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Riverside Health System
Newport News, Virginia

Academic Hospitalist - Riverside Regional Medical Center- Newport News, Virginia

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$185-$200/hr

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Job Description

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love.

Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Job Description

  • Hiring Range: $185.00 – $200.00 per hour
  • Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance

Riverside Medical Group is currently seeking a Full-Time Academic Hospitalist to join our team at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia.

You will serve as a foundational element of Graduate Medical Education (GME) on the teaching service and provide care to hospitalized patients on inpatient units while supervising the training and education of house staff and medical students.

Ideally, the Academic Hospitalist would be able to help residents perform bedside procedures such as central lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar punctures, and possible intubation.

The Academic Hospitalist will also attend code blues, rapid responses, and brain attacks/code strokes with the resident team.

Serve as a role model for future generations of physicians by demonstrating compassion, commitment to excellence in teaching and patient care, professionalism, and a dedication to lifelong learning.

Work and teach in an interdisciplinary, Interprofessional team-based model that will include Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Transitional Year residents, medical students, and possibly APPs.

Demonstrate a strong interest in educating residents to become practice-ready, while providing appropriate levels of supervision to promote patient safety when responding to the needs of patients, residents, community, and the institution.

Advance residents' knowledge and practice with a scholarly approach to evidence-based patient care through case studies and quality improvement.

Create an effective learning environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME Competency domains by fulfilling supervisory and teaching responsibilities through timely completion of resident evaluations and real-time feedback.

What You Will Do

· Serve as a role model for future generations of physicians by demonstrating compassion, commitment to excellence in teaching and patient care, professionalism, and a dedication to lifelong learning.

· Demonstrate a strong interest in educating residents to become practice-ready, while providing appropriate levels of supervision to promote patient safety when responding to the need of patients, residents, community, and the institution.

· Participate in recruitment, interviewing and selecting potential residency candidates for the Internal Medicine Residency Program

· Advance residents' knowledge and practice with scholarly approach to evidence-based patient care through case studies and quality improvement.

· Create an effective learning environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME Competency domains by fulfilling supervisory and teaching responsibilities through timely completion of resident evaluations and real-time feedback.

· Participates in the Clinical Competency Committee, annual program review as Chair or member of the Program Evaluation Committee, implementation and analysis of the outcome of action plans developed by the Program Evaluation Committee and significant participation in recruitment and selection, including efforts related to the program's commitment to diversity. Pursues faculty development designed to enhance skills at least annually.

· Advising, mentoring, and coaching residents (co-creating, implementing, and monitoring individualized learning plans)

· Designing and overseeing remediation plans

· Supporting/Overseeing residents in the development/assessment of quality improvement/patient safety projects

· Supporting/overseeing residents in the conduct of their scholarly work, including the dissemination of such work through presentations, ppsters/abstracts, and peer-reviewed publications

· Significant participation in educational activities (didactics, lab, or simulation)

· Overseeing faculty development for the program's faculty members

Qualifications

Education

· Doctoral Degree MD/DO, Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine (Required)

Experience

· Successful completion of residency or demonstrated experience in medical specialty (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

· Physician License (MD) - Virginia Board of Medicine Upon Hire (Required)

· Valid DEA pf-controlled substances registration (Required)

Highlights

  • Full Time Opportunities
  • Competitive base pay with incentive bonuses
  • Value Based Performance Incentive
  • Loan Repayment Eligible (Riverside Health is a 501(c)3 non-profit)
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits and Retirement Package
  • Physician Time Off
  • Malpractice Coverage

CME Allowance

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

  • What Sets You Apart
  • Commitment to safety and quality
  • Passion for patient care and community health
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to evidence-based medicine and learning
  • Collaborative, team approach

Must Be on Every Job

  • Who We Are: Our Provider Compact
  • Our Mission: To care for others as we would care for those we love – to enhance their wellbeing and improve their health.
  • Our Guiding Principles: Patients First | Pursue Excellence | Stronger Together

Our Compact

  • We are resolute in our commitment to safety and quality.
  • We listen with empathy and communicate constructively.
  • We collaborate with a spirit of collegiality and mutual respect.
  • We are educators, mentors, and lifelong learners.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we care for others as we care for those we love. Our culture is built on clinical excellence, joy in practice, and meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Riverside is a trusted community partner, known for its commitment to excellence in healthcare. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

  • Learn More
  • Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we are the perfect place to grow your career:

Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -https://www.riversideonline.com/provider-recruitment/riverside-medical-group#

Live Where Others Vacation

Enjoy life in coastal Virginia, where charming communities, rich history, and scenic beauty meet. Whether it is waterfront living, cultural attractions, or top-rated schools, you will find your perfect balance here.

Community Overview: https://riversidehealthsystem.box.com/s/7qefgcgyfsvwzlnjmz546cufdd8dn6m0

What Brings People to Virginia?

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Benefit Overview

Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics

Riverside Health System is known for exceptional care—not just for our patients, but for our team members too. We are committed to supporting your well-being with innovative, holistic benefits designed to keep you engaged, fulfilled, and thriving.

  • Well-being & Support Programs
  • Safe Haven – A confidential resource for emotional support and guidance
  • VITAL WorkLife – A comprehensive support system to help address burnout, career fatigue, and mental health challenges.
  • Behavioral health and counseling
  • Clinician Peer Coaching Program
  • Legal and financial consultations
  • VITAL WorkLife mobile app
  • Worklife Concierge services
  • 24/7 phone support

Peer Coaching Resources

Riverside providers become the leaders of tomorrow. An unshakable commitment to clinical excellence is central to our culture and is made evident in our systems and technology, our emphasis on joy in the workplace, our focus on philanthropy and all we do for the communities we serve. You will be set up for success as you tap into decades of diverse expertise in evidence-based care and helpful employees.

Key Responsibilities

The Academic Hospitalist will provide direct inpatient care while supervising and educating medical residents and students. They will also participate in program administration, including recruitment, mentorship, and the development of scholarly projects.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Hospital MedicineClinical SupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationCode Blue ResponsePhysician LeadershipSimulation Training

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Virginia, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$403k (15 salary observations; 48 listings), vs ~$308k nationally (166 salary observations; 926 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% 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 ~$400k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $396k 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

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
25% this job
Sign-on bonus
10% this job
Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Hospital Medicine listings

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Living in Newport News

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,605/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 Riverside Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Newport News, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base pay with incentive bonuses
Value Based Performance Incentive
Loan Repayment Eligible (501(c)3 non-profit)
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Retirement Package
Physician Time Off
Malpractice Coverage
CME Allowance