As a part of Johnson Health Center, The OB/GYN staff physician will work as part of the health care team performing a variety of patient-centered services including assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, implementation of treatment plans, and monitoring of follow-up for patients. OB/GYN staff physicians provide supervision of JHC Physician Assistants, (PA), Certified Midwives, (CNMW), and Nurse Practitioners, (NP). As appropriate and included in the local hospital agreement and privileged practice, the staff OB/GYN physician supervises and trains local hospital physician interns, and physician residents.

The position is a full-time position, providing an appealing compensation and benefits package. Included in the benefits are extensive coverage for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Additionally, there is a retirement savings plan with a company match, along with other benefits.

Lynchburg, Virginia

Lynchburg is a small Virginia city with an Old South feel and views of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains. Downtown is a mix of old and new, and the city is known for the historic districts of refined homes on the surrounding hilltops. Five of these districts are included in the National Register of Historic Districts. Additionally, five small colleges give a minor college-town feel. The area has a few good museums and modest entertainment assets. Mountains to the west and Smith Mountain Lake to the south offer above-average outdoor recreation.

Lynchburg is situated in the James River Valley at the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nearby terrain is hilly with deciduous forests and sheltered valleys. The marine-influenced continental climate is usually pleasant. Summers are warm and fairly humid with cool evening breezes and cooler conditions in nearby hills. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year with frequent summer thunderstorms. Fall brings periods of cloudy, cool weather with high humidity and light rain or drizzle. Winter cold fronts bring dry, invigorating air with clear skies. There are snow showers, but the mountains to the west block many storms, high winds, and blasts of bitter cold. The first freeze is in late October, last is in mid-April.

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