City/State
Norfolk, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Provider Specialty
RheumatologyOverview:
Sentara Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Rheumatologist to join our outpatient practice in the vibrant Kempsville area of Norfolk, Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare system with a mission to improve health every day.
Join a collegial and supportive team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care while enjoying a work-life balance that allows you to thrive both professionally and personally.
Position Highlights:
Full-time, outpatient-only Rheumatology position
Work alongside 4 experienced physicians
Established patient base with a waiting list—rapid panel build
Call 1:5 weeks. Minimal outpatient after- hours call and use of e-Consults for inpatient call.
Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
Broad case mix of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. Onsite infusion, ultrasound, Dexascan and Laboratory.
Average of 25 patients per day
Benefits:
Nationally competitive compensation package
Commencement bonus
Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
Fully Integrated EHR (Epic) with systemwide access to Dragon dictation and Dragon Copilot artificial intelligence for note creation
Generous CME allowance of $5,500 per year to advance your expertise
Malpractice and Tail coverage
Enjoy 36 days off annually to promote work-life balance
Sign on Bonus
Retirement Package with Matching Contribution
About Sentara Health: Sentara Health is an award-winning, nonprofit healthcare system with over 2,000 providers working together to deliver outstanding, compassionate care to our communities. As a Rheumatologist here, you’ll be part of a team that is committed to quality, innovation, and improving patient outcomes every day.
Community Highlights:
Located in Coastal Virginia, Hampton Roads offers an exceptional quality of life for physicians and their families. Whether you’re drawn to beachfront living, suburban comfort, or rural charm, the region offers:
Affordable housing and top-rated public/private schools
Outdoor activities year-round: beaches, boating, hiking, and more
Cultural amenities: concerts, sports, festivals, dining
Easy travel to Washington, D.C., Richmond, and the Research Triangle
Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.
At Sentara, we’re more than a health system, we’re a community of caregivers dedicated to transforming lives. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment, please contact Marsha Hurt, Senior Physician Recruiter Specialist at [email protected] to learn more!
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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
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible as a Rheumatologist
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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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.
