Experienced Neurosurgeon in Beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia

Congress of Neurological Surgeons; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Sign-on and Commencement Bonuses

46 days of Paid Time Off Annually

$7,500 annually for CME

Job summary

The Congress of Neurological Surgeons is seeking an experienced Neurosurgeon to join its established Neuroscience Service Line at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. This role offers long-term practice stability and clinical autonomy with a robust referral network.

Competitive compensation includes a base salary with productivity incentives, sign-on bonuses, and extensive benefits designed for career longevity. Charlottesville is a vibrant community with a strong cultural scene and outdoor access, making it an ideal location for both personal and professional fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Neurosurgery is required.
• Experience in spine and cranial surgery is preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Join and shape the Neuroscience Service Line at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.
• Employed practice with approximately 80% spine and 20% cranial cases.
• Influence clinical workflows and contribute to service line growth.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Spine Surgery

Clinical Autonomy

Education

Board Certified or Eligible in Neurosurgery

Job description

Sentara, an award-winning, nationally recognized, non-profit integrated healthcare system is seeking an experienced Neurosurgeon to join and help shape/grow our established Neuroscience Service Line at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.

This opportunity is ideal for a surgeon seeking long-term practice stability, clinical autonomy, and a sustainable practice model, supported by a mature infrastructure and an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Highlights

• Sentara has been named One of the Top Five Large Healthcare Systems in the Country by IBM Watson Health and included on Forbes list of Best Employers.

You Can Expect

• Employed neurosurgical practice within an established program
• Approximately 80% spine / 20% cranial with a robust referral base
• Call: 1:3 (10 days per month)
• Opportunity to influence clinical workflows and service line growth
• Strong institutional support for quality, efficiency, and physician‑led decision making

Program & Infrastructure Strengths

• Integrated multidisciplinary neuroscience team, including Neurosurgery, Neurology, Neurocritical Care trained ICU providers, and Neuroradiology, as well as Outpatient Pain Management and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists
• Highly capable and experienced Advanced Practice Provider with substantial neurosurgical expertise to support inpatient care, consultations, perioperative management, and continuity of care
• Beautiful hospital‑based office and clinic space located directly on campus with skilled clinical support staff
• Stable, seasoned OR, ICU, and clinic staff accustomed to neurosurgical complexity

About Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

• 176‑bed, all private‑room, not‑for‑profit hospital
• Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Longstanding reputation for clinical excellence, safety, and patient satisfaction
• Strong referral base with consistent case volume
• Interdisciplinary outpatient team including Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostics, and Primary Care for optimized patient care

Compensation & Benefits Designed to support career longevity and financial stability

• Competitive Base Salary with Productivity and Quality Incentives
• Sign‑on and Commencement Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• $7,500 annually for CME
• 46 days of Paid Time Off Annually
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Why Charlottesville?

Charlottesville offers the rare combination of intellectual energy, outdoor access, and family‑friendly living. Home to the University of Virginia, the community features a strong academic culture, excellent schools, nationally recognized arts and dining, and direct access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, and the George Washington National Forest. Conveniently located just over two hours from Washington, DC, it is an ideal setting for physicians seeking balance without sacrificing professional fulfillment.

Contact Information

For confidential consideration or additional details, please contact:

Kay Miller, [e-mail], 804‑543‑3473

Must be board certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Neurosurgery.