Sentara Health·Norfolk, Virginia
The Orthopedic Hand Surgeon will provide specialized care in hand surgery from elbow to fingertip, working in a state-of-the-art practice with outpatient clinics. The role includes managing patient referrals and collaborating with a large primary care and emergency referral base.
City/State: Norfolk, VA
Work Shift: First (Days)
Sentara Health, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit integrated healthcare system, is seeking an exceptional fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join a highly respected hand surgery team in beautiful coastal Virginia. This is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding, high-impact practice with Sentara Medical Group—a thriving multispecialty group of more than 1,500 providers serving one of the most desirable communities on the East Coast: Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia.
Sentara Hand Surgery Specialists is recruiting a 4th Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join a collaborative, established practice dedicated exclusively to hand and upper extremity care. The practice offers two convenient outpatient locations—one in Chesapeake and one on the campus of Sentara Leigh Hospital, a 250-bed facility featuring a dedicated 48-bed orthopedic hospital. Candidates will appreciate a thoughtfully designed care model with in-office therapy, digital X-ray, an on-site procedure room, and an ambulatory surgical center located just across the hall—creating a streamlined experience for both surgeons and patients.
Join an organization known for clinical excellence, quality, and innovation. Sentara has earned national recognition, including IBM Watson Health Top Health System honors, CMS high-performing hospital ratings, Healthgrades patient safety recognition, Forbes recognition for healthcare professionals, and systemwide DNV Accreditation.
Live where others vacation—and practice where your expertise is truly valued.
Virginia Beach and Chesapeake offer a rare combination of coastal living, excellent neighborhoods, strong school options, and convenient access to the broader Hampton Roads region. Candidates can choose from oceanfront, bayfront, suburban, or more spacious rural-style communities—all close to the beach, hospital, shopping, dining, and schools.
The lifestyle is a major differentiator, with beaches, waterways, boating, kayaking, fishing, golf, trails, state parks, festivals, dining, arts, and four mild seasons for year-round outdoor living.
Norfolk International Airport and easy weekend access to Richmond, Washington, DC, Williamsburg, the Outer Banks, and the Research Triangle make it simple to stay connected while enjoying an exceptional coastal lifestyle.
If you are looking for a focused hand surgery opportunity with supportive partners, modern resources, strong referrals, and an exceptional lifestyle, this position offers the complete package.
To learn more or confidentially explore this opportunity, contact Kay Miller at kmmille1@sentara.com or 804-543-3473.
To learn more about Sentara, check out www.sentara.com [http://www.sentara.com/]
Kay Miller, kmmille1@sentara.com, 804-543-3473
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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 should be fellowship trained in orthopedic hand surgery and possess the necessary skills for outpatient care and surgical procedures. The position requires a commitment to high-quality patient care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
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.