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Norfolk, Virginia

Anesthesiology Physician-Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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
  • 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

In Virginia, the Anesthesiology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$499k (13 salary observations; 29 listings), vs ~$517k nationally (136 salary observations; 360 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 63% 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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Norfolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,757/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 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