Lead Palliative Care Physician - Weekdays, Light On-Call

sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Commencement bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k/403b with match

Malpractice tail coverage

CME allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara is seeking a Physician to join our established Palliative Care team in Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on inpatient consultations and leading complex discussions with patients and families, within a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or DO and is board certified or eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine, with strong symptom management expertise and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Strong clinical expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

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

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Job description

Sentara is seeking a Physician to join our established Palliative Care team in Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on inpatient consultations and leading complex discussions with patients and families, within a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or DO and is board certified or eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine, with strong symptom management expertise and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.