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.
Requirements summary
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.
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Job description
City/State Williamsburg, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Hospital Medicine 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.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Medical
Dental
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Vision plans
Adoption
Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Critical Illness plans
401k/403B with Employer Match
Student Debt Pay Down
Reimbursement for certifications
Free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Legal Resources Plan
Annual CME Allowance
100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
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 National Recognitions: Top CMS Ratings: Eight Sentara hospitals earned 4- or 5-star ratings in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, exceeding the national 3-star average.
DNV Accreditation: All Sentara hospitals meet rigorous standards for quality and clinical best practices.
Forbes Recognition: Named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2024).
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality: All hospitals received High Performer designation from the Human Rights Campaign (2024).
Leapfrog Safety Grades: 11 hospitals earned “A” or “B” grades for Fall 2024, recognizing exceptional patient safety.
Magnet Recognition®: 10 Sentara hospitals have earned Magnet Recognition Program® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Newsweek Recognition: Five hospitals ranked in Best-In-State Hospitals 2025.
Veteran Support: Proud V3-certified employer since 2013, committed to recruiting and retaining military veterans. .
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 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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
