What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Gastroenterologist position at Centra Medical Group?
Introduction to the Role and Practice
Step into a high-performing, patient-centered environment where your expertise is valued and your work is supported. Centra Medical Group is seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Gastroenterologist to join our inpatient team at Lynchburg General Hospital, located in Lynchburg, Virginia. This hospital-based role collaborates with our long-standing independent group, Gastroenterology Associates of Central VA.
About Lynchburg General Hospital
Lynchburg General Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center with 360 beds, delivering emergency and critical care services to 85,000 patients annually. You will work in an advanced clinical setting with a wide range of cases including cardiac, thoracic, neuro, cath lab, ortho, general surgery, and trauma, supported by a cardiac center recognized nationally for excellence.
Our inpatient environment is reinforced with 24/7 coverage from acute care surgeons, hospitalists, and interventional radiologists, giving you the resources you need to provide exceptional GI care.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Upfront sign-on bonus
- Up to $120,000 in student loan repayment
- Up to $15,000 relocation assistance
- Malpractice coverage provided
- 403(b) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans with immediate vested employer match
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental)
- $7,500 CME allowance
- As a nonprofit, Centra employees qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Valid, unrestricted medical license
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency
- Board Eligible / Board Certified
- ERCP training preferred
- Focused inpatient consultations and procedures
- Average 10–15 consults per day
- APP support dedicated to inpatient consults
- Monday–Friday schedule with 6–8 weeks of vacation
- 1:9 call, shared with the independent local GI group
- Time off covered by the Gastroenterology Associates group
- Consult-only service — hospitalists handle all admissions
- Opportunity to perform outpatient procedures
Salary : $75,122 - $140,228