Centra Medical Group·Lynchburg, Virginia
The physician will provide high-quality, patient-centered palliative care to patients with serious illnesses in a primarily inpatient setting. This involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of specialists to manage complex symptoms and guide families through difficult care conversations.
The Centra Palliative Care team is dedicated to improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses and supporting their loved ones throughout every stage of care.
We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative Palliative Care Physician to join our interdisciplinary team. In this primarily inpatient role, you will partner closely with hospitalists, intensivists, and specialists in oncology, pulmonology, nephrology, cardiology, neurology, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with expertise in serious illness care and complex symptom management. They are committed to compassionate, culturally sensitive care, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and are skilled at guiding patients and families through difficult conversations while ensuring care aligns with each patient's values and goals.
Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a comprehensive network of nearly 600 employed providers within Centra Health. Centra Health services a population of 600,000 community members with 70 different outpatient and specialty practices. Centra offers primary care and specialty services across Central and Southern Virginia—from Lynchburg to Danville, Farmville, Moneta, and Bedford. CMG includes family practices, specialists, and surgeons in fields such as cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, urology, and more.
CMG is also home to the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency, a training program for future family physicians, many of whom hold academic appointments with institutions like UVA, VCU, VCOM, and Liberty University.
Candidates must hold an MD/DO degree, complete residency training in a related specialty, and be board-certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Completion of a Palliative Care Fellowship is preferred.
Market context
Physician roles in Virginia are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially where patient access and continuity of care are priorities. These positions are competitive because employers often weigh clinical credentials, licensure, and experience alongside schedules and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and pension plans. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the exact licensure and training expectations in the original posting before applying.
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