SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
Listed compensation
$238-$278/hr
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Contract
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
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.
To learn more, apply today!
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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
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 696 active Emergency Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$537k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $531k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score
Top 25% in Emergency Medicine
- No call
Living in Woodbridge
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $456k
- Typical market rent
- $2,188/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 35 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.9
- 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.
BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.