Neonatologist - Lynchburg, Va
Job in
Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, 30910, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Stryker Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Neonatologist, Pediatrician, Healthcare Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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- 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
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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
- 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
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