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Sentara Health
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Hospital Medicine Physician Flex/PRN - Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

Hospital MedicineIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$316k-$380k

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Job Description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

  • Rotating
  • Provider Specialty
  • Hospital Medicine

Overview

  • FLEX DAY Rate $160
  • FLEX NIGHT Rate $174

Responsible for providing direct inpatient clinical care and managing medical problems of acutely ill, hospitalized, adult, non-surgical patients. The Hospitalist leads the interdisciplinary team to improve efficiency and facilitate continuum of care for patients from admission through discharge.

This continuum of care includes general adult medicine, internal medicine consults as requested, critical care management and management of patients with comorbidities.

The Hospitalist will carry out assigned duties displaying the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct as well as acting in the best interest of Sentara Medical Group and Sentara Healthcare, supporting our mission, vision and values to optimize the health and well-being of our patients.

Residency and board certification must be in area of specialty. Board eligible physicians will be considered. Certification must be obtained within 4 years of eligibility.

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

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. Sentara Healthcare At-A-Glance:

12 Acute Care Hospitals, Including 7 in Hampton Roads, 1 in Northern Virginia, 2 in the Blue Ridge Region, one in Southwestern 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.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $316,160.00 - $380,016.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, 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. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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 Hospitalist provides direct inpatient clinical care and manages medical problems for acutely ill, adult, non-surgical patients. They lead interdisciplinary teams to facilitate the continuum of care from admission through discharge.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in their area of specialty. The role requires the ability to manage general adult medicine, internal medicine consults, and critical care cases.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary team leadershipPatient managementMedical problem solvingElectronic medical records

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Virginia, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$331k (47 salary observations; 184 listings), vs ~$315k nationally (411 salary observations; 3,409 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$348k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $344k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$316k–$380kHospital Medicine median $343k (middle half $251k–$353k)56 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Virginia vs national$331k median in Virginia$315k nationally (+5%)47 state / 411 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$344k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Virginia62 active1,099 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 78% no call · 30% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k loan repaymentVirginia physician listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 26% offer loan repayment745 active listings, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine hiring demand#18 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 49 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed
New Hospital Medicine listings412 in the last 30 days391 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine pay trend−6.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,097 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Annual CME Allowance

Living in Virginia Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$378k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,098/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.