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Norfolk, Virginia

Pain Management Interventionalist Physician

Pain MedicineNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

  • First (Days)
  • Provider Specialty
  • Pain Management

Overview

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Interventional Pain Management Physician.
  • In this role you will diagnose and treat chronic pain conditions, performing invasive procedures such as epidural injections, nerve blocks, and spinal cord stimulators.
  • Hours- Monday- Friday 8am-5pm
  • No call
  • The Many Benefits of Working for Sentara Medical Group

Provides an option to primary care and specialty physicians interested in an alternative to private or independent practice.

Seeks to increase personal satisfaction, improve the quality of work-life and create favorable financial conditions for physician members in a family-friendly environment.

Encourages professional growth and community involvement with opportunities in clinical research, leadership and governance.

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  • Core Benefits with Sentara Medical Group
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous CME allowance
  • Paid malpractice
  • Health insurance plans
  • 403B plan with matching benefits

Sentara Medical Group is working to raise the standard for healthcare by providing quality care throughout, Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina

Sentara Medical Group (SMG) is a division of Sentara Healthcare, one of the most progressive and integrated healthcare organizations in the nation. Created in 1995 to optimize patient access by expanding Sentara's geographical reach, SMG averages over 1.5 million patient encounters per year.

Comprised of over 1,500 Physicians &, Advanced Practice Providers, SMG has its own board of directors and other self-governing capabilities. Sentara gives SMG providers many benefits, including reduced individual risks, money-saving efficiencies, and the support and resources of a nationally recognized healthcare organization. The most important benefit, however, is Sentara's reputation as the gold standard for quality healthcare.

In addition to family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, the group includes specialists in cardiology, surgery, surgical oncology, vascular services, neurology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, anesthesiology, hospital medicine, sleep medicine and more. Specialty groups at Sentara Medical Group.

Sentara Medical Group also continues to evaluate and invest in cutting-edge technology and the incorporation of the latest advancements in patient care. The Sentara app was launched in 2019, complementing Sentara MyChart®, an online tool that provides patients with secure access to their physician and electronic medical record.

12 Acute Care Hospitals, Including 7 in Hampton Roads, 1 in Northern Virginia, 2 in the Blue Ridge Region, one in South Western Virginia and one in Northeastern North Carolina.

  • Advanced Imaging Centers, Nursing and Assisted-Living Centers, Outpatient Campuses.
  • Home Care and Hospice in, Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.
  • Optima Health Plan.
  • Sentara College of Health Sciences.
  • Not-for-profit mission.

National Recognitions

Top CMS Ratings: Eight Sentara hospitals earned 4- or 5-star ratings in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, exceeding the national 3-star average.

  • DNV Accreditation: All Sentara hospitals meet rigorous standards for quality and clinical best practices.
  • Forbes Recognition: Named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2024).

LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality: All hospitals received High Performer designation from the Human Rights Campaign (2024).

Leapfrog Safety Grades: 11 hospitals earned “A” or “B” grades for Fall 2024, recognizing exceptional patient safety.

Magnet Recognition®: 10 Sentara hospitals have earned Magnet Recognition Program® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

  • Newsweek Recognition: Five hospitals ranked in Best-In-State Hospitals 2025.
  • Veteran Support: Proud V3-certified employer since 2013, committed to recruiting and retaining military veterans..
  • 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 chronic pain conditions by performing invasive procedures such as epidural injections, nerve blocks, and spinal cord stimulators. They will work within the Sentara Medical Group to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical setting.

Requirements

The role requires a qualified physician specializing in pain management. Candidates must be capable of performing specialized interventional pain procedures.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interventional proceduresChronic pain diagnosis

Pain Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Pain Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Pain Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pain Management Interventionalist Physician at Sentara Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Pain Medicine healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
CME allowance
45% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
25%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Norfolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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.

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

Competitive compensation
Generous CME allowance
Paid malpractice
Health insurance plans
403B plan with matching
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave