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Gastroenterologist - Farmville

Centra Health · Farmville, VA

Posted October 16, 2026

Centra Southside Community Hospital · 800 Oak Street, Farmville, VA, US, 23901

  • Pay: $622,000 – $700,000 per year
  • Location: Centra Southside Community Hospital, Farmville, VA
  • System: Centra Health, Central and Southside Virginia’s regional health system

Introduction to the Role and Practice

Step into a high-performing, patient-centered environment where your expertise is valued and your work is supported. Centra Medical Group is seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Gastroenterologist to join our team at Centra Southside Community Hospital (CSCH), located in Farmville, Virginia.

This opportunity in Farmville can truly set you up to make a difference and be a vital part of the community in a way that metro-area practices can’t always provide. It’s also a chance for you to advance your own quality of life. Our community offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, arts and entertainment opportunities and a unique shopping venue in the historic downtown district. A charming, collegiate atmosphere is what you will find here! Home to Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College, Farmville is an easy drive to metropolitan areas including Lynchburg, Richmond, Charlottesville and Washington, D.C. and less than an hour drive to the Blue Ridge Mountains and a morning drive to the coast!

You Can Expect

  • Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
  • Pager call daily 8am-4pm + 10 days/month of 24/7 call + 1 weekend
  • Procedure days every morning 8am-12pm M-F + Wednesday 12pm-4pm (caseload approximately 11-15/day)
  • Clinic is in the afternoons 4 days/week, seeing approximately 8 patients/day
  • Annual scope volume is approximately 2,200/year (80% OP & 20% IP)
  • The practice is fully supported by nurses and 1 APP
  • Volumes are high with 2-4 new in-patient consults/day, which may require follow-up
  • BC/BE Gastroenterology Physician
  • ERCP experience a plus

What We Offer

  • Competitive Compensation: $622k guaranteed with potential of $700k+
  • Sign On Bonus of $45k
  • Relocation up to $15k
  • CME Stipend and Days
  • APP Supervision: $500/month per 1.0 APP FTE
  • Allowable Time Off (ATO) of 224 hours/year
  • Malpractice insurance and medical/vision/dental coverage
  • Matching 403b Retirement account contribution - immediate vesting

Qualifications

  • Completion of medical degree and residency training in Gastroenterology.
  • 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.
  • 5 years’ experience preferred.

Farmville is a vibrant and growing small town located in the heart of Virginia. Two reputable universities, Longwood and Hampden Sydney, bring culture and arts to the area, and the 31-mile-long High Bridge Trail offers great walking and cycling (new single-track trails added) opportunities and is accessible right in the busy historic shopping district. Gorgeous countryside, rich history, good restaurants, a brewery, a hip updated hotel with rooftop bar, and a wine tasting room round out the fun. Richmond, Charlottesville, and Lynchburg are all between a 45 and 75-minute drive.

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.

EEO

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.

Responsibilities

Examines patient to obtain information on medical condition and risk

Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury

Makes referrals to other physicians, specialists, therapists or hospitals when appropriate

Orders, performs, and interprets tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition

Collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results

Analyzes patient's medical history to verify medical necessity and to determine best procedure and/or recommendations

Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary

Explains procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients

Designs individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments

Meets or exceeds CMS requirements and requirements all other applicable regulatory requirements and standards

Dictates and completes charting in electronic medical reports per Centra policy

Performs all aspects of professional services for assigned service as required

Other duties as assigned

In addition to the above, Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency Faculty will:

Prepares and delivers educational lectures to residency students in both conference settings and in individual sessions at the bedside

Prepares materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts

Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records

Evaluates and grades students' class work, practicum work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers

Assists with developing residency curriculum including rotation schedules, educational goals, and objectives

Qualifications

Required Education: Completion of medical degree and residency training in a primary care specialty from an American Medical Association- (AMA) approved program or other schools with credentials approved by the Medical Staff and Board of Centra

Required Certifications and Licensures: MD/DO with certification by an American Board of Medical Specialists (ABM) board in physician's primary specialty

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

Livability

7,613
Farmville population
$252K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Lynchburg
43.1 mi
Pop. 123,662
Charlottesville
49.5 mi
Pop. 102,802
Tuckahoe
48.9 mi
Pop. 48,610
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Cumberland County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$252K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 23901
15,541
Total residents
8,086
Male residents
7,455
Female residents
Age distribution
total
15,541
0-9
1,388
10-19
2,110
20-29
3,551
30-39
1,847
40-49
1,221
50-59
1,873
60-69
1,498
70-79
1,204
80+
849
Ethnicity
White
10,383
Black Or African American
4,039
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
47
Asian
169
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
185
Other
158
Two Or More
560
Source: US Census Bureau
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Walk Score — Car-Dependent
27
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Richmond International Airport (RIC) 61.25 mi
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 43.33 mi
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) 56.39 mi
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) 70.18 mi
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) 85.91 mi
Source: FAA database
Gastroenterologist - Farmville
Centra Health · Farmville, VA