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Sentara Health
Suffolk, Virginia

Orthopedic Surgery Physician, PRN, Sentara Obici Hospital

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$715k-$904k

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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

Clinical collaborationPatient careSurgical proceduresEmergency department supportMedical documentationTeam leadershipHealthcare delivery

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).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$715k–$904kOrthopedic Surgery median $90k (middle half $85k–$97k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$801k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Virginia12 active378 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k loan repaymentVirginia 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 48 days · 21% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 118 postings, 94 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings347 in the last 30 days267 the 30 days before (+30%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 378 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

Medical, dental, vision plans
Adoption, fertility, surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid time off and sick leave
Paid parental and family caregiver leave
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
Tuition assistance $5,250/year
Student debt pay down $10,000
Annual CME allowance

Living in Suffolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$332k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,028/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.