<p>A physician-led dermatology practice in Lynchburg, Virginia is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible General Dermatologist to join an established group serving a regional patient base with limited competing dermatology access across central Virginia. The practice offers full-scope general, medical, and surgical dermatology with genuine clinical autonomy under physician-led governance. Lynchburg sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains — an hour east of Roanoke and three hours southwest of Washington, D.C. — combining a revitalized downtown, low cost of living, and exceptional outdoor access in a setting that consistently earns physician loyalty.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive starting salary guarantee with uncapped quarterly productivity bonus</li> <li>Shareholder/equity opportunity — a defined path to practice ownership</li> <li>Generous signing bonus provided at hire</li> <li>Relocation assistance package</li> <li>Flexible schedule structured as 4 or 5 clinical days per week</li> <li>CME reimbursement plus paid CME days</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Full benefits suite: health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); and professional liability coverage with tail</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-scope practice encompassing general, medical, and surgical dermatology</li> <li>Established patient base with deep community roots and strong referral loyalty</li> <li>Regional draw across central Virginia — a geography with limited dermatology access, supporting consistent volume and minimal local competition</li> <li>Physician-led governance structure preserving clinical autonomy and collegial decision-making</li> <li>Flexible 4–5 day weekly schedule designed to support work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) required</li> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school</li> <li>Completion of an accredited dermatology residency</li> <li>Active Virginia medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Virginia</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of general, medical, and surgical dermatology in a community-based setting</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lynchburg's downtown revival along Main Street has produced a walkable historic core anchored by local dining, the Bluff Walk trail overlooking the James River, and the Academy Center of the Arts — all within a city where median home prices sit near $250,000 and the cost of living runs approximately 12% below the national average. The Brookville and Jefferson Forest school districts carry strong state ratings, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is 20 minutes west, offering access to the Peaks of Otter, Apple Orchard Falls, and McAfee Knob — Virginia's most-photographed hike. The James River runs through town for kayaking and tubing, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest retreat is 10 minutes south, and a thriving local craft beer scene rounds out a lifestyle that is genuinely difficult to replicate at this price point.</p>