What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Medicine Physician - Sentara Norfolk General Hospital position at Sentara?
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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000