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Woodbridge, Virginia

SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Emergency MedicineNo callContract

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.

To learn more, apply today!

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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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Trauma careClinical assessmentMedical diagnosisEmergency response

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).

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicineranked against 1,043 Emergency Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$495k–$578kEmergency Medicine median $354k (middle half $275k–$514k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$531k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in Virginia29 active1,048 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 91% no call · 62% no weekends34 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 63 days · 55% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings491 in the last 30 days429 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,043 Emergency Medicine 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.

Top contract/1099 Emergency Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 11 employers
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
16%
CME allowance
12% this job
Relocation assistance
12%
Visa sponsorship
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 90% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Team Health

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Knoxville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Independent contractor status
Overlapping physician coverage
Professional liability insurance provided
CME and educational resources via TeamHealth Institute

Living in Woodbridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$454k
Typical market rent
$2,174/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.