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Palliative Care Physician - Sentara Virginia Beach General

Palliative Care Physician - Sentara Virginia Beach General

SentaraVirginia Beach, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

City / State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Palliative Care

Overview :

Palliative Care Physician Opportunity

Sentara CarePlex Hospital & Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

Position Summary

Join our established, award-winning palliative care program as an inpatient consultant physician. We seek a physician who shares our commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and values collaborative practice. This position offers the rare combination of meaningful clinical work, professional growth opportunities, and excellent work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert 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

Schedule & Call Requirements

  • Hours : Monday through 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
  • Qualifications

  • 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
  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills
  • Leadership experience preferred
  • Commitment to interdisciplinary team-based care
  • Why Choose Sentara Medical Group?

    Professional Growth :

  • Join an established program with proven success and institutional support
  • Opportunities for clinical research, leadership roles, and community involvement
  • Access to cutting-edge resources within a nationally recognized healthcare system
  • Collaborative culture with hospital leadership and medical group support
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package :

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Generous continuing medical education allowance with paid time off
  • Full malpractice coverage (occurrence-based)
  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Dual retirement benefits : 403(b) with company matching + fully-funded 401(a) plan
  • Disability insurance and life insurance coverage
  • Family-friendly policies and flexible arrangements
  • About Sentara Healthcare

    As one of the nation's most progressive integrated healthcare organizations, Sentara Healthcare has served Virginia and northeastern North Carolina since 1888. Our not-for-profit mission drives everything we do.

    Our Network Includes :

  • 12 acute care hospitals across Virginia and North Carolina
  • Sentara Medical Group with over 1,500 physicians and advanced practice providers
  • Advanced imaging centers and outpatient campuses
  • Home care and hospice services
  • Optima Health Plan
  • Sentara College of Health Sciences
  • Quality Recognition : Sentara maintains its reputation as the gold standard for healthcare quality, consistently earning national recognition for patient safety, clinical outcomes, and innovation.

    Ready to make a difference? Contact us to learn more about this exceptional opportunity to join our palliative care team and contribute to our mission of improving health every day.

    Benefits : Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k / 403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance - $5,250 / year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
  • Annual CME Allowance
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
  • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
  • Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

    Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

    In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

    For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states :

    North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

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