Job Description

Organizational Overview
Centra Health (Centra) is a regional nonprofit healthcare system based in Lynchburg, Virginia. With more than 7,500 employees, 550 employed providers and physicians and a medical staff of nearly 1,100 providing care in 50 locations, Centra serves over 500,000 people as the dominant provider of critical medical services in central and southern Virginia. Over the last three years, the system’s net revenue grew from $1.2 billion in 2020 to $1.3 billion in 2023.

Centra was created in 1987 through the merger of Lynchburg General (LGH) and Virginia Baptist (VBH) Hospitals. In 2006 Southside Community Hospital (CSCH) in Farmville became a Centra affiliate. In 2014, Centra acquired full ownership of Bedford Memorial Hospital (BMH), in the town of Bedford, which is its fourth hospital. In addition to these flagship facilities, the system includes Centra Specialty Hospital, a long-term acute care hospital, a regional standalone emergency department, health and rehabilitation centers, a cancer center, a nursing school and sites and providers serving a geography of approximately 9,000 square miles. Centra’ services also include residential and outpatient mental health facilities, home health and hospice programs, mammography centers, a sleep disorders center and a center for wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Centra is home to the Central Virginia Center for Simulation and Virtual Learning, the only center in Virginia that offers a full range of simulation experiences. In October 2024, Centra welcomed Richard Tugman to the role of president and Chief Executive Officer.

​​​​​​​ Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a network of local family practices, primary care providers and medical and surgical specialists. With almost 600 employed providers, specialists and surgeons covering the greater Lynchburg area and spanning from Danville to Farmville, Moneta and Bedford, CMG provides the community with primary care providers, cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, gerontologists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, psychiatrists, therapists and urologists. CMG-Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency is a training ground for future Family Physicians. Many of the physicians at the side hold academic appointments with the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine or Liberty University.

Centra Medical Group is launching the health systems first clinical advancement program for CMG Advanced Practice Providers – LEAPP (Leadership, Excellence, Advocacy, Professional Growth, and Professionalism). This program is a two-tier self-directed pathway that allows our providers to choose how they how they wish to advance along the pathway. The goal of LEAPP is to provide APP’s within the medical group with a structured pathway for advancement, while allowing them to focus on their interest with an associated financial incentive for completing the program. This is an exciting step for our medical group and our Advanced Practice Providers and we look forward to sharing more with you. 

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Our Vision and Where You Fit In 
Centra values integrity, excellence, respect, and diversity. As we pursue our mission to improve the health and quality of life for the communities we serve, we want to make certain we consistently reflect each of these values in our service and interactions with our patients, their loved ones, and others. We continue to demonstrate excellence as our leapfrog scores and gains over the past two years are impressive! You will find our non-profit, provider-led health system to be an organization that encourages collaboration, new ideas, and success. Every employee has a “voice” here at Centra, and our “just cause” initiative ensures that each person will be heard.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and less than 20 minutes from the Appalachian trail, you will be surrounded by beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor adventures. Our hospitality is notable. Our dedication to our mission of inspiring hope and advancing health and healing is ongoing. You can thrive and make a difference here at Centra! 

About the Practice  
Centra Medical Group-Altavista is part of a dedicated group of providers that provides comprehensive primary care for the entire family. Our mission is to provide the community with access to quality care, improving the overall wellness and lifestyle of each of our patients. We provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. 

By joining our team, you will have the satisfaction of providing a full range of care to a varied patient panel backed by a top-rated health care system with a fully implemented EMR and admitting hospitals nearby. 

Opportunity Highlights: 

· Out-patient position 

· Monday-Friday; 8am -5pm 

· No weekends or major holidays 

· No Call 

We are seeking a PA with a minimum of 5 years of family medicine experience. Candidates 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. 

Altavista Community 
Altavista offers a laid-back atmosphere without the inconvenience of country living. Plentiful sidewalks take you down tree-lined streets coupled with Victorian-era homes to quaint shops full of antique treasures, unique local finds, and natural remedies. Altavista is not all about country pursuits. It has its own theatre troupe and frequently host art shows featuring creative local talent. Avoca Museum houses and displays Altavista’s historic treasures to share with the current generation, as well as preserve for the next. Quality of life in Altavista is among the best in the country with a strong sense of community tied to keeping Altavista beautiful and attractive for tourists, newcomers, and long-time residents alike. Looking for a peaceful, stress-reduced environment? Then, search no farther than Altavista—a place to live, a way to live. 

You Can Expect:

• Competitive, transparent compensation that 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 

• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options 

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and more. 

EEO 
EOE statement Centra: Our care givers at Centra are the most valuable asset we have, and it is our mission and commitment to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive environment. 
When recruiting and retaining talent at Centra, our hiring needs are based on matching a candidates job qualifications with our job requirements and department needs without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. 

Be yourself. Be a partner with Centra. 

 

 

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Hourly pay, Holiday work, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Remote job, Relocation, Outdoor, Work alone, Monday to Friday,

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