SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
Listed compensation
$238-$278/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Are you a dedicated emergency medicine physician looking for a flexible, rewarding position with a leading healthcare system? Sentara Health invites you to bring your expertise and compassion to our part-time EM opportunity in Woodbridge, Virginia, serving a vibrant and fast-growing community just outside Washington, D.C..
At Sentara, we're committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
You'll work alongside a supportive team of physicians and advanced practice clinicians who share your commitment to quality and teamwork.
- Opportunity Overview
- Work at two dynamic locations
- Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center: 183-bed hospital and Level III Trauma Center, with an annual ED volume of ~55,000 visits
- Lake Ridge Freestanding Emergency Department: modern facility providing 24/7 emergency care
Qualifications
- Board certified/board eligible in emergency medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
Competitive Compensation, with an estimated base salary range of $238 - $278 hourly with the opportunity to earn incentives.
California Applicant Privacy Act
teamhealth.com
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. Woodbridge 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 quiet, private rooms and 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
- Independent contractor status
- Overlapping physician coverage for support and collaboration
- Professional liability insurance provided
- Practice with the stability of a respected industry leader
- Access to professional development, CME, and educational resources via TeamHealth Institute
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered emergency medical care at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and the Lake Ridge Freestanding Emergency Department. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and advanced practice clinicians to ensure safety and clinical excellence.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN at Team Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Emergency Medicine — ranked against 1,046 active Emergency Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 39 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 92% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 22.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine | ranked against 1,046 Emergency Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $495k–$578k | Emergency Medicine median $275k (middle half $250k–$499k)17 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 | 28 active | 1,052 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 92% no call · 54% no weekends39 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia physician listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 26% offer loan repayment745 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine hiring demand | #1 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 63 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 483 in the last 30 days | 444 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine pay trend | +22.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top contract/1099 Emergency Medicine Jobs
31 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
29 jobs · 13 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
28 jobs · 13 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist
Radiology Partners · Chicago, IL, United States
SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIANContract
Team Health · Woodbridge, Virginia
Emergency Medicine Physician
$250k-$500kEmergency Medicine Physician | $460K + $75K Sign-On | Charleston, Illinois
$460K