Anesthesiology Physician- Sentara Leigh Hospital-ASC
Listed compensation
$388k-$624k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
- Multiple shifts available
- Provider Specialty
- Anesthesiology
Overview
Sentara Anesthesiology Specialists, a division of Sentara Medical Group, is recruiting a FT Anesthesiologist to join the team at Sentara Leigh Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Center in the Beautiful Virginia Beach area!
The Sentara Leigh Hospital ASC provides state-of-the-art outpatient surgery for a wide variety of specialties including:
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Pediatric Surgery
- General Surgery
- Gynecology
- Orthopedics
- Plastic Surgery
- Podiatry
Urology
Sentara Leigh Hospital is recognized as an accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won’t heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.
Sentara Anesthesiology Specialists are a premier group of highly trained anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) that serve more than 15,000 patients per year at area hospitals in Hampton Roads. All of our physicians are board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Our CRNAs are certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
We are one of the first systems in the Hampton Roads area to use objective quality measurements to ensure patient satisfaction is being met. These measurements reflect clinical performance outcomes, safety and efficiency. Our goal is to promote quality care based upon recognized industry best practices with measured outcomes.
Position Highlights
- Competitive Shift Based Salary
- Day After Call Off and No Second Call
Benefits Highlights
Sign-On and Commencement Bonuses
- 10 Weeks Built-In Time Off Annually
- Exceptional Benefits including Retirement Package with Matching Contribution
- Malpractice and Tail coverage
- $7,500 Annual CME allowance
- 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization, qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Live Where Others Vacation! Wonderful Coastal living--Consistently ranked among the top places to live in the US
The area offers an affordable and spectacular lifestyle which blends culture with water-front living. Come to this beautiful city and coastal community rich in history, culture, and recreation; dedicated to quality education and work-life balance. There is access to exceptional public and private schools, colleges, and universities and endless all-season recreation. Four mild and distinctive seasons with moderate temperatures make year-round outdoor living possible. Music and theater venues abound. Easy drive or train ride to Washington DC, Richmond or the Research Triangle of NC.
Please contact Kay Miller, Senior Physician Recruiter at kmmille1@sentara.com to learn more about this fabulous opportunity!
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $388,024.00 - $623,916.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.
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
Provide high-quality anesthesia services for a wide variety of outpatient surgical specialties at the Sentara Leigh Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Center. Ensure patient safety and satisfaction by adhering to industry best practices and objective quality measurements.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified anesthesiologists by the American Board of Anesthesiology. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment with CRNAs.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 75% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$506k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $500k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $388k–$624k | Anesthesiology median $500k (middle half $430k–$534k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$500k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in Virginia | 54 active | 790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 75% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Virginia Physician listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $55k) · 26% offer loan repayment737 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology hiring demand | #15 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 290 in the last 30 days | 275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | −2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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