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Norfolk, Virginia

Movement Disorders Neurologist

Neurology 8.2 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

  • First (Days)
  • Provider Specialty

Overview

Movement Disorder Neurologists opportunity near Beautiful Virginia Beach!

Join Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and Sentara Healthcare in making a significant impact in the field of neurology at the Lawrence J. Goldrich Institute for Integrated Neuro-Health.

This full-time, outpatient-only position within the Sentara Medical Group (SMG) Division of Neurology is for a Fellowship-Trained Movement Disorders Neurologist. Candidates will obtain an EVMS faculty appointment in the Department of Neurology, providing an opportunity for academic growth.

This unique position will harness the existing infrastructure of Sentara Medical Group’s Comprehensive Movement Disorders Program to grow a Movement Disorders practice within the Lawrence J. Goldrich Institute for Integrated Neuro-Health, complementing the existing EVMS Memory Disorders program and outpatient Palliative Care service.

The primary role will be providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients. Additional teaching or research opportunities are also available.

This exciting joint opportunity offers the best of both worlds by combining a private practice model with academic opportunity. The successful candidate will be employed by SMG and receive SMG physician compensation and benefits. Additionally, the candidate will be jointly appointed to EVMS as faculty with a rank commensurate with experience.

Position Highlights

Outpatient-only with no night or weekend call.

Supports the existing SMG program that includes comprehensive clinics for Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease patients, as well as a busy Botox clinic for dystonia.

Partnered with functional Neurosurgery, there is an active Deep Brain Stimulation and Focus Ultrasound program.

  • Ample opportunity to be involved in an active clinical trial program.
  • Competitive Compensation Sign-On/ Commencement Bonuses Exceptional Benefits including Retirement Package with Matching Contribution Malpractice and Tail coverage
  • $5,500 CME allowance
  • 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization, qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

We welcome both experienced Movement Disorder Neurologists as well as Neurologists that have recently finished a Movement Disorders fellowship to apply for this exciting opportunity with SMG and the Goldrich Institute - Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), Norfolk, Hampton Roads

Sentara Healthcare is an award-winning, non-profit organization that is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities it serves.

The Division of Neurology within SMG is the largest neurology practice in the area and includes a team of dedicated neurohospitalists as well as fellowship-trained sub-specialists in Stroke, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular, Cognitive Neurology, and Multiple Sclerosis.

This position will be based on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General hospital and EVMS at the, state of the art Goldrich Institute.

Live in beautiful coastal Virginia and enjoy excellent schools, shopping, dining, cultural, and recreational opportunities, all while furthering your career in an innovative healthcare system. Ready to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle? Please contact Lauren Rich, Physician Recruiter Specialist, at lxrich@sentara.com to learn more about this opportunity..

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
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients within the Movement Disorders program at the Lawrence J. Goldrich Institute. Engage in academic activities including teaching and clinical research while maintaining an outpatient-only practice.

Requirements

Candidates must be fellowship-trained Movement Disorders Neurologists eligible for an EVMS faculty appointment. The role is open to both experienced neurologists and those who have recently completed a fellowship.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Parkinson's disease treatmentHuntington's disease treatmentBotox administrationDystonia treatmentClinical trialsPatient careAcademic teachingOutpatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Movement Disorders Neurologist at Sentara Health a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Neurology — ranked against 485 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Neurology listings for work-life

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Norfolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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.

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

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About Sentara Health

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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