The Hospitalist is responsible for providing direct inpatient clinical care and managing medical problems for acutely ill, hospitalized, adult, non-surgical patients. This role involves leading the interdisciplinary team to improve efficiency and facilitate the continuum of care from admission through discharge, including critical care management.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have residency and board certification in the area of specialty, although board-eligible physicians will be considered, requiring certification within four years of eligibility. Responsibilities include maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct while serving the interests of Sentara Medical Group and Sentara Healthcare.
professional certificateEthical ConductAcute CareBoard CertificationInterdisciplinary Team LeadershipMedical ManagementComorbidity ManagementAdult MedicineHospital MedicineContinuum of CareCritical Care ManagementInpatient Clinical CareInternal Medicine Consults
Job description
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Provider Specialty Hospital Medicine Overview: We are seeking dedicated and collaborative Hospitalists to join our team at a Level I Trauma Center with strong in-house specialty support and a closed ICU model. Opportunities are available for both Day Hospitalists and Nocturnists, offering flexible schedules, manageable patient volumes, and innovative tools to enhance clinical efficiency. Position Highlights: Schedule: Flexible block scheduling (primarily 7 on / 7 off) Annual Shifts: 182 shifts per year, including a minimum of 2 weekends per month Shift rotation: 7pm - 5am, 9p -7a Team structure: 1 swing physician (2p-12a), 3 in-house physicians nightly for cross-coverage, admissions, and rapid responses (MRT) Patient load: cross coverage of approximately 230-240 patients (team based), Average of 7-8 admissions per physician per night Clinical Environment: Closed ICU model and Codes run by the ICU team Level I Trauma Center with full in-house specialty support Clearly defined service line agreements with specialists No required procedures Optional non-procedural POCUS training (CME-supported) Technology & Efficiency: Utilize advanced AI-powered tools such as Regard and DAX Copilot to streamline documentation and improve workflow efficiency—allowing you to focus more on patient care. Benefits & Additional Details: Full-time opportunities Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Holiday rotation package includes
Labor Day / Christmas /Thanksgiving / New Year’s Day 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) Life in coastal Virginia provides rich and diverse recreational and cultural offerings in addition to fabulous historic sites. Our communities are consistently ranked among the top places to live in the US with great public and private school options and superb outdoor recreation. Bike, swim, sail, kayak, fish, or just relax on our miles and miles of sandy beaches or catch a bite to eat and listen to music at Norfolk’s Waterside District. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, high-acuity environment while maintaining flexibility, efficiency, great team culture, and strong clinical support. .
Benefits
Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Benefits
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Medical
Dental
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Vision plans
Adoption
Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Critical Illness plans
401k/403B with Employer Match
Student Debt Pay Down
Reimbursement for certifications
Free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Legal Resources Plan
Annual CME Allowance
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
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
Annual CME Allowance
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
