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Hampton, Virginia

Sleep Medicine Physician -Sentara Careplex

Sleep Medicine 9.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Pulmonary and Critical Care Overview: We are seeking a Board-Certified Sleep Medicine Physician to join our well-established Outpatient Sleep Clinic in Hampton, Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity deliver expert care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Position Highlights: Outpatient-only practice with a flexible hybrid schedule (5-day workweek) High patient demand – currently booking 8 months out Average 16–20 patients per day Work alongside a multidisciplinary team: primary care, pulmonology, neurology, and psychiatry Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a physician with extensive experience in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing a broad spectrum of adult sleep disorders, including: Sleep apnea Insomnia Narcolepsy Parasomnias Restless leg syndrome Proficiency in: Interpreting overnight polysomnography, MSLT, and HSAT Developing individualized treatment plans using CPAP/BiPAP therapy, behavioral interventions, and pharmacologic strategies Core Competencies Sleep Disorder Diagnosis & Management Polysomnography & HSAT Interpretation CPAP/BiPAP Therapy Initiation & Monitoring Multidisciplinary Collaboration Patient & Family Education Sleep Hygiene Counseling Clinical Documentation (EHR) Quality Improvement Initiatives Continuing Medical Education Qualifications Active and unrestricted Virginia and North Carolina medical license Board Certification in Sleep Medicine (ABIM) Fellowship training in Sleep Medicine (preferred) Why Hampton, VA? Established in 1610, Hampton is one of America’s oldest cities, located in the heart of Coastal Virginia. Just 20 minutes from Norfolk and 30 minutes from Virginia Beach, Hampton offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Enjoy: Beautiful beaches and Chesapeake Bay views A family-friendly community with boating, fishing, hiking, and golf Proximity to Richmond (1 hour) and Washington, D.C. (3 hours) A vibrant cultural scene and historic institutions like Hampton University Interested Candidates: Please submit your CV or direct inquiries to: Lindsay Fanney Senior Physician Recruiter Specialist Sentara Health Email: llruther@sentara.com. 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

The physician will evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad spectrum of adult sleep disorders in an outpatient clinic setting. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and interpret various sleep studies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and unrestricted medical license in Virginia and North Carolina and be Board Certified in Sleep Medicine. Fellowship training in Sleep Medicine is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Polysomnography interpretationCPAP therapyPatient educationMSLT interpretation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Sleep Medicine Physician -Sentara Careplex at Sentara Health a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Sleep Medicine — ranked against 48 active Sleep Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Sleep Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Sleep Medicine Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

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$425k-475k
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$475k-525k
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$525k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician

Bayview Physicians Group · Chesapeake, Virginia

$450k-$525k
#2

Pulmonologist (MD/DO) - Ashburn

Inova Health System · Ashburn, Virginia

$300k-$500k
#3

Sentara Careplex Hospital - Pulmonary Physician

$404k-$482k
#4

Outpatient Pulmonologist

$403k-$471k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 9.0
Among the best 10% of Sleep Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 48 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Hampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,698/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
Hampton Roads, VA
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