Physician Assistant - Neurological Surgery

CMG Brain and Spine is expanding its Neuroendovascular program and seeks a skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to deliver comprehensive care for patients with complex cerebrovascular and neurovascular conditions. This role offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, procedure-driven specialty alongside fellowship-trained Neuroendovascular surgeons in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with cerebrovascular and neurovascular conditions, including ischemic stroke, intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and carotid disease
• Provide inpatient care including pre- and post-procedural assessments, daily rounding in ICU and step-down units, and coordination with neurology, neurosurgery, critical care, and nursing teams
• Assist with neurointerventional procedures such as lumbar puncture, blood patch, and myelogram
• Participate in stroke alert response and code management
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care
• Document patient care in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; no call required
• Setting: Inpatient-based role in an 18-bed neuro-ICU and neuro step-down unit
• Clinical opportunities to assist in cases following completion of orientation
• Tailored onboarding and structured learning opportunities
• Prior experience in a Neuro ICU or emergency department preferred

Clinical Environment

• Primary Stroke Center with thrombectomy capability
• Level II Trauma Center designation
• 18-bed neuro-ICU with dedicated step-down unit
• Two full-time Neuroendovascular physicians

About Centra Medical Group

Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a comprehensive network of nearly 600 employed providers within Centra Health, serving a population of 600,000 community members across Central and Southern Virginia. CMG operates 70 outpatient and specialty practices offering primary care and specialty services including cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and urology. CMG also hosts the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency, a training program for future family physicians with academic affiliations including UVA, VCU, VCOM, and Liberty University.

Professional Development

Centra Medical Group is committed to building a culture where Advanced Practice Providers thrive. In partnership with ThriveAP—the nation's leading transition-to-practice program—new graduate NPs and PAs receive a year of structured clinical education, mentorship, and peer learning to accelerate confidence and clinical readiness. Join an organization that invests in your professional development and long-term success.