What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider - Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine position at Sentara?
Sentara Medical Group is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) either an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to join our Pulmonary & Critical Care team in the Intensive Care Unit at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia.
This role is open to both new graduates and experienced APPs and offers an excellent opportunity to join a cohesive team with stable physician leadership that values collegiality, respect, and APP-driven care.
Position Highlights:
Work collaboratively with a Sentara tele-intensivist at night, with On-Site physician backup available.
Closed partnership model within an open 16-bed ICU.
Schedule:
Full-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)
Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM (three 13-hour shifts/week)
1:3 weekends
No call
Procedures:
Independent (after Supervised Onboarding):
Central lines
Udalls
Arterial lines
Direct physician supervision:
Thoracentesis
Paracentesis
Chest tube insertion
Clinical Responsibilities:
100% inpatient management of critically ill patients.
Responsibilities include ventilator management, vasoactive drip titration, and comprehensive care in an open 16‑bed ICU with an average census of 8–12 mixed medical and surgical patients.
EMR:
Epic
Benefits:
6‑month immersive, mentored orientation, rotating through Sentara’s general and specialty ICUs.
Comprehensive benefits and retirement packages
Shift differential
Malpractice and tail coverage
Annual CME allowance
Annual QPI bonus
$10,000 student loan reimbursement
PSLF eligible
Why Hampton, VA?
Hampton offers the perfect combination of coastal living, community, and rich history.
Beautiful beaches and stunning Chesapeake Bay views
Family‑friendly activities: boating, fishing, hiking, golf
Easy access to:
Norfolk (20 minutes)
Virginia Beach (30 minutes)
Richmond (1 hour)
Washington, D.C. (3 hours)
Vibrant cultural scene and historic institutions, including Hampton University
Join Us
If you’re passionate about Critical Care and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000