General Surgery Physician, 7 on 7 off- Sentara Halifax Hospital

Sentara Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 313,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Allowance

Tail Coverage

Retirement Plan 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Student Debt Pay Down

Tuition Assistance

Relocation/Sign-On Bonus

Loan Repayment Support

Job summary

Sentara Health in South Boston, VA seeks a General Surgeon/Surgicalist for a 7 on 7 off schedule to cover elective and emergent cases. The role offers the chance to join a new hospital project with visa sponsorship and strong community ties in the beautiful South Boston area.

The package includes excellent compensation and benefits, CME allowances, tail coverage, and a mission‑driven not‑for‑profit environment with generous work‑life balance and loan‑support programs for physicians.

Job description

City/State South Boston, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty General Surgery Overview: https://gohalifaxva.com/tours/make-your-heart-race-tour/#/ South Boston, VA (1 Hour North of Raleigh/Durham, NC and Duke University)

Sentara, an award‑winning, innovative, non‑profit health system is recruiting a General Surgeon/Surgicalist ,7 on 7 off, for our beautiful South Boston, Virginia location. Exciting opportunity to cover elective and emergent patients with the added flexibility to spend more time with family. New hospital to be completed in 2027! Visa Sponsorship is available! ***Named One of the Top Five Large Healthcare Systems in the Country by IBM Watson Health. ***

South Boston is a charming and historical community that offers a safe, affordable and family friendly setting - with convenient access to world‑class metro amenities. Known for its wineries, artisan shops, delightful restaurants, NASCAR affiliated motor sport racing and endless outdoor adventure - South Boston is essentially a bedroom community of Raleigh/Durham. Low cost of living, short commutes, and better quality of life. Get away from the hustle, and bustle of the city and come to a community where the physicians are respected and truly appreciated. Located on the VA/NC border only an hour north of Durham, NC and two hours south of Richmond, VA. South Boston is nestled between the Dan and Banister Rivers and only a short drive to beautiful lakeside living in Clarksville and Bugg’s Island Lake (largest reservoir lake in VA). Local attractions include Halifax Golf & Country Club, The Prizery Museum & Theater, and Berry Hill Resort. Wonderful family community in the heart of ACC country. Easy access to University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Duke, University of NC and NC State. An outdoorsman’s paradise for hunting, fishing, and boating!!

Be an integral part of a Healthcare System focused on quality, transformation and innovation.

Excellent Compensation and Benefits including Retirement Plans Sign‑On/Commencement Bonuses $7,500 Annually for CME Malpractice and Tail Coverage Low Cost of Living Spectacular Work/Life Balance 501(c)3 Not‑For‑Profit organization, qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

For more information please contact: Kay Miller- [e-mail], 804-543-3473

We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full‑time employment is $313,497.60 - $410,051.20 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call pay, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full‑time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states: North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!