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Medical Director Emergency Psychiatry Services Physician

Employer
Centra Medical Group
Location
Lynchburg, Virginia
Closing date
Aug 1, 2025
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Specialty
Psychiatry
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Permanent
Medical Director Psychiatric Emergency Services | 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.

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:
  • 70% clinical 30% administrative
  • Team including 3 consult liaison PMHNPs and mental health professionals
  • The Emergency department leads IDT collaboration and BERT team
  • Call is 1:14 and shared of the Behavioral Health service line
  • Weekly rounding only; Nocturnist in place for inpatient unit and overnight admissions. 7 days per week.
  • Some coverage will be required at our neighboring hospital Virginia Baptist Hospital (VBH)
  • Vacation: 224 hours of allowable time off
  • Cerner EMR

Physician Compensation & Benefits
  • Total cash compensation range $350k - $405k (varies depending on specific individuals)
  • Additional Benefits Package will include:
    • Malpractice
    • 403(b) and 457(b) tax deferred savings plan; Immediate vested employer contribution match
    • Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental)
    • Incentives
    • Sign-on bonus
    • CME - $7,500 with 5 days for CME in addition to
    • Back up weekend coverage compensation
    • Annual LUCOM (Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine) stipend
    • Allowable Time off 224 hours
    • Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance
    • Up to $100,000 in student loan reimbursement
  • Strong support from executive leadership including physician leadership training programs and opportunities to lead the organization to become a zero harm institution
  • As a nonprofit organization, Centra employees may qualify for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Required Qualifications
  • MD/DO with certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board in physician's primary specialty. Must be board certified or in the process of certifying.
  • New grad or experienced
  • Consult liaison experience preferred

About Centra Medical Group
Centra Medical Group (CMG) is comprised of 500+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers and serves 600,000 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 ll find the kind of leadership (physician-led), forward-thinking, and partnerships necessary to thrive in today s healthcare marketplace.
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 ED will be replaced and incorporated as part of the new Northeast Tower. The new Emergency Department will include 71 treatment bays, 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. https://www.centrahealth.com/modernization-plan

Our Community
Located in the heart of Virginia, Lynchburg is a thriving city known for its history, outdoor beauty, and quality of life. It s 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.C. 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 Appalachian trail is one of these. 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.

EOE
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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