Rheumatology Physician
Compensation
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Job Description
City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Rheumatology Overview: Sentara Medical Group is seeking an experienced and passionate Rheumatologist to join our growing outpatient practice in beautiful Hampton, Virginia.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a compassionate, hands-on team of caregivers on a mission to transform the health and lives of our patients. Our welcoming, collaborative environment embraces respect, communication, and individualized care, creating a positive experience for both patients and providers.
As part of Sentara Health, a nationally recognized, award-winning nonprofit healthcare system, you’ll be joining a physician-led organization that brings together over 2,000 providers committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our communities.
About the position 2 Infusion Centers across the street at CarePlex Hospital Clinic space is located across the street from the hospital campus and is supported by experienced office and clinical staff Flexible schedule, M-F or 4 longer days with 1 day off Hospital and Clinic equipped with EPIC, Dragon, DAX, Up to Date and more Join a collegial Rheumatology team: 2 Physicians (No APPs) Light call: excellent work/life balance SCH has onsite Radiology - X-Ray, MRI, CT, DEXA, Nuclear Robust compensation package Sign on/commencement $49,500 Strong patient referral program
Commencement bonus to welcome you to our team. A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, disability, and more. Fully Integrated EHR (Epic) for streamlined patient care and communication. Malpractice and tail coverage for peace of mind.
Nationally competitive compensation package with an attractive salary structure. Generous physician time off to recharge and spend time with family. Retirement package with matching contributions to help you plan for the future. Sign-on bonus to support your transition to Sentara Medical Group. 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: Marsha Hurt Senior Physician Recruiter Specialist Sentara Health Email: mxheadri@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
Provide high-quality, compassionate rheumatology care within a growing outpatient practice. Collaborate with a physician-led team to manage patients using integrated EHR systems and onsite radiology services.
Requirements
Seeking an experienced and passionate Rheumatologist to join a collaborative clinical team. Must be capable of managing a flexible Monday-Friday schedule with light call duties.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Rheumatology — Physician Career Context
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).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in rheumatology | ranked against 161 Rheumatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $313k (middle half $290k–$329k)69 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Virginia | 741 active | 22,345 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Virginia physician listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 26% offer loan repayment741 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Rheumatology hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 73 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 52 postings, 32 closed |
| New Rheumatology listings | 39 in the last 30 days | 47 the 30 days before (−17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −5.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatology Physician at Sentara Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Rheumatology — ranked against 161 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc.
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