Neurological Surgery, Neuroendovascular Physician Assistant

Job Description

About the Practice

CMG Brain and Spine are expanding! As we begin to rebuild our Neuroendovascular program (previously Neurointerventional) we are seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant). This APP will play a key role in the care of patients with complex cerebrovascular and neurovascular conditions across the continuum of care.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, procedure-driven specialty alongside fellowship-trained Neuroendovascular surgeons in a collaborative, team-based environment.

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, were building a culture where Advanced Practice Providers thrive. Through our partnership with ThriveAPthe nations 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. 

Our Community
Located in the heart of Virginia, Lynchburg is a thriving city known for its history, outdoor beauty, and quality of life. It is big enough to offer amenities such as convenient air and Amtrack service, yet small enough to be free of traffic congestion and urban crime rates. Lynchburg is conveniently located along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, just three hours from Washington, D.C. and coastal beaches, and only minutes from lakefront communities, mountaintop trails, and ski slopes. There are two lakes within 40 miles of the area (Smith Mountain and Leesville) where lake lovers can enjoy boating, prime time fishing, and scenic views. The multitude of trails surrounding the Peaks of Otter located off the Blue Ridge Parkway are perfect for those who enjoy camping and hiking. The Lynchburg area provides a broad range of housing options, acclaimed schools, a vibrant arts community, and temperate weather. Our community is surrounded by four universities and colleges providing diversity in the community and opportunity for undergraduate and graduate education.

 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with cerebrovascular and neurovascular conditions (e.g., ischemic stroke, intracranial aneurysms, AVMs, carotid disease)
• Provide inpatient care including:
  • Pre- and post-procedural assessments 
  • Daily rounding in ICU and step-down units 
  • Coordination of care with neurology, neurosurgery, critical care, and nursing teams
• See follow-up patients in clinic setting
• Assist with neurointerventional procedures as appropriate
• Participate in stroke alerts and neurovascular call coverage
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
• Perform procedures within scope of practice
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care
• Document care in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner

About the Role

• Monday Friday 8am 5pm
• No call
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient
• Opportunity to assist in cases once onboarded
• Assisting during stroke code

tailored onboarding and learning opportunities, previous experience in Neuro ICU or ER preferred

About the Unit

• Primary Stroke Thrombectomy capable
• Level II Trauma Center
• 18 bed neuro-ICU
• Neuro step down unit
• 2 full-time Neuroendovascular Physicians

Qualifications

Required Education: Masters Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant School