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Charlottesville, Virginia

Anesthesiology Physician, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Full time

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$489k

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

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.

  • ability 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 Dis
  • ability, 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, 88% have no call, 65% 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).

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Annual compensation range

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

2.6/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Charlottesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$468k
Typical market rent
$1,959/mo
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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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