Sentara Health·Williamsburg, Virginia
The Hospitalist Physician is responsible for providing direct inpatient clinical care and managing medical issues for acutely ill, hospitalized, adult, non-surgical patients. This role involves leading the interdisciplinary team to enhance efficiency and facilitate the continuum of care from admission through discharge, including managing general adult medicine and critical care.
City/State: Williamsburg, VA
Work Shift: First (Days)
Overview: FLEX DAY Rate $160
FLEX NIGHT Rate $174
Responsible for providing direct inpatient clinical care and managing medical problems of acutely ill, hospitalized, adult, non-surgical patients. The Hospitalist leads the interdisciplinary team to improve efficiency and facilitate continuum of care for patients from admission through discharge. This continuum of care includes general adult medicine, internal medicine consults as requested, critical care management and management of patients with comorbidities. The Hospitalist will carry out assigned duties displaying the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct as well as acting in the best interest of Sentara Medical Group and Sentara Healthcare, supporting our mission, vision and values to optimize the health and well-being of our patients. Residency and board certification must be in area of specialty. Board eligible physicians will be considered. Certification must be obtained within 4 years of eligibility. Sentara Medical Group is working to raise the standard for healthcare by providing quality care throughout, Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina Sentara Medical Group (SMG) is a division of Sentara Healthcare, one of the most progressive and integrated healthcare organizations in the nation. Created in 1995 to optimize patient access by expanding Sentara's geographical reach, SMG averages over 1.5 million patient encounters per year. Comprised of over 1,500 Physicians &, Advanced Practice Providers, SMG has its own board of directors and other self-governing capabilities. Sentara gives SMG providers many benefits, including reduced individual risks, money-saving efficiencies, and the support and resources of a nationally recognized healthcare organization. The most important benefit, however, is Sentara's reputation as the gold standard for quality healthcare. In addition to family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, the group includes specialists in cardiology, surgery, surgical oncology, vascular services, neurology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, anesthesiology, hospital medicine, sleep medicine and more. Sentara Medical Group also continues to evaluate and invest in cutting-edge technology and the incorporation of the latest advancements in patient care. The Sentara app was launched in 2019, complementing Sentara MyChart®, an online tool that provides patients with secure access to their physician and electronic medical record [http://www.sentara.com/MyHealthMyChart/Pages/MyHealthMyChart.aspx]. Sentara Healthcare At-A-Glance:
12 Acute Care Hospitals, Including 7 in Hampton Roads, 1 in Northern Virginia, 2 in the Blue Ridge Region, one in Southwestern Virginia and one in Northeastern North Carolina.
Advanced Imaging Centers, Nursing and Assisted-Living Centers, Outpatient Campuses.
Home Care and Hospice in, Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.
Optima Health Plan.
Sentara College of Health Sciences.
Not-for-profit mission
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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.
Candidates must have residency and board certification in the area of specialty, although board-eligible physicians will be considered, requiring certification within four years of eligibility. The role requires displaying the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct while acting in the best interest of Sentara Medical Group and Sentara Healthcare.
Market context
Physician roles in Virginia are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially where patient access and continuity of care are priorities. These positions are competitive because employers often weigh clinical credentials, licensure, and experience alongside schedules and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and pension plans. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the exact licensure and training expectations in the original posting before applying.
