Hepatologist Physician \\u2013 Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 580,000 - 663,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Tail malpractice coverage

CME allowance

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Sentara Gastroenterology Specialists at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia seeks a BC/BE Gastroenterologist with a primary focus in Hepatology to join our team. Transplant Hepatology certification is not required but highly desired.

The role centers on building an outpatient Hepatology clinic and a clinical research program, with options for inpatient rounding, teaching with Old Dominion University, and collaboration across nutrition, endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular

Qualifications

• BC/BE Gastroenterologist with primary focus in Hepatology
• Transplant Hepatology certification is not required, but highly desired

Responsibilities

• Create outpatient Hepatology clinic
• Develop clinical research program in Hepatology
• Possible inpatient rounding on liver patients
• Academic teaching with Old Dominion University
• Collaborative opportunities across nutrition, endocrine, metabolic and cardiovascular disease

Job description

Sentara Gastroenterology Specialists, a division of Sentara Health, is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist with primary focus in Hepatology to join the team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia. Transplant Hepatology certification is not required, but highly desired.

This dedicated Hepatologist role aims create a regional model for comprehensive liver care based out of the tertiary Level 1 teaching hospital at Sentara Norfolk General. Additional opportunities within this role including clinical research, inpatient care, and teaching with the medical school at Old Dominion University.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Full time, Employed position with Sentara Gastroenterology Specialists
• Location: SNGH/Fort Norfolk
• Current team includes specialists in all GI care - Interventional Endoscopy (including endohepatology), IBD, Motility, Functional Disorders, General GI
• Core responsibility: creation of outpatient Hepatology clinic and clinical research program in Hepatology
• Inpatient GI service staffed by General GI but opportunities for rounding on liver patients
• Call shared equally across the GI team (not to exceed 1:5 on call)
• Academic appointment at Old Dominion University
• Collaborative opportunities in clinical and basic sciences for nutrition, endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular disease
• Fellow and resident teaching
• Evolving opportunities for transplant hepatology
• Epic EMR

Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation and Sign on/Commencement Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan with medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, two retirement plans with Sentara contribution and much more
• Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage
• Annual CME Allowance
• PSLF eligible Sentara is a not-for-profit organization

At Sentara's Gastroenterology Clinic, established in 2025, you'll be part of the only Sentara facility of its kind in Hampton Roads. Work in a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art environment with advanced diagnostic tools and an endoscopy suite. Our team-oriented culture fosters collaboration, creating a supportive atmosphere where providers thrive. If you're looking to join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and patient-centered care, this is the perfect opportunity.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $579,508.80 - $662,542.40 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, 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.