Palliative Care Physician - Sentara Virginia Beach General

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); Sur place; USD 213 000 - 244 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Commencement bonus $10,000

CME allowance $5,500 annually

Excellent benefits package

Résumé du poste

Sentara Healthcare in Virginia Beach is seeking an Attending Physician for our established Palliative Care team. You will provide inpatient palliative care consultations, focusing on symptom management and complex decision-making in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes mentorship, participation in quality initiatives, and program development, with a strong work-life balance and a light call schedule.

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.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Symptom management

End-of-life care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching/mentoring

Formation

MD or DO degree

Board certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Outils

Epic EHR

Description du poste

As one of the nation's most progressive integrated healthcare organizations, Sentara Healthcare has served Virginia and northeastern North Carolina since 1888. Guided by our not-for-profit mission of “Improving Health Every Day,” we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-focused care.

We are currently seeking a Physician to join our established, award-winning Palliative Care team. We are seeking a provider who is dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care and thrives in a collaborative environment. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful clinical impact while benefiting from professional development and a healthy work-life balance.

Position Highlights

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Call Schedule: Light call rotation (1 in 4 weeks) serving as backup support to nurse practitioners
• Work-Life Balance: No weekend rounds, allowing for true work-life separation
• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations with focus on advanced symptom management
• Lead complex medical decision-making discussions with patients, families, and care teams
• Collaborate within a well-established interdisciplinary team including experienced nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers
• Mentor and guide team members in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development
• Robust program including 34 APPs and 5 Physicians with the goal of increasing to 7 Physicianssystem wide

Benefit Highlights

• Nationally competitive compensation package
• $15,000 Sign-on bonus
• $10,000 Commencement bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
• 403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
• Malpractice and Tail coverage
• Paid Licensure Renewals
• $5,500 Annual CME Allowance
• Physician time off
• Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
• 501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)

Requirements

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

Why Virginia Beach?

Living in Virginia Beach means waking up to miles of sandy beaches, a lively boardwalk, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere that feels like a year-round getaway. Residents savor fresh seafood, support a thriving local business scene, and embrace outdoor adventures—from kayaking along the Chesapeake Bay to exploring the trails at First Landing State Park. The city offers diverse career opportunities alongside welcoming neighborhoods and highly rated schools, making it ideal for families and professionals alike. With mild seasons and sweeping waterfront views, Virginia Beach strikes the perfect balance between laid-back living and everyday opportunity. #doximity

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $212,534.40 - $244,296.00 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.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.