City/State
Norfolk, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Provider Specialty
NeurosurgeryOverview:
Sentara Health is seeking a Clinical Chief of Neurosurgery in Norfolk, VA to serve a key role in ensuring clinical excellence, operational performance, and strategic growth of the neurosurgery division. We are seeking a physician leader with a visionary, growth-oriented mindset—someone equally passionate about advancing clinical care and supporting the next generation of neurosurgeons through academic engagement and training.
This leader will play a critical role in further developing a high-performing, multidisciplinary neuroscience program, with a focus on expanding cranial, spine, neuro-oncology, and neuropsychology services.
Position Highlights:
• Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for the Neurosurgery division
• 70% clinical and 30% administrative split
• Clinical Environment: State-of-the-art ORs, advanced neurosurgical technologies, comprehensive outpatient clinics, and an experienced multidisciplinary team
• Support planning, accreditation, and launch of the upcoming neurosurgery residency program
• Serve as a key clinical and academic partner with Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (EVMS at ODU), one of the largest and most comprehensive academic health sciences centers in Virginia
• Engage with a robust academic environment supporting 460+ residents and fellows across 50+ ACGME-accredited programs, with opportunities to shape neurosurgical training and education
• Collaborate across a large, interdisciplinary enterprise spanning five health sciences schools and 50+ academic programs, advancing innovation in neurosurgical education, research, and patient care
• Academic/Research: Academic appointment and research funding support available through EVMS at ODU
• Drive strategic growth and program development across cranial, spine, and neuro-oncology services
• Champion the integration and expansion of neuropsychology and multidisciplinary care models
• Lead initiatives focused on quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes improvement
• Support recruitment, mentorship, and engagement efforts within the division
• Partner with hospital and system leadership on operational strategy, resource planning, and service line growth\
Reports to: VP/CMO, Surgical Services, Sentara Medical Group
Benefits Highlights:
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 403b/401a retirement plans with employer matching
• Licensure reimbursement
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• $7,500 annual CME allowance
• 501(c)(3) nonprofit (PSLF eligible)
• Annual quality performance incentive
• Generous paid time off
• Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
Minimum Requirements:
• M.D. or D.O., licensed to practice in Virginia
• Board Certified in Neurosurgery
• At least five years of experience as a practicing physician
• At least one year of leadership experience
Life in Coastal Virginia:
Life in coastal Virginia offers rich and diverse recreational and cultural opportunities, complemented by historic sites and highly rated schools. Enjoy miles of sandy beaches, boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation—or explore dining and entertainment at Norfolk’s vibrant Waterside District.
Interested Candidates:
Please submit your CV or direct inquiries to:
Sierra Rees
Senior Physician Recruiter Specialist
Sentara Health
Email: [email protected]
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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.
Skills Required
- M.D. or D.O.
- Licensed to practice in Virginia
- Board Certified in Neurosurgery
- At least five years of experience as a practicing physician
- At least one year of leadership experience
Sentara Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sentara Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by Sentara Healthcare.
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Parental & Family Support — Four weeks of paid parental leave at full base pay and two weeks of job‑protected family caregiver leave support major life and care needs. Emergency back‑up care and reimbursements for infertility, adoption, and surrogacy further bolster family support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(A) plan alongside 403(B)/401(K) employer matching is designed to strengthen long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life insurance with buy‑up options adds additional protection for families.
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Flexible Benefits — Choice of medical plan designs and dental/vision options enables tailoring coverage to individual needs. An annual election between tuition assistance and student‑loan repayment offers flexibility to align with financial or education priorities.
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What We Do
Sentara Healthcare celebrates a 130-year history of innovation, compassion and community benefit. Based in Norfolk, VA, Sentara is a diverse not-for-profit family of 12 hospitals, an array of integrated services and a team of nearly 30,000 strong on a mission to improve health every day. This mandate is pursued through a disciplined strategy to achieve Top 10% performance in key measures through shared best practices, transformation of primary care through clinical integration and strategic growth that adds value to the communities we serve in Virginia and North Carolina.
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