Hospital Medicine Physician
Sentara Health
Hospital Medicine Physician
Sentara Health
Nonprofit integrated health system and insurer
City/State
Suffolk, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Provider Specialty
Hospital MedicineOverview:
We are seeking dedicated and collaborative Hospitalists to join our team at
Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.
Role Summary
The Hospitalist Physician provides inpatient medical care to the adult patient population, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to support quality, safety, and efficient patient flow.
Position Highlights
Day Hospitalist
Shifts: 184 Annual Shifts, 7a-7p
Schedule Model: 7 on / 7 off, block
Admissions: Rotational and evenly distributed amongst all providers
No procedures required
ICU Model: Open with critical care support in person 7a-7p, eICU remote support from 7p-7a
Vent management support by critical care team
Nocturnist
Shift: 182 Annual Shifts, 9p-7a
Coverage Model: Based on staff availability currently utilizing in-house MD and APPs. Only as last option eHub
Care Model
Patient Census: Average Daily Census 16
APP Support: Yes, only with admissions but hiring APPs to support rounding patients
Qualifications
MD or DO
Board Certified or Eligible (IM or FM), Certification must be obtained within 5 years of eligibility
Eligible for licensure and credentialing in Virginia
Benefits & Additional Details:
Nationally competitive compensation package
Sign on, Commencement, and Quality bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
Malpractice and Tail coverage
Paid Licensure Renewals
$5500 Annual CME Allowance
Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)
Suffolk, Virginia offers a blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, with wide-open spaces, scenic parks, and access to outdoor destinations like the Great Dismal Swamp. Residents enjoy a cost of living that is comparable to or slightly below the national average, along with housing that provides more space for the price. Its location in the Hampton Roads region makes it easy to commute to nearby cities like Norfolk and Virginia Beach while still enjoying a quieter lifestyle. Suffolk is ideal for those seeking a family-friendly, relaxed environment with growing job opportunities and community amenities.
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work,Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:
North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Nonprofit integrated health system and insurer
Sentara Health operates a nonprofit, integrated health system across Virginia and North Carolina, running hospitals, urgent care, imaging, and primary care alongside its own health insurance plans. Services span virtual care, cancer and heart care, orthopedics, maternity, and home-based primary care for high-need patients. What sets Sentara apart is pairing hospital and physician care with its own health plans, coordinating coverage and treatment under one system. The goal is to improve health every day so people can keep doing what they love.
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