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United States

Primary Care Physician

Primary Care Top 25% in Primary CareFull-time

Compensation

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Full time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Introduction to the Role and Practice

Centra is actively seeking Family Medicine Doctors for our growing Primary Care
Centers. We are seeking candidates with a MD/DO distinction, and who are board
certified or board eligible in Family Medicine. CMG operates 13 primary care
practices, bringing a full range of health and wellness services to Central
Virginia families.

What We Offer

* Competitive compensation based on regular hours plus overtime hours worked
* 15k rural bonus annually
* Up to 120k in student loan repayment
* J1 or H1b visa sponsorships available
* Up to $15,000 in relocation assistance
* Up to $7,500 CME allowance
* 224 hours of allowable time off
* 403(b) and 457(b) tax deferred savings plan; Immediate vested employer
contribution match of 3%
* Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
* Malpractice coverage

This opportunity in Farmville can truly set you up to make a difference and be a
vital part of the community in a way that metro-area practices can t always
provide. It s also a chance for you to advance your own quality of life. Our
community offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, arts and
entertainment opportunities and a unique shopping venue in the historic downtown
district. A charming, collegiate atmosphere is what you will find here! Home to
Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College, Farmville is an easy drive to
metropolitan areas including Lynchburg, Richmond, Charlottesville and
Washington, DC and less than an hours drive to the Blue Ridge Mountains and a
mornings drive to the coast!

Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a comprehensive network of nearly 600 employed
providers within Centra Health. Centra Health services a population of 600,000
community members with 70 different outpatient and specialty practices. Centra
offers primary care and specialty services across Central and Southern
Virginia—from Lynchburg to Danville, Farmville, Moneta, and Bedford. CMG
includes family practices, specialists, and surgeons in fields such as
cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, urology, and more.

CMG is also home to the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency, a training program
for future family physicians, many of whom hold academic appointments with
institutions like UVA, VCU, VCOM, and Liberty University.

Key Responsibilities

The Primary Care Physician will provide comprehensive health and wellness services to families in Central Virginia. This role involves engaging with the community and contributing to the overall health of the population served.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a medical degree and residency training in Family Medicine, and hold an MD/DO with board certification or eligibility. The position requires a commitment to providing quality care in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient CareCommunity EngagementMedical Training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician at Centra Health a 7.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,219 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc.

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Centra Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Lynchburg, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Rural Bonus
Student Loan Repayment
Visa Sponsorship
Relocation Assistance
CME Allowance
Time Off
403(b) and 457(b) Tax Deferred Savings Plan