Hospitalist Physician - Leigh Hospital PRN

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Provider Specialty: Hospital Medicine

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 an area of specialty. Board‑eligible physicians will be considered. Certification must be obtained within four years of eligibility.

Sentara Medical Group (SMG) is a division of Sentara Healthcare that serves the Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina region. SMG averages over 1.5 million patient encounters per year and comprises more than 1,500 physicians and advanced practice providers. Beneficiaries of SMG enjoy reduced individual risks, money‑saving efficiencies, and the support of a nationally recognized healthcare organization.

• 12 Acute Care Hospitals, including 7 in the Hampton Roads region, 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, and Outpatient Campuses.
• Home Care and Hospice in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.
• Optima Health Plan.
• Sentara College of Health Sciences.
• Not‑for‑profit mission.

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

• 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
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established systems and eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle that ensures the 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.