NP Hospitalist in Behavioral Health Blue Ridge Mountains

NP Hospitalist in Behavioral Health – Blue Ridge Mountains

Centra's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health provides vital and compassionate mental health services to our community through a variety of programs. We offer inpatient programs which include Acute Psychiatric Program for Children & Adolescents, an Adult Psychiatric Program, and a Geriatric Psychiatric Program.

We also provide ambulatory services through Piedmont Psychiatric Center, Centra Pathways Treatment Center for those with substance use disorders related problems and Consult Liaison Services with two hospitals. In addition, we have our new Psychiatric Emergency Center (emPATH) which opened in October of 2023 and has been incredibly successful. We have the first one in VA!

Our Behavioral Health team is currently seeking a NP or PA to work in an inpatient setting to manage basic medical needs for their adult/geriatric patient population.

• Competitive Compensation
• Up to 10K incentives annually with attainment of goals
• Sign On Bonus
• Relocation
• Student Loan Reimbursement
• 26 days of PTO
• $3500 for CME + 5 days to use it
• Malpractice insurance and medical/vision/dental coverage
• Matching 403b Retirement account contribution - immediate vesting

Lynchburg, VA (Pop. 85,000) offers a safe, family-friendly environment with a low cost of living and diverse, affordable housing—from urban lofts to waterfront condos. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking Sharp Top Mountain or the Appalachian Trail, biking Blackwater Creek or Percival’s Island, and activities like boating, fishing, and camping. Families love local festivals, orchards, and the interactive Amazement Square Museum. Travel elsewhere is easy with the Amtrak train station located in downtown Lynchburg or the Lynchburg regional airport.

The city also features top-tier arts at the Academy Center and minor league baseball with the Lynchburg Hillcats. Nearby, scenic Smith Mountain Lake offers even more recreation.

• Schedule 4 day/week, 7:30am-5:30pm
• Must be flexible to work as needed to include weekends (1.5-2/mth)
• No Call
• Opportunity for growth
• Opportunity to work with adult and geriatric population
• Small, tight-knit group and great rapport with the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Team
• Autonomy

• Masters or Doctorate degree as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
• Licensed and in good standing as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant required
• Provider experience working in Behavioral Health/Mental Health strongly desired

Lynchburg, VA

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