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Harrisonburg, Virginia

Neurosurgery Physician- Sentara RMH

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

City/State Harrisonburg, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Neurosurgery Overview: Sentara Healthcare, an award winning, nationally recognized, non-profit, integrated healthcare system is recruiting an experienced Neurosurgeon to lead and help shape/grow our Neuroscience Service Line at Sentara RMH in beautiful Harrisonburg, VA. Be a part of our over 2,500 provider multispecialty group with the most comprehensive and quality focused program in the region! *

Named One of the Top Five Large Healthcare Systems in the Country by IBM Watson Health and included on Forbes list of Best Employers

  • Sentara RMH Medical Center is located on a 254-acre site in the Shenandoah Valley. Opened in 2010, SRMH is a 238-bed, all private room, not-for-profit hospital that has served its community for over 100 years in this beautiful university town. YOU CAN EXPECT: High Volume, Employed Practice 80% Spine, 20% Cranial Advanced Practice Providers Beautiful Office Located on Hospital Campus Strong Institutional Support for Quality and Efficiency Experienced Office and Clinical staff ALL OPPORTUNITIES OFFER: Competitive Salary Guarantee Sign-On/Commencement Bonuses Exceptional Benefits including Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution Malpractice and Tail coverage $7,500 Annual CME allowance 46 Days PTO Annually 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization, qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Come to this beautiful Shenandoah Valley community, nicknamed "The Friendly City", surrounded by some of the most spectacular mountain ranges and outdoor recreation in Virginia! Known for its cutting-edge arts and culture, multiple Colleges and Universities, historical attractions, and farm to table dining opportunities. Only two hours from Washington, DC and minutes from George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah National Park, you are offered all-season cultural and recreational opportunities. For more information please contact: Kay Miller, kmmille1@sentara.com, 804-543-3473. 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

The Neurosurgeon will be responsible for leading and helping to shape and grow the Neuroscience Service Line at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, VA. The practice involves a high volume of cases, with approximately 80% focused on Spine and 20% on Cranial procedures.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced Neurosurgeon expected to work in an employed practice setting with high volume, supported by advanced practice providers and experienced clinical staff. The role requires strong institutional support for quality and efficiency within a multispecialty group.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Spine SurgeryCranial SurgeryHealthcare System ManagementQuality ImprovementEfficiency Improvement

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 41 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 90% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% 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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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 2 employers

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.6
Better work-life than 20% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Harrisonburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,780/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.9
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 · Harrisonburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Hampton Roads, VA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

46 days PTO
CME allowance ($7,500)
Malpractice and tail coverage
Retirement packages with matching
Medical, dental, vision
Adoption, fertility, surrogacy reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Student debt pay down