Hospital Medicine Physician - Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

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:

• 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.

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.