Hospice and Palliative Medicine Full-Time position in Hampton, Virginia

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Sentara Medical Group
1 month ago
Hampton, VirginiaFull TimeHospice and Palliative MedicineinNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Sentara Medical Group in Hampton, Virginia as a full-time Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician. This inpatient consultant role focuses on advanced symptom management and collaborative patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert inpatient palliative care consultations.
  • Lead complex medical decision-making discussions.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nurse practitioners and social workers.
  • Mentor team members and participate in quality improvement.

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree.
  • Board certified or eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
  • Strong clinical expertise in symptom management.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
  • Full malpractice coverage (occurrence-based).
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Dual retirement plans: 403(b) with match and fully-funded 401(a).
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • Generous CME allowance with paid time off.
  • Family-friendly policies.

Work Schedule

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
  • Light call rotation (1 in 4 weeks) as backup support.
  • No weekend rounds.
  • No night shift details provided.

This position offers excellent work-life balance with no weekend work and light call. Join a well-established program with strong institutional support and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits & Perks

Full malpractice coverage (occurrence-based)
Comprehensive health insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Dual retirement benefits: 403(b) with company matching + fully-funded 401(a) plan
Disability insurance
Life insurance coverage
Generous continuing medical education allowance with paid time off
Family-friendly policies and flexible arrangements
4.0

Burnout Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago