SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER - EM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Listed compensation
$238-$278/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Take the next step in your emergency medicine leadership career with TeamHealth at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a high-performing emergency department while maintaining an active clinical practice and partnering with hospital leadership to drive quality, growth, and operational excellence.
Position Overview
- Facility medical director for TeamHealth's EM program at Sentara Woodbridge and Sentara Lake Ridge
- Blend clinical practice with leadership responsibilities
- Lead a team of physicians and advanced practice clinicians
- Partner with TeamHealth and Sentara leadership to achieve clinical and operational goals
- Champion physician engagement, patient satisfaction, quality, and patient safety initiatives
- Serve as the primary liaison between TeamHealth and hospital administration
- Dedicated administrative time provided in addition to clinical
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the emergency medicine program
- Recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain high-quality clinicians
- Develop and manage clinician schedules and staffing plans
- Monitor and improve quality, patient safety, and performance metrics
- Lead departmental meetings and participate in medical staff and hospital committees
- Collaborate with nursing, operational, and hospital leadership teams
- Support physician engagement and foster a positive team culture
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
- Address operational challenges and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Serve as the primary physician representative for TeamHealth within the facility
- Maintain an active clinical practice in the ED
Qualifications and Requirements
- Board-certified in emergency medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Active Virginia medical license or eligibility for Virginia licensure
- Prior leadership or administrative experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence physician teams
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care
- Experience collaborating with hospital administration and multidisciplinary teams
Competitive compensation, with an estimated base salary range of $238 to $278 hourly with the opportunity to earn incentives, a monthly stipend, and benefits.
Ready to advance your leadership and clinical skillset alongside TeamHealth in Northern Virginia? Apply today to learn more.
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City Caption
Woodbridge, Virginia
City Description
Located in Prince William County, Virginia, 20 miles south of Washington, D.C., Woodbridge is bounded by the Occoquan and Potomac rivers and offers a variety of amenities for residents and visitors, including the Potomac Mills shopping mall and the Potomac Festival Shopping Centers.
Woodbridge is served by the Prince William County Public Schools, and the Woodbridge campus of Northern Virginia Community College borders the district.
Transportation includes access to Interstate 95, two VRE commuter train stations, bus service, and a local "slug" system, offering residents a variety of transit options.
The area offers a wide range of recreational opportunities as well, including the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Veteran's Park, Leesylvania State Park, and Rippon Lodge, the oldest house in Prince William County.
Facility Caption
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Facility Description
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is a 183-bed, not-for-profit hospital in Prince William County, Virginia. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center combines the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital.
The facility offers high quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center offers a wide range of medical specialties, a highly qualified medical and clinical staff and state-of-the-art technology.
Comprehensive services include primary care, emergency care, advanced imaging, cancer, diabetes, heart and vascular, orthopedics, urology, weight loss surgery and women's services.
Job Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical director administrative stipend
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- CME benefits and professional development opportunities
- Leadership training and mentorship programs
- Access to TeamHealth's extensive network of physician leaders
- Dedicated operational and administrative support
- Career advancement opportunities within a national physician-led organization
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified in emergency medicine (ABEM or AOBEM) and hold an active Virginia medical license. Prior leadership or administrative experience is preferred, along with strong communication and team-building skills.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 38 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 92% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$537k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $531k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.4 / 10 · above average in emergency medicine | ranked against 1,071 Emergency Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $495k–$578k | Emergency Medicine median $300k (middle half $264k–$335k)328 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$531k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in Virginia | 29 active | 1,077 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 92% no call · 74% no weekends38 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Virginia Physician listings: 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $55k) · 26% offer loan repayment742 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine hiring demand | #1 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 63 days · 55% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 471 in the last 30 days | 466 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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