Hospital Medicine Physician - Sentara Leigh Hospital

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Hospital Medicine Overview:

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 | Commencement Bonus: $15,000

Position Overview

The Hospitalist Physician provides direct inpatient care for acutely ill, hospitalized adult non‑surgical patients. This role includes managing complex medical conditions, providing internal medicine consults, and leading interdisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality, efficient care from admission through discharge.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive inpatient medical care

Manage patients with multiple comorbidities

Provide internal medicine consults as requested

Participate in critical care management as appropriate

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care

Uphold the highest ethical and professional standards

Support Sentara’s mission, vision, and values

Qualifications

Residency‑trained in Internal Medicine or related specialty

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Board Certification required within 4 years of eligibility

About Sentara Medical Group

Sentara Medical Group (SMG), a division of Sentara Healthcare, is a nationally recognized, not‑for‑profit health system serving Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. SMG includes over 1,500 physicians and advanced practice providers delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care across multiple specialties.

Highlights

12 acute care hospitals and extensive outpatient network

Nationally recognized for quality, safety, and workplace excellence

Strong commitment to innovation, diversity, and community health


We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $272,688.00 - $373,796.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
 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.