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Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician - Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Sentara Health·Norfolk, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·5-10 yrs
·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The physician is responsible for treating complex diseases and leading an interdisciplinary team of caregivers and support staff. The role focuses on optimizing patient health and well-being while adhering to high ethical standards.

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Provider Specialty

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

Overview

Responsible for treating complex diseases for patients of Sentara Healthcare. The Physician leads an interdisciplinary team of primary caregivers and administrative support staff to perform assigned duties while 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.

  • Education
  • DLD/MD (Required)
  • Certification/Licensure
  • Medical Doctor State License (Required)
  • DEA (Required)
  • BLS (Required)
  • ACLS (Required)
  • Experience
  • Physician Residency (Required)
  • 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.

The Many Benefits of Working for Sentara Medical Group

Provides an option to primary care and specialty physicians interested in an alternative to private or independent practice.

Seeks to increase personal satisfaction, improve the quality of work-life and create favorable financial conditions for physician members in a family-friendly environment.

Encourages professional growth and community involvement with opportunities in clinical research, leadership and governance.

Learn more [http://www.sentara.com/HOSPITALSFACILITIES/SENTARAMEDICALGROUP/Pages/SentaraMedicalGroup.aspx]

  • Core Benefits with Sentara Medical Group (for both full and part time physicians)
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous CME allowance
  • Paid malpractice
  • Health insurance plans
  • 403B plan with matching benefits

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. Specialty groups at Sentara Medical Group [http://www.sentara.com/HOSPITALSFACILITIES/SENTARAMEDICALGROUP/Pages/SentaraMedicalGroup.aspx].

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].

12 Acute Care Hospitals, Including 7 in Hampton Roads, 1 in Northern Virginia, 2 in the Blue Ridge Region, one in South Western 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.

The Vibrant and Spectacular Coast of Virginia

Sentara is proud to provide healthcare in America's first region [http://hrp.org/Site/programs/americas-first-region]. ,Located in southeast Virginia, Hampton Roads is ranked the 31st largest Metropolitan area in the United States. Recognized by a recent study as one of the nation's most diverse regions, Hampton Roads is home to just over one and a half million people and includes the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg. It also includes the counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Southampton, Sussex, Surry and York, and Gates and Currituck in North Carolina.

Sentara Healthcare has long been an integral part of the Hampton Roads community. But just what is this region all about?

Our Vibrant Coastal Community Offers

  • Affordable living and low unemployment
  • Safe cities with low and decreasing crime rates
  • Excellent public, private, and higher education systems
  • Oceanfront, bay front, riverside, lakeside, rural, suburban or city living
  • Four mild and distinctive seasons with moderate temperatures
  • Abounding cultural and historical enrichment and endless recreational activities
  • Home of the largest naval base in the world

Ready to Relocate? Use the Relocation Guide [http://www.sentara.com/Employment/Benefits/Pages/relocation_guide.aspx] to learn more about Hampton Roads and start planning your new home.

Nationally Recognized Communities &, Statistics

Hampton Roads ranked 15th in the nation for the highest proportion of white-collar employees. 49.4% of the regions adults are in a white-collar profession, putting Hampton Roads among the top 15 metro markets in the country (U.S. average is 45.7%). Half of the regions market is comprised of executives, managers or professionals who are affluent and active consumers.

The second largest per capita concentration of scientists and engineers in the U.S. can be found in Hampton Roads.

Hampton Roads has the largest naval base in the world with 104,465 personnel in uniform and a total annual payroll of $5.4 billion. Recent pay raises add more than $2 million per day to the regions economy.

79.6% of Hampton Roads adults own their home, which nationally ranks the area 3rd for home ownership.

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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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DLD/MD degree, a state medical license, DEA, BLS, and ACLS certifications. Completion of a residency in the specialty is required, and candidates must be board certified or eligible for certification within four years.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Clinical Research
  • Patient Treatment
  • Patient Care Optimization
  • Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Medicine

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Posted
Jun 11, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sentara Health

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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