Overview Palliative Care Physician Opportunity
Sentara CarePlex Hospital & Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Position Summary Join our established, award-winning palliative care program as an inpatient consultant physician. We seek a physician who shares our commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and values collaborative practice. This position offers the rare combination of meaningful clinical work, professional growth opportunities, and excellent work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities Provide expert inpatient palliative care consultations with focus on advanced symptom management
Lead complex medical decision-making discussions with patients, families, and care teams
Collaborate within a well-established interdisciplinary team including experienced nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers
Mentor and guide team members in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development
Schedule & Call Requirements Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Call Schedule: Light call rotation (1 in 4 weeks) serving as backup support to nurse practitioners
Work-Life Balance: No weekend rounds, allowing for true work-life separation
Qualifications MD or DO degree from accredited institution
Board certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Strong clinical expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care
Excellent communication and collaborative skills
Leadership experience preferred
Commitment to interdisciplinary team-based care
Why Choose Sentara Medical Group? Professional Growth Join an established program with proven success and institutional support
Opportunities for clinical research, leadership roles, and community involvement
Access to cutting-edge resources within a nationally recognized healthcare system
Collaborative culture with hospital leadership and medical group support
Comprehensive Benefits Package Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
Generous continuing medical education allowance with paid time off
Full malpractice coverage (occurrence-based)
Comprehensive health insurance options
Dual retirement benefits: 403(b) with company matching + fully-funded 401(a) plan
Disability insurance and life insurance coverage
Family-friendly policies and flexible arrangements
About Sentara Healthcare As one of the nation's most progressive integrated healthcare organizations, Sentara Healthcare has served Virginia and northeastern North Carolina since 1888. Our not-for-profit mission drives everything we do.
Our Network Includes 12 acute care hospitals across Virginia and North Carolina
Sentara Medical Group with over 1,500 physicians and advanced practice providers
Advanced imaging centers and outpatient campuses
Home care and hospice services
Optima Health Plan
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Quality Recognition Sentara maintains its reputation as the gold standard for healthcare quality, consistently earning national recognition for patient safety, clinical outcomes, and innovation.
Ready to make a difference? Contact us to learn more about this exceptional opportunity to join our palliative care team and contribute to our mission of improving health every day.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its 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.
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