Practice with Purpose: Palliative Care Physician - VA

Join our established, award-winning palliative care program as an inpatient consultant physician. We seek a physician who shares our commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and values collaborative practice. This position offers the rare combination of meaningful clinical work, professional growth opportunities, and excellent work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert inpatient palliative care consultations with focus on advanced symptom management
• Lead complex medical decision-making discussions with patients, families, and care teams
• Collaborate within a well-established interdisciplinary team including experienced nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers
• Mentor and guide team members in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Call Schedule: Light call rotation (1 in 4 weeks) serving as backup support to nurse practitioners
• Work-Life Balance: No weekend rounds, allowing for true work-life separation

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from accredited institution
• Board certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Strong clinical expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Leadership experience preferred
• Commitment to interdisciplinary team-based care

Why Choose Sentara Medical Group?

Professional Growth:

• Join an established program with proven success and institutional support
• Opportunities for clinical research, leadership roles, and community involvement
• Access to cutting-edge resources within a nationally recognized healthcare system
• Collaborative culture with hospital leadership and medical group support

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Generous continuing medical education allowance with paid time off
• Full malpractice coverage (occurrence-based)
• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Dual retirement benefits: 403(b) with company matching + fully-funded 401(a) plan
• Disability insurance and life insurance coverage
• Family-friendly policies and flexible arrangements

About Sentara Healthcare

As one of the nation's most progressive integrated healthcare organizations, Sentara Healthcare has served Virginia and northeastern North Carolina since 1888. Our not-for-profit mission drives everything we do.

Our Network Includes:

• 12 acute care hospitals across Virginia and North Carolina
• Sentara Medical Group with over 1,500 physicians and advanced practice providers
• Advanced imaging centers and outpatient campuses
• Home care and hospice services
• Optima Health Plan
• Sentara College of Health Sciences

Quality Recognition: Sentara maintains its reputation as the gold standard for healthcare quality, consistently earning national recognition for patient safety, clinical outcomes, and innovation.

Ready to make a difference? Contact us to learn more about this exceptional opportunity to join our palliative care team and contribute to our mission of improving health every day.

About Sentara Medical Group

Be an integral part of a Healthcare System focused on Quality, Transformation, and Innovation.Sentara Medical Group is a division of Sentara Healthcare, one of the most progressive and integrated healthcare organizations in the nation. Created in 1995 to optimize patient access by expanding Sentara's geographical reach, Sentara Medical Group averages over 1.5 million patient encounters per year.Comprised of over 850 Physicians & Advance Practice Clinicians, Sentara Medical Group has its own board of directors and other self-governing capabilities. Sentara gives Sentara Medical Group providers many benefits including a fully integrated electronic medical records system, money-saving efficiencies, and the support and resources of a nationally recognized healthcare organization. The most important benefit, however, is Sentara's reputation as the gold standard for quality healthcare.