The Hospitalist is responsible for providing direct inpatient clinical care and managing medical problems of acutely ill, hospitalized, adult, non-surgical patients. They lead the interdisciplinary team to improve efficiency and facilitate the continuum of care for patients from admission through discharge.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed residency and board certification in their area of specialty. Board eligible physicians will be considered, with certification required within 4 years of eligibility.
Ethical ConductPatient SafetyTechnology IntegrationProfessional DevelopmentInterdisciplinary Team LeadershipComorbidity ManagementCritical Care ManagementMalpractice CoverageInpatient Clinical CareGeneral Adult MedicineInternal Medicine ConsultsMedical Problem ManagementPatient Care ContinuumCME AllowanceHealthcare Quality Standards
Job description
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) 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 (e.g., 7 on / 7 off, 5 on / 5 off) Annual Shifts: 184 shifts per year, including a minimum of 2 weekends per month Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (unless on call) Call Schedule: Approximately 5 calls per month (Call shifts: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM while rounding) Patient Census: - Starting census of 14–15 patients - Average of 1–2 admissions during daytime round-robin (until 3:00 PM) Support - Dedicated APP support for unit-based rounding (Monday–Friday) 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: 10K Sign On Bonus 15K Commencement Bonus 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
Benefits
Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision Plans
Pet Insurance
Adoption
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
401k/403B with Employer Match
Legal Resources Plan
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Annual CME Allowance
100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Plans
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Reimbursement for Certifications and Free Access to Complete CEUs and Professional Development
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
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!
