Inpatient Palliative Physician Assistant

We are seeking an exceptional and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dedicated Palliative Care team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments.

In this role, you will provide holistic and supportive care for patients with advanced illnesses - primarily in oncology, neurology (stroke, dementia, etc.), pulmonary (COPD, respiratory failure, etc.), and gastrointestinal diseases. You’ll be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on improving quality of life and managing symptoms.

Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a network of nearly 600 employed providers serving a community of over 600,000 across Central and Southern Virginia. Our footprint spans Lynchburg, Danville, Farmville, Moneta, and Bedford, offering a wide range of primary and specialty care services. CMG also supports the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency, with academic affiliations including UVA, VCU, VCOM, and Liberty University.

Grow with a Health System that Invests in You

At Centra, we’re committed to the success of our Advanced Practice Professionals. Through our partnership with ThriveAP - the nation’s leading transition-to-practice program - new graduate APPs receive a full year of structured clinical education, mentorship, and peer support designed to build confidence and clinical excellence.

Why Lynchburg?

Lynchburg offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of outdoor adventure and community living. From hiking Sharp Top Mountain and the Appalachian Trail to biking along Blackwater Creek Trail, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the outdoors. The area also features a vibrant arts scene, family-friendly activities, and easy access to Smith Mountain Lake. With affordable housing, moderate taxes, and a welcoming community, it’s a great place to build both your career and your life.

You Can Expect

• 8:00 – 5:00pm Monday - Friday
• 6 – 10 patients per day, a mix of new admits and follow up patients
• 2 Physicians and 4 APPs
• Collaborate with families, patients, social workers, and care teams across the system
• Call – 1:4 one weekend a month and one weekday a week – calls are usually taken from home, will require coming to see the patient occasionally.
• A robust 2-3 month orientation process

Required Qualifications

• Experience with disease process
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with symptom management
• End of life care
• Advanced care planning

What We Offer

• Sign On Bonus
• Relocation
• Student Loan reimbursement
• 26 days of PTO per year
• $3,500 + 5 days of CME
• Malpractice insurance and medical/vision/dental coverage
• Matching 403b Retirement account contribution - immediate vesting

Required Education: Masters Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant School

Required Certifications and Licensures: Current licensure by the State of Virginia as a Physician Assistant ACLS (required only for LFM)

Experience: Minimum of two (2+) years of progressive experience in area of specialization