General Surgery | Lynchburg General Hospital
About the Role
Join 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.
Orientation & Schedule
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.
What 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
Qualifications
Prior surgical experience required
What We Offer
Competitive sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Student loan reimbursement (PSLF eligible)
Generous PTO
$3,500 + 5 days for CME
Malpractice insurance + medical/vision/dental coverage
403(b) retirement match with immediate vesting
Lynchburg, VA (Pop. 85,000) offers a safe, family-friendly environment with a low cost of living and diverse, affordable housing—from urban lofts to waterfront condos. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking Sharp Top Mountain or the Appalachian Trail, biking Blackwater Creek or Percival’s Island, and activities like boating, fishing, and camping. Families love local festivals, orchards, and the interactive Amazement Square Museum. Travel elsewhere is easy with the Amtrak train station located in downtown Lynchburg or the Lynchburg regional airport. The city also features top-tier arts at the Academy Center and minor league baseball with the Lynchburg Hillcats. Nearby, scenic Smith Mountain Lake offers even more recreation.
About Centra Medical Group
Centra Medical Group (CMG) includes nearly 600 employed providers across 70 outpatient and specialty practices, serving more than 600,000 community members throughout Central and Southern Virginia. From family medicine to advanced specialties, our providers thrive in a supportive environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation.
We are also proud to introduce LEAPP (Leadership, Excellence, Advocacy, Professional Growth, and Professionalism)—our advancement program for APPs, offering tailored pathways for career growth and financial incentives.
EOE
Centra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.
