Hospitalist in Behavioral Health - PA Inpatient

Hospitalist in Behavioral Health- PA Inpatient Opportunity-~Lynchburg, VAAbout Our Practice Centra’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Health team provides vital, compassionate mental health services through a comprehensive continuum of care designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Our inpatient programs include dedicated Acute Psychiatric services for Children & Adolescents, Adult Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry — all supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. We are currently seeking a Physician Assistant to join our inpatient team, providing medical management for adult and geriatric psychiatric patients. In this role, you will focus on addressing basic medical needs within the behavioral health setting, working closely with psychiatry colleagues to ensure comprehensive, whole-person care. Looking ahead, Centra Health’s new Behavioral Health Hospital is set to open in Spring 2026. This 75,000-square-foot, 72-bed, state-of-the-art facility will feature open community spaces, therapeutic courtyards, and advanced clinical areas serving adult, geriatric, and child/adolescent populations. It’s an exciting time to join a growing program in a thoughtfully designed environment built for exceptional patient care. You Can Expect Schedule 4 day/week, 7:30am-5:30pmMust be flexible to work as needed to include weekendsOpportunity for growthOpportunity to work with adult and geriatric populationSmall, tight-knit group and great rapport with the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health TeamAutonomyWhat We Offer Competitive CompensationSign-On Bonus and IncentivesUp to $15,000 relocation reimbursementUp to $30,000 student loan reimbursementUp to $3,500 CME reimbursement and 5 days for CMEsComprehensive medical/dental/vision/malpractice/life/disability insuranceRequirements: Masters or Doctorate degree as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician AssistantLicensed and in good standing as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant requiredProvider experience working in Behavioral Health/Mental Health strongly desiredLynchburg, 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.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.CMG is proud to launch LEAPP (Leadership, Excellence, Advocacy, Professional Growth, and Professionalism) —its first clinical advancement program for Advanced Practice Providers. LEAPP offers a flexible, two-tiered pathway for professional development, aligning provider interests with advancement opportunities and financial incentives.EOE Centra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Contact April Baker atapril.baker@centrahealth.com