Hospital Medicine Physician - Sentara Louise Obici Hospital

Hospitalist Physician Opportunity

We are seeking dedicated and collaborative Hospitalists to join our team at Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

The Hospitalist Physician provides inpatient medical care to the adult patient population, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to support quality, safety, and efficient patient flow.

Day Hospitalist

• Shifts:
  
  184 Annual Shifts, 7a-7p
• Schedule Model: 7 on / 7 off, block
• Admissions:
  Rotational and evenly distributed amongst all providers
• No procedures required
• ICU Model:
  Open with critical care support in person 7a-7p, eICU remote support from 7p-7a
• Vent management support by critical care team

Nocturnist

• Shift: 182 Annual Shifts, 9p-7a
• Coverage Model:
  Based on staff availability currently utilizing in-house MD and APPs. Only as last option eHub

Care Model

• Patient Census:
  Average Daily Census 16
• APP Support:
  Yes, only with admissions but hiring APPs to support rounding patients

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Eligible (IM or FM), Certification must be obtained within 5 years of eligibility
• Eligible for licensure and credentialing in Virginia

• Nationally competitive compensation package
• Sign on, Commencement, and Quality bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
• 403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
• Malpractice and Tail coverage
• Paid Licensure Renewals
• $5500 Annual CME Allowance
• Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
• 501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)

Suffolk, Virginia offers a blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, with wide-open spaces, scenic parks, and access to outdoor destinations like the Great Dismal Swamp. Residents enjoy a cost of living that is comparable to or slightly below the national average, along with housing that provides more space for the price. Its location in the Hampton Roads region makes it easy to commute to nearby cities like Norfolk and Virginia Beach while still enjoying a quieter lifestyle.

Suffolk is ideal for those seeking a family-friendly, relaxed environment with growing job opportunities and community amenities.

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.