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Charlottesville, Virginia

Hematology/Oncology Physician - Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

OncologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$499k-$567k

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Job Description

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

  • First (Days)
  • Provider Specialty
  • Hematology and Oncology

Overview

Hematology/Oncology Physician – Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Sentara Medical Group is currently seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Hematologist/Oncologist to join our highly respected and collaborative team in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia.

At Sentara Martha Jefferson, we are committed to delivering high-quality cancer care—grounded in innovation, guided by compassion, and tailored to meet the unique needs of every patient.

Our team takes pride in fostering a supportive and collegial environment while remaining focused on advancing oncology care throughout the community.

Our dedicated team of 7 physicians and 4 nurse practitioners provides personalized, evidence-based care in a setting designed to support both our patients and our providers. We offer access to the latest treatment protocols and an expanding portfolio of clinical trials, ensuring patients benefit from the most advanced care options available.

Position Highlights

  • Comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer care
  • Access to robust clinical research and trial participation
  • Shared call with a collegial group of physicians
  • State-of-the-art environment that supports quality care and optimal outcomes

Benefit Highlights

  • Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement Packages
  • $7,500 CME per year to advance your expertise
  • Sign-on and Commencement bonus
  • Annual Quality Bonus

Malpractice and Tail Coverage

  • Enjoy 46 days off annually to promote work-life balance.
  • Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
  • Live and Work in Charlottesville, VA

Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., Charlottesville is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its historic charm, cultural vibrancy, outdoor recreation, and nationally ranked schools, the city offers a high quality of life and a warm, welcoming community. Whether you're hiking Skyline Drive, enjoying live music on the Downtown Mall, or exploring local wineries, there’s something here for everyone.

About Sentara Health

Sentara Health is a top-tier, physician-led healthcare organization that brings together over 2,000 providers in a high-performing, innovative medical group. We are committed to delivering quality, compassionate care across Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.

Join a team that celebrates quiet victories, supports challenging decisions, and never loses sight of the most important member of the team—the patient.

If you're passionate about patient-centered oncology care and want to make a meaningful difference, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity. Contact Marsha Hurt, Senior Physician Recruiter Specialist today at mxheadri@sentara.com to learn more.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $498,742.40 - $567,008.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

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 personalized, evidence-based hematology and oncology care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Participate in clinical research and trial initiatives to advance cancer treatment options for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology and Oncology. The role requires a commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care within a high-performing medical group.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Evidence-based medicineMultidisciplinary careEpic EHR

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$533k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $527k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$499k–$567kOncology median $484k (middle half $400k–$570k)141 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$527k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Virginia15 active654 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · $10k loan repaymentVirginia Physician listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $55k) · 26% offer loan repayment735 active listings, Nov 2026
Oncology hiring demand#21 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 22% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings422 in the last 30 days390 the 30 days before (+8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Oncology pay trend+7.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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$500k-550k
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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.9
Better work-life than 30% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 653 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement Packages
$7,500 CME per year
Sign-on and Commencement bonus
Annual Quality Bonus
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
46 days off annually
Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Living in Charlottesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$466k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,029/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.1
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 · Charlottesville, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.