City / State
Hampton, 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 PMCall Schedule : Light call rotation (1 in 4 weeks) serving as backup support to nurse practitionersWork-Life Balance : No weekend rounds, allowing for true work-life separationQualifications
MD or DO degree from accredited institutionBoard certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative MedicineStrong clinical expertise in symptom management and end-of-life careExcellent communication and collaborative skillsLeadership experience preferredCommitment to interdisciplinary team-based careWhy Choose Sentara Medical Group?
Professional Growth :
Join an established program with proven success and institutional supportOpportunities for clinical research, leadership roles, and community involvementAccess to cutting-edge resources within a nationally recognized healthcare systemCollaborative culture with hospital leadership and medical group supportComprehensive Benefits Package :
Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunitiesGenerous continuing medical education allowance with paid time offFull malpractice coverage (occurrence-based)Comprehensive health insurance optionsDual retirement benefits : 403(b) with company matching + fully-funded 401(a) planDisability insurance and life insurance coverageFamily-friendly policies and flexible arrangementsAbout 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 CarolinaSentara Medical Group with over 1,500 physicians and advanced practice providersAdvanced imaging centers and outpatient campusesHome care and hospice servicesOptima Health PlanSentara College of Health SciencesQuality 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 plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k / 403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance - $5,250 / year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down - $10,000Annual CME AllowanceReimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources Plan100% Malpractice and Tail CoverageColleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metProviders 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.