Orthopedic Surgery Physician, PRN, Sentara Obici Hospital
Listed compensation
$715k-$904k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
City/State
Suffolk, VA
Work Shift
- Rotating
- Provider Specialty
- Orthopedic Surgery
Overview
Sentara, a nationally recognized nonprofit integrated healthcare system, is recruiting an Orthopedic Surgeon for PRN shifts at Sentara Obici Hospital in beautiful Suffolk, Virginia.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service line in a high-need community while practicing with the stability, resources, and collaborative support of one of the region’s most trusted healthcare organizations. Fellowship training or experience in Sports Medicine or arthroplasty is preferred.
Offices are located on the campus of Sentara Obici Hospital, a well-equipped 176-bed community hospital, as well as at Sentara BelleHarbour, an ambulatory surgery center with two operating rooms and an expanded emergency department.
Opportunity Highlights
Join an orthopedic program with the support and resources of a nationally recognized, integrated healthcare system.
Step into a high-community-need market with strong patient demand and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
Practice in a collaborative, employed model with advanced practice provider support, experienced clinical staff, and a well-established orthopedic trauma team.
Enjoy access to modern facilities, including offices on the Sentara Obici Hospital campus and Sentara BelleHarbour’s ambulatory surgery center
Discover life in Suffolk, Virginia. Located in the heart of Hampton Roads, Suffolk combines historic charm, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community atmosphere with easy access to Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach.
Residents enjoy waterfront activities, parks and trails, chef-owned restaurants, boutique shopping, community festivals, golf, and the natural beauty of a National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Drummond. It is an ideal place to build a rewarding practice while enjoying a relaxed coastal Virginia lifestyle.
Explore Suffolk: VisitSuffolkVA.com | Virginia.org/Suffolk
For More Information, Please Contact
Kay Miller | kmmille1@sentara.com |804-543-3473
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $715,312.00 - $904,176.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- 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
The orthopedic surgeon will provide PRN clinical coverage and surgical services within the Sentara healthcare system. They will collaborate with advanced practice providers and a trauma team to deliver high-quality orthopedic care in a community hospital setting.
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified orthopedic surgeons with a preference for fellowship training or experience in sports medicine or arthroplasty. The role requires the ability to work effectively within an integrated healthcare system and support a high-need community.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$810k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $801k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $715k–$904k | Orthopedic Surgery median $90k (middle half $85k–$97k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$801k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Virginia | 12 active | 378 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k loan repayment | Virginia Physician listings: 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $65k) · 25% offer loan repayment751 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #13 of 26 specialties | postings stay open a median 48 days · 21% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 118 postings, 94 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 347 in the last 30 days | 267 the 30 days before (+30%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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