Inpatient Gastroenterologist | $500K + Sign-On Bonus | Work-Life Balance

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Inpatient Gastroenterologist to join our hospital-based team at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a high-performing, patient-centered environment with strong subspecialty support and advanced clinical resources.

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As part of Centra Medical Group, you will collaborate with the established independent group, Gastroenterology Associates of Central VA, delivering consultative and procedural GI care within a Level II Trauma Center. This position offers clinical focus, exceptional work-life balance, and highly competitive compensation.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide focused inpatient gastroenterology consultations and procedures

• Manage an average of 10–15 consults per day

• Perform endoscopic procedures (ERCP training preferred)

• Collaborate with hospitalists who manage all admissions (consult-only service)

• Work alongside dedicated APP support for inpatient consults

• Participate in a 1:9 shared call rotation with the independent GI group

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including surgery, interventional radiology, and critical care

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Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency and Gastroenterology fellowship

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology

• ERCP training preferred

• Valid, unrestricted medical license

• Strong communication and collaborative practice skills

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Work Environment & Schedule:

• Monday–Friday schedule

• 6–8 weeks of vacation annually

• 1:9 call schedule shared with local independent GI group

• Time off covered by Gastroenterology Associates group

• Consult-only inpatient service (no admissions)

• Opportunity to perform outpatient procedures

• Practice within a 360-bed Level II Trauma Center

• Supported by 24/7 acute care surgeons, hospitalists, and interventional radiologists

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Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• 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) retirement plans with immediate vested employer match

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental)

• $7,500 annual CME allowance

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a nonprofit organization

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Why Join Us:

• Hospital-employed position with strong independent GI partnership

• Consult-only inpatient model for focused practice

• Excellent work-life balance with generous vacation

• Established referral base and high procedural volume

• Collaborative, physician-supported culture

• Financial stability with executive-level earning potential

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About Centra Health Lynchburg General Hospital:

Lynchburg General Hospital is a 360-bed Level II Trauma Center serving more than 85,000 emergency and critical care patients annually. The hospital provides advanced cardiac, thoracic, neurological, orthopedic, general surgery, and trauma services. Its cardiac center is nationally recognized for excellence, and the collaborative inpatient infrastructure ensures comprehensive, high-quality GI care.

About Centra Health, Inc.

Centra Health (Centra) is a regional nonprofit healthcare system based in Lynchburg, Virginia, serving over 500,000 people as the dominant provider of critical medical services in central and southern Virginia.