Neurology Medical Director

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$50,000 Sign-on bonus

Up to $120,000 in student loan repayment

Relocation assistance up to $15,000

CME allowance and time off

403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Virginia seeks a Board-Certified Neurologist to serve as Medical Director of Neurology. This role oversees inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring high-quality care. Responsibilities include managing patient outcomes and service line performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in neurology with board certification required. The position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Practice general neurology; subspecialty experience is a plus.
• Completion of medical degree and relevant training.
• Must be board certified or in process of certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and administrative functions of neurology services.
• Ensure high-quality care and manage service line performance.
• Collaborate with team for comprehensive patient care.
• Coordinate with Centra Medical Group and hospital leadership to support recruitment and growth.

Skills

Board Certified in Neurology

Experience in Movement Disorders

Experience in Headache Management

Experience in Vascular Neurology

Education

MD/DO with ABMS certification

Completion of residency/fellowship training

Job description

Introduction to the Role and Practice

Centra is seeking a Board-Certified Neurologist to serve as Medical Director of Neurology. This pivotal leadership role will oversee both inpatient and outpatient neurology services, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care.

CMG Neurosciences Division Currently Includes

• 3 Neurosurgeons plus one endovascular specialist
• 5 Full-time and 2 Part-time Neurologists
• 2 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physicians
• 2 Pain Management specialist

This diverse and fellowship-trained team delivers advanced care including epilepsy monitoring, neurodiagnostics, stroke and neurovascular services, pain management, and complex spine care. The Medical Director will lead neurology’s integration across these specialties, working in close collaboration with neurosurgery, neuroendovascular, pain management, and rehabilitation to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary patient care.

Centra is also investing in the future of neuroscience, with the development of a new specialty office building that will house the Brain and Spine programs alongside other surgical specialties — positioning the new Medical Director to guide growth, innovation, and culture change within neurology.

What We Offer

• $50,000 Sign-on bonus
• Up to $120,000 in student loan repayment
• Up to $15,000 in relocation assistance
• Up to $7,500 CME allowance + 5 days for CME in addition to time off
• 403(b) and 457(b) tax deferred savings plan; Immediate vested employer contribution match at 3%
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, short- and long-term disability
• Collaborative, compassionate team including seasoned APP support
• 224 Hours of ATO
• Malpractice coverage with tail

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.

Centra Medical Group (CMG)

CMG is a comprehensive network of nearly 600 employed providers. Centra Health serves a population of 600,000 community members with 70 different outpatient and specialty practices. Services span 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 also hosts 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative, compassionate team including seasoned APP support
• 80% clinical and 20% administrative
• Responsible for service line's quality of care; manage patient outcomes, financial performance, workforce development, and strategic planning
• Hospital-employed

Qualifications

• Practice general neurology; subspecializations in Movement Disorders, Headache, or Vascular are also considered.
• Completion of medical degree and residency/fellowship training.
• MD/DO with certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board in primary specialty. Must be board certified or in the process of certifying.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care