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Suffolk, Virginia

Orthopedic Surgeon, Sentara Obici Hospital

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Orthopedic Surgery Overview: Orthopedic Surgeon | Build a Comprehensive Elective Orthopedic Program Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, Virginia Sentara Health, an award-winning, nationally recognized nonprofit integrated healthcare system, is seeking an orthopedic surgeon to help build and grow a comprehensive elective orthopedic program at Sentara Obici Hospital in beautiful Suffolk, Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, growth-minded surgeon to shape a high-quality orthopedic service line with strong community need, advanced practice support, and the resources of a leading healthcare organization. Orthopedic surgeons of all subspecialty backgrounds are encouraged to apply but fellowship training in adult reconstruction or sports medicine is preferred. Will have support for fracture cases. Offices are located on the campus of Sentara Obici Hospital, a well-equipped 176-bed community hospital, as well as at Sentara BelleHarbour, an ambulatory surgery center with two operating rooms and an expanded emergency department. Opportunity Highlights High-volume, employed practice model Advanced practice provider support Beautiful office located on a modern hospital campus Experienced office and clinical staff Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary guarantee Sign-on and commencement bonuses Exceptional benefits, including retirement package with matching contribution Malpractice and tail coverage $7,500 annual CME allowance 46 days annual PTO 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Discover life in Suffolk, Virginia. Located in the heart of Hampton Roads, Suffolk combines historic charm, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community atmosphere with easy access to Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. Residents enjoy waterfront activities, parks and trails, chef-owned restaurants, boutique shopping, community festivals, golf, and the natural beauty of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Drummond. It is an ideal place to build a rewarding practice while enjoying a relaxed coastal Virginia lifestyle. Explore Suffolk: VisitSuffolkVA.com | Virginia.org/Suffolk For more information, please contact: Kay Miller | kmmille1@sentara.com | 804-543-3473. 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
  • 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

Build and grow a comprehensive elective orthopedic program at Sentara Obici Hospital. Provide high-quality orthopedic surgical services and collaborate with advanced practice support staff.

Requirements

Must be an orthopedic surgeon; fellowship training in adult reconstruction or sports medicine is preferred. Ability to work in a collaborative, growth-minded environment within a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Fracture ManagementElective Orthopedic ProgrammingPatient CareClinical Leadership

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician 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).

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Salary Distribution10 jobs · 6 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
20% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 359 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Suffolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$334k
Typical market rent
$2,049/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with Employer Match
46 days PTO
$7,500 CME Allowance
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Sign-on and Commencement Bonuses