Medical Director - Neurology

Medical Director – Neurology

Centra Medical Group | Lynchburg, Virginia

Lead the Next Chapter of Neurology

Centra Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified Neurologist to serve as Medical Director of Neurology within Centra’s growing Brain & Spine service line .

This is an opportunity for an accomplished neurologist to combine a meaningful clinical practice with physician leadership and program development . The Medical Director will lead inpatient and outpatient Neurology while partnering with medical and administrative leaders to advance quality, access, patient outcomes, physician and APP engagement, and growth.

The foundation is already in place. Centra has invested in a multidisciplinary Brain & Spine platform and opened a new specialty medical office building in December, bringing Brain & Spine programs together with other surgical specialties. The Medical Director will help build on this investment by strengthening collaboration, expanding access, developing programs, and shaping the future of Neurology.

The Brain & Spine Team

Centra’s multidisciplinary Brain & Spine team includes

• 4 full-time Neurologists | 7 Neurology APPs
• 4 Neurosurgeons | 5 Neurosurgery APPs
• 2 Neuroendovascular physicians
• 2 Pain Management physicians | 1 Pain Management APP
• 1 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician

Together, the team provides comprehensive care including stroke and neurovascular services, epilepsy monitoring, neurodiagnostics, neuromuscular disorders, complex spine care, pain management, and rehabilitation .

The Medical Director will lead Neurology while partnering across Brain & Spine to strengthen multidisciplinary care and the patient experience.

The Opportunity

The Medical Director will

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for Neurology across the region
• Advance quality, outcomes, access, and patient experience
• Partner with leadership on growth, recruitment, retention, and workforce planning
• Support the development and engagement of neurologists and APPs
• Strengthen integration between inpatient and outpatient Neurology
• Collaborate with Neurosurgery, Neuroendovascular, Rehabilitation, Pain Management, primary care, and other specialties
• Identify opportunities to expand Neurology programs and services
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and physician engagement

Schedule: 80% clinical / 20% administrative

Why Centra?

Centra has made a significant investment in Brain & Spine care , including the new specialty MOB opened in December. The facility provides a modern platform for multidisciplinary collaboration, improved access, and continued growth.

This is an opportunity to join an established physician and APP team and help lead Neurology through its next phase of growth and development .

Prior formal leadership experience is preferred but not required. We are looking for a respected clinician and collaborative leader who is excited about developing teams, improving care, and shaping the future of Neurology.

What We Offer

• $50,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $120,000 student loan repayment
• Up to $15,000 relocation assistance
• $7,500 CME allowance + 5 CME days , in addition to time off
• 224 hours ATO
• 403(b) and 457(b) tax-deferred savings plans with immediate vested employer contribution/match at 3%
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Experienced APP support
• Hospital-employed position

Practice in Lynchburg, Virginia

Lynchburg, Virginia , with a population of approximately 85,000, offers an attractive combination of affordability, community, and outdoor recreation.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lynchburg provides easy access to hiking, biking, boating, fishing, camping, and the Appalachian Trail. Nearby Smith Mountain Lake offers year-round recreation, while the city features arts, museums, festivals, restaurants, orchards, and minor league baseball.

The community offers diverse housing options and a relatively low cost of living, with convenient access to the Amtrak station and Lynchburg Regional Airport .

About Centra Medical Group

Centra Medical Group (CMG) is the employed physician network of Centra Health, with nearly 600 providers across approximately 70 outpatient and specialty practices.

Centra Health serves approximately 600,000 community members across Central and Southern Virginia through hospitals and care sites in Lynchburg, Farmville, and Bedford , as well as surrounding communities.

CMG includes primary care physicians, specialists, surgeons, and APPs across a broad range of specialties. Centra is also home to the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency Program , supporting physician education and clinical learning.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified Neurologist
• General Neurology preferred; candidates with expertise in Movement Disorders, Headache, or Vascular Neurology are encouraged to apply
• MD or DO with completion of an accredited Neurology residency and applicable fellowship training
• ABMS board certification or certification in process
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient-centered care
• Demonstrated interest in physician leadership, program development, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Join Us

If you are a neurologist looking for an opportunity to practice excellent medicine while leading the continued growth of Neurology within an integrated Brain & Spine service line , we invite you to explore this opportunity at Centra.

• Collaborative, compassionate team including seasoned APP support
• 80% clinical and 20% administrative
• Responsible for service line's quality of care Manages patient outcomes, financial performance, workforce development, and strategic planning
• Hospital-employed
• The ideal candidate will practice general neurology. Candidates with subspecializations in Movement Disorders, Headache or Vascular will also be considered.
• Completion of medical degree and residency/fellowship training
• 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.