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Sentara Health
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Part-Time Nocturnist - Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

Hospital MedicineIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$273k-$374k

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Job Description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

  • Third (Nights)
  • Provider Specialty
  • Hospital Medicine

Overview

We are seeking dedicated and collaborative Hospitalists to join our team at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, a 174-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of southern Virginia Beach, serving a rapidly growing population across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and northeastern North Carolina.

Known for its patient-centered culture, strong physician partnerships, and commitment to quality outcomes, SPAH offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a modern, clinically advanced environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in patient care.

The hospital is Magnet® designated for nursing excellence, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and has received numerous recognitions for quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

Role Summary

The Hospitalist Physician provides inpatient medical care to the adult patient population, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to support quality, safety, and efficient patient flow.

Position Highlights

  • Nocturnist
  • Shift: Part Time 8 shifts/month, 9p-7a
  • Coverage Model: Based on staff availability currently utilizing in-house MD and APPs. Only as last option eHub
  • Care Model
  • Patient Census: Average Daily Census 75-80
  • APP Support: 4p-4a

Qualifications

MD or DO

  • Board Certified or Eligible (IM or FM), Certification must be obtained within 5 years of eligibility
  • Eligible for licensure and credentialing in Virginia

Benefits & Additional Details

  • Nationally competitive compensation package
  • Sign on, Commencement, and Quality bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
  • 403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
  • Malpractice and Tail coverage
  • Paid Licensure Renewals
  • $5500 Annual CME Allowance
  • Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
  • 501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)

Virginia Beach offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle where professional opportunity meets outstanding quality of life. Located along the Atlantic Ocean, the city is known for its beautiful beaches, year-round outdoor recreation, excellent public and private schools, and family-friendly communities.

Residents enjoy a mild climate, vibrant dining and entertainment options, and convenient access to the broader Hampton Roads metropolitan area.

With a strong healthcare presence, a diverse economy, and countless opportunities for boating, fishing, biking, golfing, and waterfront living, Virginia Beach is an ideal place for physicians seeking both career growth and an outstanding place to call home. For more information about the area, visit Virginia Beach Tourism.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $272,688.00 - $373,796.80 annually.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, 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.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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

The Hospitalist provides inpatient medical care to the adult patient population while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality and safety. They are responsible for managing patient flow and delivering efficient care within the hospital environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient CareClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationEpic EHRStroke CareMedical DiagnosisTreatment PlanningPatient Flow ManagementQuality Improvement

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 45 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 18.5% 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)), so the posted ~$323k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $320k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 11 employers

5
<$280k
12
$280k-310k
2
$310k-340k
4
$340k-370k
1
$900k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
17% this job
CME allowance
17% this job
Loan repayment
8% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 0.9
Below most Hospital Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Virginia Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,086/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
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.

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

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About Sentara Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign on Bonus
Commencement Bonus
Quality Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability
403b/401a Retirement with Matching Contribution