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Sentara Health
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Otolaryngology Physician

OtolaryngologyNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

  • First (Days)
  • Provider Specialty
  • Otolaryngology

Overview

Find your Future with Sentara!

Sentara ENT Specialists is seeking a BC/BE Otolaryngologist to join our team at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA. Candidates should have an interest in practicing general otolaryngology in a community-based setting.

Sentara RMH Medical Center is a 238-bed, not-for-profit community hospital located in the beautiful and historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. For over 100 years SRMH has been delivering advanced medical care to its seven-county service area with a population close to 225,000.

Sentara Health is an award-winning, nationally recognized, innovative nonprofit healthcare system. Our physician-led organization is a top-tier, high-performing multi-specialty group that brings together over 2,000 providers to deliver quality and compassionate care to our communities.

About the Opportunity

  • Employed position with Sentara Medical Group, a division of Sentara Health.
  • Diagnose and treat full spectrum general ENT conditions, pediatrics to adult.
  • Call Schedule: 1:5
  • Strong referral base, and physician marketing support to ramp up quickly.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Annual Base Salary + wRVU Productivity Compensation + Quality Performance Incentive.
  • Generous Sign-on/Commencement bonus
  • Annual CME allowance
  • Ample paid annual leave for an excellent work/life balance

Comprehensive Benefits Package with medical, dental, vision, short term/long term disability, and retirement plans with matching contributions.

  • PSLF Eligible, non-profit.
  • Fully integrated EHR – Epic.

Discover the charm of Harrisonburg, Virginia – a city that blends small-town charm with vibrant city life. Nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg is a place where history, nature, and community come together to create an exceptional living experience.

Surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, Harrisonburg offers stunning vistas and outdoor adventures year-round. Enjoy hiking, biking and exploring the famous Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest, just a short drive away.

Harrisonburg is known for its welcoming and diverse community. With a population that values inclusivity and collaboration, you’ll find a sense of belonging in Harrisonburg. The city hosts numerous cultural events, farmers markets, and festivals that celebrate its rich heritage and vibrant arts scene. Harrisonburg’s culinary scene is a delightful mix of local flavors and international cuisine. Savor farm-to-table dining experiences, craft breweries, and unique eateries that cater to all tastes and preferences.

Home to James Madison University, Harrisonburg is a city of learning and innovation. The university brings a youthful energy to the town and offers top-tier education, sporting events, and cultural activities. Families will also appreciate the excellent public and private schools available, making Harrisonburg a great place to raise a family.

Are you ready to find your career with Sentara? Reach out to Marsha Hurt, Physician Recruiter at mxheadri@sentara.com to learn more!.

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
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will diagnose and treat a full spectrum of general ENT conditions for both pediatric and adult patients. They will participate in a call schedule and work within a community-based hospital setting.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology. An interest in practicing general otolaryngology in a community-based setting is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatmentPediatric careAdult carePatient careClinical practiceCommunication

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

What does the Physician market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in otolaryngologyranked against 150 Otolaryngology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $479k (middle half $425k–$554k)75 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Virginia743 active22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusVirginia physician listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 26% offer loan repayment743 active listings, Nov 2026
Otolaryngology hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 76 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 37 postings, 29 closed
New Otolaryngology listings47 in the last 30 days51 the 30 days before (−8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (150 Otolaryngology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Virginia figures use all physicians: too few Virginia Otolaryngology postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Otolaryngology Physician at Sentara Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Otolaryngology — ranked against 150 active Otolaryngology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Otolaryngology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 150 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

Annual Base Salary + wRVU Productivity Compensation + Quality Performance Incentive
Generous Sign-on/Commencement bonus
Annual CME allowance
Ample paid annual leave
Comprehensive Benefits Package with medical, dental, vision, short term/long term disability, and retirement plans with matching contributions
PSLF Eligible, non-profit
Fully integrated EHR – Epic
100% malpractice and tail coverage

Living in Harrisonburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,720/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.9
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 · Harrisonburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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