utility rates are very moderate, contributing to a low overall cost of living.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do:• Collaborate daily with a core team of APPs, surgeons, and other specialties
• Work with Cerner EMR for seamless documentation
• Enjoy variable day shifts with rotating weekend/holiday coverage
• Have the opportunity to assist in operating room
• Evaluate patients in clinic for post-op and acute visits
• Round, consult, discharge, and manage inpatient care
• Order and interpret diagnostic evaluations and therapies
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team
Equal call rotation with the general surgery APP team each call rotation is 5 days
Call coverage is shared among APPs in both Lynchburg and Bedford, providing team-based flexibility.
Flexible schedules with the option of 4x10s available.
QualificationsCandidates must possess national certification as a PA and Virginia licensure (or willing to obtain) and an active DEA. Must embrace a team-oriented approach and have a strong desire to make a difference in the community. New graduates are also welcome to apply for consideration.
