Hematology Oncology Physician - Lynchburg
Centra Health · Lynchburg, VA
Posted October 16, 2026
Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center · 1701 Thomson Drive, Lynchburg, VA, US, 24501
- Pay: $610,000 per year
- Location: Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center, Lynchburg, VA
- System: Centra Health, Central and Southside Virginia’s regional health system
Hematology/ Oncology at the Alan B. Pearson Cancer Center is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified physician to join a group of diverse and passionate providers. The group is the community's #1 most referred practice.
The recently renovated 75,000+ square foot Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center, brings all comprehensive cancer services under one roof. Along with our excellent support from pathologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, interventional radiologists, general surgeons and subspecialists. Our onsite genetic counselor provides comprehensive genetic counseling and testing. Patients are enrolled in NSABP and NCI cancer clinical trials. Alan B Pearson Regional Cancer Center has a QOPI, CoC and NAPBC Accreditation.
What We Offer
- $600K Base + production+ incentives
- $60K Sign-on Bonus!
- $15K Relocation
- Up to $120K Student loan reimbursement (max allowed half of total loan amount and not to exceed $120K payable over 6 years)
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 403(b) 457(b) with 3% employer contribution match
- Sponsorship available
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.
Responsibilities
- 4-day work weeks, staggering hours
- Mainly outpatient
- Inpatient consults 24/7 avaliability, on call MD
- Call is 1:7
- Team: APP oversight, 1 NP to 1 MD (goal)
- Very competent clerical and support staff to include oncology navigators, clinical trials, social work, financial assistance for patient.
- Strong relationship with Radiation Oncology, surgeons, pathology, radiology
- Seasoned nursing staff and chemo staff, Emergency protocols in place for ADRs
- Strong support from administration and leadership
- Opportunity for leadership role in practice
- Unique to this role:
- Tumor Board – one MD represents Hem/Onc
- Weekly – Breast Tumor Conference (1 hour) and Thoracic Tumor Conference (30 mins)
- Monthly – GU Tumor Conference (1 hour) and GYN Tumor Conference (often cancelled for low number of patients)
- Clinical Trials
- PET CT on site
- Lab – hematology studies, Chemistries, urine, occult blood, iSTAT creatinine, HCGs, Mags, Uric Acid, Phosphorus, LDH, Iron studies, ferritin and tumor markers are send
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- Intensive onboarding program using the Varian documentation system, dragon dictation, electronic order entry
Qualifications
- Completion of medical degree and residency/fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology.
- MD/DO with certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board in physician's primary specialty. Must be board certified or in the process of certifying.
Employer
Centra Health
Centra Health is the regional, not-for-profit health system for Central and Southside Virginia, serving about 600,000 people from Lynchburg to Danville, Farmville, Bedford and Smith Mountain Lake. Centra's hospitals include Lynchburg General Hospital, Virginia Baptist Hospital, Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville and Bedford Memorial Hospital.
Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a network of nearly 600 employed providers across about 70 primary care, outpatient and specialty practices, including:
- Heart & Vascular Institute and Stroobants Cardiovascular Center: advanced imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, structural heart, and vascular and cardiothoracic surgery
- Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center: 75,000+ square feet bringing comprehensive cancer services under one roof
- Brain & Spine: neurology, neurosurgery, epilepsy monitoring and stroke services at the new Langhorne Medical Center
- 13 primary care practices, women's health, psychiatry and behavioral health, urology, pulmonary and sleep medicine, occupational health and PACE
- Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency, plus medical student education with LUCOM
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Centra:
- Competitive salaries with sign-on bonuses, up to $120K in student loan repayment and up to $15K in relocation assistance
- CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and 403(b)/457(b) retirement plans with an employer match
- Visa sponsorship (J1/H1b) available for many physician roles
- Collaborative teams with dedicated APPs and long-tenured staff
- Life in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains: lakes, trails, small-town charm and an affordable cost of living, within reach of Charlottesville, Roanoke and Richmond