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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of Neonatology Fellowship
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Unrestricted or eligible for Virginia medical licensure
• Commitment to teamwork, communication, and quality improvement

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package — base salary + productivity incentives
• Total potential compensation among the most competitive in Virginia
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Paid Time Off + CME allowance (funds + dedicated days)
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate vesting & employer matching
• Comprehensive benefits: malpractice with tail, medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Professional growth pathways — leadership potential, QI involvement, and collaboration within Centra’s growing Women’s & Children’s service line

Why Lynchburg, Virginia?