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Norfolk, Virginia

Anesthesiology Physician-Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

  • Rotating
  • Provider Specialty
  • Anesthesiology

Overview

Sentara Anesthesiology Specialists, a division of Sentara Medical Group, is seeking a Full-Time Anesthesiologist to join the team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a 525-bed tertiary care facility. As the region’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit, SNGH also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

The hospital offers a broad range of surgical services, including general, pediatric, gynecologic, orthopedic, plastic, podiatry, urology, and ENT procedures. SNGH is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and an accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, with specialties in neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, and women’s services, including a state-of-the-art NICU.

Sentara Anesthesiology Specialists is a highly respected team of anesthesiologists and CRNAs providing care to more than 15,000 patients annually across Hampton Roads, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and clinical excellence.

Position Highlights

  • Competitive, shift-based compensation
  • Day after call off; no second call

Benefits

Sign-on and Commencement Bonuses

  • 10 weeks of built-in time off
  • Comprehensive benefits, including retirement with matching contributions
  • Malpractice coverage with tail
  • $7,500 annual CME allowance
  • Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (501(c)(3))
  • Live Where Others Vacation

Enjoy coastal living in Norfolk, Virginia, offering a vibrant mix of culture, history, and waterfront lifestyle. The area features excellent schools, higher education institutions, and year-round recreation. With mild seasons and convenient access to Washington, DC, Richmond, and the Research Triangle, this location supports both professional and personal fulfillment.

Please contact Jarrett Heward, Senior Physician Recruiter at jxheward@sentara.com to learn more about this fabulous opportunity!.

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
  • Annual CME Allowance
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
  • 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

Provide comprehensive anesthesia services for a wide range of surgical procedures at a Level I Adult Trauma Center. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of anesthesiologists and CRNAs to ensure high-quality patient care and safety.

Requirements

Must be a qualified Anesthesiologist capable of working in a high-acuity tertiary care environment. Experience in trauma and teaching hospital settings is highly relevant to the role.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma careSurgical supportSafety protocolsQuality assuranceCritical care

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 75% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedAnesthesiology median $500k (middle half $430k–$500k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Virginia54 active790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 75% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentVirginia Physician listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $55k) · 26% offer loan repayment737 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−2.8% 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

22 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 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

Sign-on and commencement bonuses
10 weeks of built-in time off
Comprehensive benefits
Retirement with matching contributions
Malpractice coverage with tail
$7,500 annual CME allowance
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Living in Norfolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,749/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.