Neurologist

The Medical Doctor (MD) diagnoses patient conditions using examinations and tests. Based on findings, this position prescribes treatment and medications to attempt to heal any illnesses or injuries. As a Centra MD, this position provides leadership and builds strong working relationships with other physicians, staff, patients, visitors, community members, and other stakeholders. This position is key to providing our community excellent Care for Life.

Responsibilities

• Examines patient to obtain information on medical condition and risk.
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Makes referrals to other physicians, specialists, therapists or hospitals when appropriate.
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
• Collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Analyzes patient's medical history to verify medical necessity and to determine best procedure and/or recommendations.
• Monitors patients' conditions and progress and reevaluates treatments as necessary.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Designs individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
• Meets or exceeds CMS requirements and all other applicable regulatory requirements and standards.
• Dictates and completes charting in electronic medical reports per Centra policy.
• Performs all aspects of professional services for assigned service as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• In addition to the above, Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency Faculty will:

• Prepares and delivers educational lectures to residency students in both conference settings and in individual sessions at the bedside.
• Prepares materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Evaluates and grades students' class work, practicum work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
• Assists with developing residency curriculum including rotation schedules, educational goals, and objectives.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Completion of medical degree and residency training in a primary care specialty from an American Medical Association- (AMA) approved program or other schools with credentials approved by the Medical Staff and Board of Centra.
• Required Certifications and Licensures: MD/DO with certification by an American Board of Medical Specialists (ABM) board in physician's primary specialty.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20449
• Job Category Physician and Advanced Practice Providers
• Posting Date 07/14/2026, 12:34 PM
• Locations 800 Oak St, Farmville, VA, 23901, US