Roaming Hospitalist

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10K Sign On Bonus

15K Commencement Bonus

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Virginia seeks a Hospitalist to provide direct inpatient clinical care for acutely ill, hospitalized adult patients. The role champions an interdisciplinary approach to streamline patient care from admission through discharge. Candidates must be residency-trained and board certified or eligible in their specialty. This position emphasizes ethical medical conduct and supports a commitment to exceptional healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or board eligible with certification within 4 years.
• Experience in managing hospital patients is essential.
• Must adhere to Sentara's ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to hospitalized patients.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care efficiency.
• Manage comorbidities in acutely ill patients.

Skills

Direct inpatient clinical care

Management of acutely ill patients

Internal medicine consults

Critical care management

Ethical and moral conduct

Education

Residency and board certification in area of specialty

Job description

10K Sign On Bonus

15K Commencement Bonus

• Responsible for providing direct inpatient clinical care and managing medical problems of acutely ill, hospitalized, adult, non-surgical patients. The Hospitalist leads the interdisciplinary team to improve efficiency and facilitate continuum of care for patients from admission through discharge. This continuum of care includes general adult medicine, internal medicine consults as requested, critical care management and management of patients with comorbidities. The Hospitalist will carry out assigned duties displaying the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct as well as acting in the best interest of Sentara Medical Group and Sentara Healthcare, supporting our mission, vision and values to optimize the health and well‑being of our patients.

  Residency and board certification must be in area of specialty. Board eligible physicians will be considered. Certification must be obtained within 4 years of eligibility.

  Sentara Medical Group is working to raise the standard for healthcare by providing quality care throughout Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.

  Sentara Medical Group (SMG) is a division of Sentara Healthcare, one of the most progressive and integrated healthcare organizations in the nation. Created in 1995 to optimize patient access by expanding Sentara's geographical reach, SMG averages over 1.5 million patient encounters per year.

  Comprised of over 1,500 Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers, SMG has its own board of directors and other self‑governing capabilities. Sentara gives SMG providers many benefits, including reduced individual risks, money‑saving efficiencies, and the support and resources of a nationally recognized healthcare organization. The most important benefit, however, is Sentara's reputation as the gold standard for quality healthcare.

  In addition to family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, the group includes specialists in cardiology, surgery, surgical oncology, vascular services, neurology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, anesthesiology, hospital medicine, sleep medicine and more.

  Sentara Medical Group also continues to evaluate and invest in cutting‑edge technology and the incorporation of the latest advancements in patient care. The Sentara app was launched in 2019, complementing Sentara MyChart®, an online tool that provides patients with secure access to their physician and electronic medical record.

  Sentara Healthcare At‑A‑Glance

• 12 Acute Care Hospitals, Including 7 in Hampton Roads, 1 in Northern Virginia, 2 in the Blue Ridge Region, one in Southwestern Virginia and one in Northeastern North Carolina.

• Advanced Imaging Centers, Nursing and Assisted‑Living Centers, Outpatient Campuses.

• Home Care and Hospice in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.

• Optima Health Plan.

• Sentara College of Health Sciences.

• Not‑for‑profit mission.

• National Recognitions:

• Top CMS Ratings: Eight Sentara hospitals earned 4‑ or 5‑star ratings in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, exceeding the national 3‑star average.

• DNV Accreditation: All Sentara hospitals meet rigorous standards for quality and clinical best practices.

• Forbes Recognition: Named one of America’s Best‑In‑State Employers (2024).

• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality: All hospitals received High Performer designation from the Human Rights Campaign (2024).

• Leapfrog Safety Grades: 11 hospitals earned “A” or “B” grades for Fall 2024, recognizing exceptional patient safety.

• Magnet Recognition®: 10 Sentara hospitals have earned Magnet Recognition Program® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

• Newsweek Recognition: Five hospitals ranked in Best‑In‑State Hospitals 2025.

• Veteran Support: Proud V3‑certified employer since 2013, committed to recruiting and retaining military veterans.