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Harrisonburg, Virginia

Anesthesiology Physician-Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital (Fulltime)

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$520k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

  • Rotating
  • Provider Specialty
  • Anesthesiology

Overview

Sentara Anesthesiology Specialists, a division of Sentara Health, is seeking a BC/BE Anesthesiologist to join the team in Harrisonburg, Virginia at Sentara RMH Medical Center. Sentara RMH is a 238-bed, non-profit community hospital delivering advanced medical care to a 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.

Opportunity Highlights

  • $520,000 Annual Shift-based Compensation - with lucrative additional earning potential.
  • $75,000 Sign on/Commencement Bonus
  • $15,000 Quality Performance Incentive
  • 1:15 first call with post-call days always off.
  • Hybrid model with 1:3 supervision and own cases
  • Daily Board Runner to manage operations, scheduling, and OB.
  • Daily Float CRNA for anesthesia emergencies, breaks, and lunches.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including 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.

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.

If you are interested and would like to learn more, reach out today! Jarrett Heward, Physician Recruiter @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
  • 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 clinical anesthesia services at Sentara RMH Medical Center, including a hybrid model of supervision and personal case management. The role involves managing daily operations, scheduling, and responding to anesthesia emergencies.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Anesthesiology. The position requires a qualified medical professional capable of working in a high-performing, physician-led multi-specialty group.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical supervisionOperating room managementEmergency responseAnesthesia administrationMedical record documentationTeam leadershipQuality improvementPatient safety

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$520k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $514k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Anesthesiology Physician-Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital (Fulltime) at Sentara Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Anesthesiology — ranked against 754 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Anesthesiologist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs · 13 employers

7
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3
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
CME allowance
29% this job
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
14% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 754 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Harrisonburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,780/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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

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