Critical Care Physician

Critical Care Physician | Lynchburg, VA 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.
Join a strong team of Critical Care physicians and Advance Practice Providers providing top level care with excellent nursing and administrative support! Our Critical Care Service Line encompasses all critical care locations throughout Centra supported by a dyad leadership structure to lead all aspects of strategic planning and execution, financial performance, workforce staffing and engagement and QI initiatives.
All initiatives, tactics and implementation plans are developed through collaboration with and contribution from the medical and administrative directors as well as nursing and administrative leadership.
Our main hospital (Lynchburg General Hospital) includes 357 beds, 43 of which are dedicated to critical care including Cardiothoracic, Neurological, Medical and Surgery/Trauma.
Our location is ideal.
Positioned in the foothills of 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! You Can Expect: Collaborative, compassionate team working with other service lines (i.
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emergency medicine, cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, trauma, surgery) Hospital employed with inpatient shift work Level II Trauma Center Nationally competitive compensation package Sign-on bonus Up to $100k in student loan repayment Up to $10k in relocation assistance Up to $7,500 CME Allowance Matching 403(b) (100% match up to 3%) Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as supplemental options Malpractice insurance covered 224 hours of allowable time off About Centra Medical Group Centra Medical Group (CMG) is composed of 500+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers and serves over 250,000 central and southern Virginians.
CMG offers an integrated healthcare system, including 4 hospitals, 5 regional medical centers, 70+ physician practices, including primary care, medical, and surgical specialists.
At Centra Medical Group you will find the kind of leadership (physician-led) and partnerships necessary to thrive in today’s healthcare marketplace.
CMG fosters a vibrant, collaborative team environment with a strong priority on physician satisfaction.
Centra is continuing to grow, with plans to expand into a larger campus in the next few years.
These plans include the construction of a new specialty office building, which will house the Brain and Spine programs along with other surgical specialists.
In addition, a new 5-story patient care tower will house an additional 100 patients at Lynchburg General Hospital.
The LGH Emergency Department will be replaced and incorporated as part of the new Northeast Tower.
The new Emergency department will include 71 treatment rooms, five trauma bays, and four imaging rooms.
Enhancements will include a split flow model of care to expedite and enhance patient experience of care, an integrated EmPATH psychiatric patient space, super track/imaging/results lounge and improved connectivity and utilization of the ED observation unit.
Read more about Centra's modernization plan here: Centra's Modernization Plan Required Qualifications Completion of medical degree and residency/fellowship training MD/DO with certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board in physician's primary specialty.
Must be board certified or board eligible.
Applicants not from an internal medicine background (neuro, anesthesia, ER, surgery) are welcome to apply, but they should be comfortable caring for a wide breadth of patients.
Interest in neurocritical care is a plus, but not mandated.
Applicants should be comfortable with typical critical care procedures including intubation, central line placement, management of shock, and chest tube placement.
Our Community Located in the heart of Virginia, Lynchburg is a thriving city known for its history, outdoor beauty, and quality of life.
It is big enough to offer amenities such as convenient air and Amtrack service, yet small enough to be free of traffic congestion and urban crime rates.
Lynchburg is conveniently located along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, just three hours from Washington, D.
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and coastal beaches, and only minutes from lakefront communities, mountaintop trails, and ski slopes.
There are two lakes within 40 miles of the area (Smith Mountain and Leesville) where lake lovers can enjoy boating, prime time fishing, and scenic views.
The multitude of trails surrounding the Peaks of Otter located off the Blue Ridge Parkway are perfect for those who enjoy camping and hiking.
The Lynchburg area provides a broad range of housing options, acclaimed schools, a vibrant arts community, and temperate weather.
Our community is surrounded by four universities and colleges providing diversity in the community and opportunity for undergraduate and graduate education.
Check out some of our top attractions in the area and visit next time you are here! Downtown Lynchburg Peaks of Otter Smith Mountain Lake James River Adventures Amazement Square Academy of the Arts EOE Our caregivers 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.
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