Orthopedic Surgery Physician, 7 On/7 Off, Sentara Halifax Hospital

City/State

South Boston, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery Overview:

Orthopedic Surgeon – South Boston, Virginia, Sentara Halifax Hospital

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Sentara Health is recruiting a third Orthopedic Surgeon to join an established and growing practice at Sentara Halifax Hospital in South Boston, Virginia — just one hour north of Raleigh/Durham, NC and two hours south of Richmond, VA.

This is an exciting opportunity to help build a Regional Center of Excellence within one of the nation's top health systems. You'll practice the full scope of orthopedic surgery alongside experienced colleagues in a fully integrated office located on the hospital campus. A new hospital is slated for completion in 2027.

Sentara has been named one of the Top Five Large Healthcare Systems in the Country by IBM Watson Health.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Base Salary with Sign-On/Commencement Bonuses

$7,500 annually for CME

46 days of PTO annually

Malpractice and tail coverage

Comprehensive retirement plans

501(c)(3) not-for-profit status — eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

About South Boston, Virginia:

South Boston is a charming, historic community nestled between the Dan and Banister Rivers on the Virginia/North Carolina border. It offers an affordable, family-friendly lifestyle with a low cost of living and short commutes — all within easy reach of major metro amenities.

Local highlights include:

Halifax Golf & Country Club

The Prizery Museum & Theater

Berry Hill Resort

Wineries, artisan shops, and local dining

NASCAR-affiliated motorsport racing

Bugg's Island Lake (the largest reservoir in Virginia)

World-class hunting, fishing, and boating

South Boston sits in the heart of ACC country with easy access to UVA, Virginia Tech, Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State.

For more information, please contact Kay Miller:

kmmille1@sentara.com | 804-543-3473


We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $475,009.60 - $552,281.60 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.