SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
Listed compensation
$238-$278/hr
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Job Description
Are you a dedicated physician seeking an opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient care in a growing, dynamic community? At Sentara Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate ABEM/AOBEM certified or board-eligible emergency medicine physician to join our team in Woodbridge, Virginia.
About the Position
- Sentara Healthcare - Northern Virginia is comprised of Northern Virginia Medical Center and Lake Ridge Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED)
- Northern Virginia Medical Center is a 183-bed level III trauma center treating approximately 55,000 patients annually
- Physicians rotate between the medical center and Lake Ridge FSED
Competitive Compensation, with an estimated base salary range of $238 to $278 hourly with the opportunity to earn incentives.
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City Caption
Woodbridge, Virginia
City Description
Located in Prince William County, Virginia, 20 miles (32 km) south of Washington, D.C., Woodbridge is bounded by the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers.
Woodbridge offers a variety of amenities for residents and visitors, including the Potomac Mills shopping mall and the Potomac Festival Shopping Centers.
Woodbridge is served by the Prince William County Public Schools, and the Woodbridge campus of Northern Virginia Community College borders the district.
Transportation includes access to Interstate 95, two VRE commuter train stations, bus service, and a local "slug" system, offering residents a variety of transit options. The area offers a wide range of recreational opportunities as well, including the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Veteran's Park, Leesylvania State Park, and Rippon Lodge, the oldest house in Prince William County.
Facility Caption
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Facility Description
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is a 183-bed, not-for-profit hospital in Prince William County, Virginia. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center combines the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. The facility offers quiet, private rooms and high quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction.
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center offers a wide range of medical specialties, a highly qualified medical and clinical staff and state-of-the-art technology. Comprehensive services include primary care, emergency care, advanced imaging, cancer, diabetes, heart and vascular, orthopedics, urology, weight loss surgery and women's services.
Job Benefits
- Independent contractor status
- Overlapping physician coverage for support and collaboration
- Professional liability insurance provided
- Practice with the stability of a respected industry leader
- Access to professional development, CME, and educational resources via TeamHealth Institute
Key Responsibilities
The staff physician will provide emergency medical care to patients at the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and the Lake Ridge Free-Standing Emergency Department. The role involves rotating between these facilities to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and safety.
Requirements
Candidates must be ABEM or AOBEM certified or board-eligible emergency medicine physicians. The role is open to new graduates who meet these clinical certification requirements.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN at Team Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Emergency Medicine — ranked against 1,043 active Emergency Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 34 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 91% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine | ranked against 1,043 Emergency Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $495k–$578k | Emergency Medicine median $354k (middle half $275k–$514k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$531k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in Virginia | 29 active | 1,048 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 91% no call · 62% no weekends34 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia physician listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 26% offer loan repayment749 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine hiring demand | #1 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 63 days · 55% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 491 in the last 30 days | 429 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine pay trend | +14.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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