Neonatologist

Job Description

Join a mission-driven health system and play a key role in shaping the future of neonatal care in Central Virginia. Centra Health is seeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Neonatologist to join our highly respected Level III NICU team at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a cohesive, deeply rooted unit with an exceptional reputation in the community - and to help lead its next era of growth, including a brand-new patient tower featuring couplet care rooms.

Responsibilities

You Can Expect

• Schedule : 24-hour shifts; in-house from ~8 / 9am through early afternoon, remainder on call
• Call : Shared model with expectation of 1 : 3 as team grows (low call burden with highly autonomous NNP support)
• Team Model : 1 Neonatologist + 1 NNP per shift
• NNPs conduct daily rounds; neonatologist provides leadership, assessments, and plan collaboration
• Supported by highly tenured nursing staff, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and more
• Unit : Licensed for 13 beds, 4 pods | Avg. census : 10-13
• Accuity : Level III (B) - 26 weeks and up, ventilation, no surgical cases onsite
• Case Types / Volumes : Care for a wide range of neonatal conditions within a busy Level III NICU; delivery room coverage for at-risk infants + average of 2,600 deliveries annually
• Procedures : Umbilical lines, intubations as needed, occasional chest tubes
• Deliveries : Vaginal and C-Section in a Baby Friendly labor and delivery environment
• NET Team : Lead neonatal emergency response and assist with transport as needed
• Collaboration : Strong referral partnership with UVA & Carilion with robust mentorship and transport teams
• Culture : Strong community support - low turnover, neonatal birthday celebrations, foundation-sponsored events
• Growth & Innovation : Participate in statewide collaboratives (Late Preterm, Substance-Exposed Infant, QI initiatives)
• Future Expansion : New patient tower coming - NICU will transition to couplet care rooms (increasing beds to 19)
• Start Date : Target of April 2026 (flexible to allow for onboarding / credentialing)
• Visa Support : J-1 and H-1B candidates welcomed

A successful candidate is collaborative, innovative, and excited to become part of a team that values family-centered care and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Why Lynchburg, Virginia?

About Centra Medical Group

Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a physician-led network of 600+ employed providers serving more than 600,000 residents across Central and Southern Virginia. With more than 70 outpatient and specialty practices, CMG is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous innovation.

CMG also proudly supports medical education, including the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency - with academic affiliations to UVA, VCU, VCOM, and Liberty University - and LEAPP, our advancement program for APPs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications