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Charlottesville, Virginia

Anesthesiology Physician, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Full time

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$489k

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Job Description

City/State Charlottesville, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Anesthesiology Overview: Sentara Anesthesiology Specialists is seeking a full-time BC/BE Anesthesiologist to join our collegial and highly respected team at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, a 176-bed award-winning hospital located in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a physician-led, patient-centered environment that offers a strong work-life balance, competitive compensation, and the support of one of the nation's leading integrated healthcare systems.

Position Highlights Care Team Model Diverse case mix with no trauma, burns, or transplants. Call schedule of 1:14 with a post-call day off.

Shift-based compensation model with expected annual compensation of $489,000+ and opportunities for additional earnings. Quality Bonus: $15,000 annually. Generous sign-on/commencement bonus. 10 weeks of paid time off. Annual CME allowance of $7,500.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage. Two retirement plans with employer contributions. Up to four weeks of paid parental leave. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible through Sentara's not-for-profit status. Candidate

Requirements

MD or DO degree. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology. Eligible for an unrestricted Virginia medical license. Strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Why Charlottesville?

Charlottesville offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and exceptional quality of life. Home to a vibrant academic and cultural community, anchored by the University of Virginia. Known for its historic charm, award-winning restaurants, wineries, breweries, and thriving arts scene.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation. Features outstanding public and private schools, making it an ideal place to raise a family.

Conveniently located approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., and 70 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia. Enjoy four distinct seasons, scenic beauty, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Join Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and become part of a nationally recognized healthcare organization dedicated to improving health every day while supporting physician success and well-being. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this position and answer any questions you may have.

To learn more about joining Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, please email me at jxheward@sentara.com.

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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality anesthesiology services within a physician-led care team model at a 176-bed hospital. Manage a diverse case mix while participating in a 1:14 call schedule.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology. Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Virginia medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical CollaborationMedical CommunicationCase ManagementPatient Safety

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 78% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$489k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $484k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$489kAnesthesiology median $500k (middle half $430k–$500k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$484k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Virginia54 active790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 78% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · $10k loan repaymentVirginia Physician listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $55k) · 26% offer loan repayment737 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.6
Better work-life than 40% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Quality Bonus: $15,000 annually
Sign-on/commencement bonus
10 weeks paid time off
Annual CME allowance of $7,500
Medical, dental, vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Two retirement plans with employer contributions

Living in Charlottesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$466k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,029/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.1
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlottesville, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.