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Palmyra, Virginia

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider – Family Medicine – Palmyra

Nurse Practitioner 8.8 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

City/State Palmyra, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Primary Care Overview: Sentara Medical Group has a full-time opening for an APP (NP or PA) to join Sentara Palmyra Medical Associates in Charlottesville, VA.

Join a collaborative, patient-centered Family Medicine practice where your voice matters and your work truly makes a difference. Become part of a close-knit, team-oriented environment that values open communication, mutual respect, and continuous growth.

In this full-time outpatient role, you’ll care for a diverse patient population across all ages while working alongside experienced physicians and supportive staff who are committed to delivering high-quality, community-focused care.

Position Highlights: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 40 hours a week (36 patient contact hours, 4 hours of admin) 14-16 patients/day Collaborative practice with 3 physicians, 1 nurse practitioner, and 10 support staff A dedicated mentor assigned, who provides ongoing guidance and practical support, ensuring a smooth and successful transition into practice Minimal Call schedule – every 8-12 weeks – 24-7 nurse triage team used first Benefit Highlights: Comprehensive Benefits & Retirement Package Up to $14,400 Annual QPI Bonus $3,000 Annual CME Allowance $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program Malpractice and Tail coverage Fully integrated EHR (Epic) & Team utilizes DAX Copilot AI for patient transcription sentara.com Minimum Requirements: Active NP or PA Master's Degree required Experience preferred but open to exceptional new grad Life in Charlottesville, VA provides everything you could want in a big city but in a small town, nestled in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Recently voted the top college in the state, The University of Virginia is among the nation’s top universities. You can expect to see many musical talents and sporting events come through our University of Virginia’s John Paul Jones Arena as well as visit architectural masterpieces like Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

Route 151, or "The 151" as the locals call it, provides a custom beverage touring experience with various breweries and wineries all close to one another with a stunning view of the mountains.

Whether your interests lie in hiking, shopping, historical sites, or wining and dining, Charlottesville and its four beautiful and distinct seasons provide limitless options. At Sentara, we’re more than a health system, we’re a community of caregivers dedicated to transforming lives.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment, please contact Lisa Satoski, Physician Recruiter Specialist at lasatosk@sentara.com to learn more!.

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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, community-focused primary care to a diverse patient population of all ages in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with physicians and support staff to manage 14-16 patients per day while utilizing AI transcription tools.

Requirements

Must be an active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a required Master's degree. While experience is preferred, the position is open to exceptional new graduates.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient CareOutpatient CareEpic EHR

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 60% 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)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Sentara Health ranks #11 of 22 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider – Family Medicine – Palmyra at Sentara Health a 8.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,625 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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Salary Distribution43 jobs · 37 employers

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<$135k
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$135k-150k
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$150k-165k
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$165k-180k
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$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
21% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.8
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Palmyra

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$351k
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.1
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Charlottesville, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sentara Health

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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