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Sentara Health
Woodbridge, Virginia

Physician - SMG Gastroenterology- Woodbridge

GastroenterologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$580k-$663k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 37m ago · Verified live

Job Description

City/State

Woodbridge, VA

Work Shift

  • First (Days)
  • Provider Specialty
  • Gastroenterology

Overview

Sentara Medical Group is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our growing, highly collaborative team with Sentara Medical Group, located in beautiful Woodbridge, VA.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a collegial, motivated physician who values high-quality patient care, strong team relationships, and work-life balance. You’ll practice in a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital designed to support clinical excellence and professional growth—while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of a vibrant coastal community. Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.

Why Join Sentara Medical Group?

  • Be part of a specialized, patient-centered gastroenterology team
  • Practice in a modern facility with advanced technology and resources
  • Enjoy a supportive, physician-led culture where your expertise is truly valued
  • Balance a rewarding clinical practice with a fulfilling personal life

Position Highlights

  • Full-time position with a balanced mix of elective endoscopy and inpatient consultative services
  • Average of 14 procedures daily
  • Strong hospital and administrative support
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on high-quality outcomes
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Generous sign-on/commencement and retention bonuses
  • Annual CME allowance
  • Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Retirement plans with employer matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off to support work-life balance
  • Fully integrated Epic EHR
  • PSLF-eligible, non-profit health system
  • Community Highlights – Woodbridge, VA

Life in Woodbridge offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and city convenience and was just votes the fastest growing suburb in the US. Located just outside Washington, D. C., Woodbridge features diverse neighborhoods, great shopping and dining, and easy access to outdoor escapes like parks along the Potomac River. With a welcoming community feel and plenty of everyday amenities, it’s an ideal place for professionals and families who want space to live—without losing connection to the energy of the nation’s capital.

If you are passionate about Gastroenterology and ready to practice in a collaborative, high-quality setting — we’d love to connect. Please reach out to Lauren Rich, Provider/APP Recruiter Specialist, Lxrich@sentara.com.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $579,508.80 - $662,542.40 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
  • 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 provide gastroenterology services, including a mix of elective endoscopy and inpatient consultative care. They will work within a collaborative, patient-centered team to deliver high-quality clinical outcomes in a modern facility.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified physician specializing in gastroenterology. The role requires a commitment to high-quality patient care and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient-centered careMedical diagnosisTreatment planningCollaborative teamworkPhysician leadership

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$621k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $614k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Woodbridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$456k
Typical market rent
$2,188/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
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 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Sign-On Bonus
Retention Bonus
CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance
Tail Coverage
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance