Hospital Medicine Physician - Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Sentara Health as a Hospitalist – Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, Virginia.
Requirements
- Starting census of 14–15 patients
- Average of 1–2 admissions during daytime round
- robin (until 3:00 PM) Support
- Dedicated APP support for unit
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $1.
- CME allowance: $5,500.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Sentara Health in Norfolk, Virginia.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospital Medicine Physician - Sentara Norfolk General Hospital at Sentara Health a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Hospital Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Hospital Medicine position at Sentara Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: up to $10,000.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Norfolk, Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.9/10)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Hospital Medicine, Patient Care, Clinical Efficiency, POCUS, Epic EHR, Documentation, Rounding, Acute Care Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide dedicated hospitalist care within a Level I Trauma Center using a closed ICU model. Manage patient census and admissions while utilizing AI-powered tools to streamline clinical documentation.
Benefits package: Sign-on Bonus, Commencement Bonus, Retention Bonus, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, 403b/401a Retirement with Matching. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
today
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