Anesthesiology Physician- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
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Job Description
City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
- Rotating
- Provider Specialty
- Anesthesiology
Overview
Sentara Anesthesiology Specialists, a division of Sentara Medical Group, is seeking a Full-Time Anesthesiologist to join the team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a 525-bed tertiary care facility. As the region’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit, SNGH also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
The hospital offers a broad range of surgical services, including general, pediatric, gynecologic, orthopedic, plastic, podiatry, urology, and ENT procedures. SNGH is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and an accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, with specialties in neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, and women’s services, including a state-of-the-art NICU.
Sentara Anesthesiology Specialists is a highly respected team of anesthesiologists and CRNAs providing care to more than 15,000 patients annually across Hampton Roads, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and clinical excellence.
Position Highlights
- Competitive, shift-based compensation
- Day after call off; no second call
Benefits
- Sign-on and commencement bonuses
- 10 weeks of built-in time off
- Comprehensive benefits, including retirement with matching contributions
- Malpractice coverage with tail
- $7,500 annual CME allowance
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (501(c)(3))
Live Where Others Vacation
Enjoy coastal living in Norfolk, Virginia, offering a vibrant mix of culture, history, and waterfront lifestyle. The area features excellent schools, higher education institutions, and year-round recreation. With mild seasons and convenient access to Washington, DC, Richmond, and the Research Triangle, this location supports both professional and personal fulfillment.
Please contact Jarrett Heward, Senior Physician Recruiter at jxheward@sentara.com to learn more about this fabulous opportunity!.
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 anesthesiologist will provide comprehensive anesthesia services at a Level I Adult Trauma Center and teaching hospital. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, safe patient care across a broad range of surgical specialties.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified anesthesiologist capable of working in a high-acuity tertiary care environment. Experience or interest in trauma, teaching, and collaborative clinical practice is expected for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Anesthesiology Physician- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital at Sentara Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Anesthesiology — ranked against 778 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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