Hematology Oncology Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

INPATIENT HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA

Introduction to the Role and Practice

Centra Medical Group has an opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hematology Oncology Hospitalist Group. Qualified candidates must possess a master's degree, current licensure, and a strong desire to make a difference in our patient’s lives by providing excellent compassionate care. Oncology / Hematology experience is required.

This new and exciting position offers the opportunity to work with a talented team of hematologists / oncologists and advanced practice staff. The position is Monday through Friday, 8am – 4 : 30pm.

Job Summary Includes :

• Consultation with new admissions and follow up patient rounds.
• Manage acute and chronic symptoms, treatment side effects and oncologic emergencies in collaboration with hematologists / oncologists.
• Evaluate laboratory results, adjust supportive care plans and coordinate discharge planning with hospitalists and care team.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and other staff, ensuring continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families facing cancer.

What We Offer

Lynchburg, 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 veterans status.

sarah.wetherly@centrahealth.com