Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Introduction to the Role and Practice

Centra Medical Group Amherst is part of a dedicated group of providers that provides comprehensive primary care for the entire family. Our mission is to provide the community with access to quality care, improving the overall wellness and lifestyle of each of our patients. We provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

By joining our team, you will have the satisfaction of providing a full range of care to a varied patient panel backed by a top-rated health care system with a fully implemented EMR and admitting hospitals nearby.

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 Virginiafrom 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.

Grow with a Health System that Invests in You At Centra Medical Group, we're building a culture where Advanced Practice Providers thrive. Through our partnership with ThriveAPthe nation's leading transition-to-practice programnew graduate NPs and PAs receive a year of structured clinical education, mentorship, and peer learning to accelerate confidence and readiness. Join Centra Medical Group and grow with an organization that invests in your professional and long-term success. ThriveAP provides Family Medicine NPs and PAs with a structured transition-to-practice experience focused on clinical readiness, continuity of care, and long-term patient relationship building across diverse populations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive, transparent compensation represents a mix of base, hourly excess, and incentive pay.
• Student loan reimbursement
• Relocation
• CME allowance
• Centra is a not-for-profit health system; many of our providers are participating in the federal PSLF program.
• Short term disability automatically enrolled.
• 403(b) and 457(b) tax deferred savings plan; Immediate vested employer contribution match
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and more.

Amherst, Virginia offers the charm of small-town living with easy access to the amenities of nearby Lynchburg. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Amherst is known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community. Residents enjoy hiking, fishing, and exploring local parks and trails, as well as proximity to destinations like the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail. The area features a low cost of living, excellent schools, and a relaxed pace of life, making it an ideal place for both individuals and families. With its blend of natural beauty and convenient access to healthcare, education, and cultural opportunities, Amherst provides a high quality of life in Central Virginia.

Responsibilities

You Can Expect:

• Out-patient position
• 18 - 20 patients per day
• Robust orientation
• Monday-Friday; 8am -5pm
• No weekends or major holidays
• No Call

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program, and Master's of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)

• Current licensure by the Virginia State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority. Maintains BLS and ACLS Certifications. Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse. Nationally recognized certification in field of specialization

Job Info

• Job Identification 20095
• Job Category Physician and Advanced Practice Providers
• Locations 124 Ambriar Ct, Amherst, VA, 24521, US
• Minimum Pay $110,000
• Maximum Pay 134,750