Palliative Care Physician | Light Call & Work-Life Balance

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Commencement bonus $10,000

Comprehensive benefits package

403b/401a Retirement with Matching

Malpractice and Tail coverage

Paid Licensure Renewals

CME allowance $5,500

Paid physician time off

Epic EHR system

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare seeks a Physician to join its established Palliative Care team in Hampton/Williamsburg, VA. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative environment, with a focus on advanced symptom management and meaningful clinical impact.

You will work in a robust program with a large interdisciplinary team, benefitting from professional development, work-life balance, and a competitive compensation package, including sign-on and commencement bonuses.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine or eligibility.
• 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 with a multidisciplinary team including nurse practitioners and social workers.
• Mentor team members and participate in quality improvement and program development.
• Support a large program with multiple physicians and APPs.

Skills

Palliative care expertise

Inpatient care

Team leadership

Education

MD or DO degree from accredited institution

Board certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Job description

Sentara Healthcare seeks a Physician to join its established Palliative Care team in Hampton/Williamsburg, VA. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative environment, with a focus on advanced symptom management and meaningful clinical impact.

You will work in a robust program with a large interdisciplinary team, benefitting from professional development, work-life balance, and a competitive compensation package, including sign-on and commencement bonuses.