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Sentara Health
Hampton, Virginia

Rheumatology Physician

RheumatologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 4mo ago

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

Outpatient CareEpic EHRClinical CommunicationMedical DiagnosisTreatment Planning

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).

What does the Physician market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in rheumatologyranked against 161 Rheumatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $313k (middle half $290k–$329k)69 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Virginia741 active22,345 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k sign-onVirginia physician listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 26% offer loan repayment741 active listings, Nov 2026
Rheumatology hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 73 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 52 postings, 32 closed
New Rheumatology listings39 in the last 30 days47 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (161 Rheumatology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Virginia figures use all physicians: too few Virginia Rheumatology postings state pay.

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.

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
3
<$310k
1
$312k
0
$335k-360k
2
$360k-385k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs
0
1-2
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3-4
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5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Rheumatologist

Community Health Centers of America · Livingston, California

$300k-$375k
#2

Rheumatologist | Unity Health

UnitedHealth Group · Hudson, Ohio

$224k-$371k
#3

Seeking Rheumatologist for busy Multi-Specialty clinic in Riverside CA

$150+/hr
#4

Rheumatologist

$280k-$300k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% of Rheumatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 161 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Commencement bonus $49,500
Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability)
Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
Malpractice and tail coverage
Nationally competitive compensation
Generous physician time off
Retirement package with matching contributions
Sign-on bonus

Living in Hampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,690/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.