Movement Disorders Neurologist

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Neurology Overview:

Movement Disorder Neurologist Opportunity Near Beautiful Virginia Beach!

Join Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and Sentara Health in making a significant impact in the field of neurology at the Lawrence J. Goldrich Institute for Integrated Neuro-Health. This full-time, outpatient-only position within the Sentara Medical Group (SMG) Division of Neurology is for a Fellowship-Trained Movement Disorders Neurologist. Candidates will obtain an EVMS faculty appointment in the Department of Neurology, providing opportunities for academic growth, resident education, and research.

This unique position will build upon Sentara's well-established Comprehensive Movement Disorders Program, which currently includes an experienced Movement Disorders Neurologist, two highly experienced Movement Disorders Physician Assistants, and a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the care of patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington's disease, and other movement disorders.

The program works closely with an established Functional Neurosurgery program offering Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and MR-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS), providing patients with state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment options. Candidates will benefit from a strong referral base, comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy support, and an established pipeline of patients throughout the region.

This exciting joint opportunity offers the best of both worlds by combining a private practice model with academic opportunity. The successful candidate will be employed by SMG and receive SMG physician compensation and benefits while also holding an EVMS faculty appointment with rank commensurate with experience. Additional opportunities exist for teaching within the EVMS Neurology Residency Program, which currently includes four residents per year, as well as participation in clinical research and program development.

Position Highlights:

Outpatient-only with no night or weekend call.

Supports the existing SMG program that includes comprehensive clinics for Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease patients, as well as a busy Botox clinic for dystonia.

Partnered with functional Neurosurgery, there is an active Deep Brain Stimulation and Focus Ultrasound program.

Ample opportunity to be involved in an active clinical trial program.

Competitive Compensation Sign-On/ Commencement Bonuses Exceptional Benefits including Retirement Package with Matching Contribution Malpractice and Tail coverage

$5,500 CME allowance

501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization, qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

We welcome both experienced Movement Disorder Neurologists as well as Neurologists that have recently finished a Movement Disorders fellowship to apply for this exciting opportunity with SMG and the Goldrich Institute - Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), Norfolk, Hampton Roads

Sentara Healthcare is an award-winning, non-profit organization that is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities it serves. The Division of Neurology within SMG is the largest neurology practice in the area and includes a team of dedicated neurohospitalists as well as fellowship-trained sub-specialists in Stroke, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular, Cognitive Neurology, and Multiple Sclerosis. This position will be based on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General hospital and EVMS at the, state of the art Goldrich Institute.

Live in beautiful coastal Virginia and enjoy excellent schools, shopping, dining, cultural, and recreational opportunities, all while furthering your career in an innovative healthcare system. Ready to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle? Please contact Lauren Rich , Physician Recruiter Specialist, at lxrich@sentara.com to learn more about this opportunity.


We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $301,704.00 - $383,240.00 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.