Pulmonologist in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 334,000 - 451,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan reimbursement

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Retirement plan 403(b)/457(b) with 3%

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Centra Medical Group in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks a Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Physician to join our collaborative team. We provide care across a range of pulmonary and sleep disorders—Asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, nodules, interstitial disease, pulmonary hypertension—with emphasis on access, collaboration, patient education, and continuity of care.

This outpatient-focused role offers competitive compensation with a base around $392,500 plus incentives, plus sign-on bonus, up to $120k in student loan

Qualifications

• Completion of medical degree and residency/fellowship training in Internal Medicine/Pulmonology.
• MD/DO with certification by ABMS in primary specialty; must be board certified or in process.

Responsibilities

• Primarily outpatient with participation in a rotating inpatient pulmonary consult schedule.

Skills

Outpatient care

Inpatient pulmonary consults

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Introduction to the Role and Practice: Centra Medical Group is seeking a

Job Description: Introduction to the Role and Practice: Centra Medical Group is seeking a Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Physician to join our collaborative team in Lynchburg, Virginia. Our practice provides comprehensive, personalized care across the full spectrum of pulmonary and sleep disorders—from asthma, COPD, and sleep apnea to lung nodules, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and complex pulmonary disease. With a strong focus on access, collaboration, patient education, and continuity of care, you’ll have the resources and support to build meaningful patient relationships while delivering high-quality pulmonary and sleep medicine.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation Base $392,500 plus Incentives
• Sleep preferred
• Sign-on bonus
• Up to $120k in student loan reimbursement
• 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
• 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) 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.

Responsibilities

You Can Expect:

• Primarily outpatient with participation in a rotating inpatient pulmonary consult schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of medical degree and residency/fellowship training in Internal Medicine/Pulmonology.
• 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.