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Palliative Care Physician - Sentara Virginia Beach General

Sentara
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b), remote work
United States, Virginia, Virginia Beach
3509 Virginia Beach Boulevard (Show on map)
Sep 04, 2025
City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Palliative Care Overview: Palliative Care Physician Opportunity Sentara CarePlex Hospital & Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Position Summary Join our established, award-winning palliative care program as an inpatient consultant physician. We seek a physician who shares our commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and values collaborative practice. This position offers the rare combination of meaningful clinical work, professional growth opportunities, and excellent work-life balance. Key Responsibilities Provide expert inpatient palliative care consultations with focus on advanced symptom management Lead complex medical decision-making discussions with patients, families, and care teams Collaborate within a well-established interdisciplinary team including experienced nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers Mentor and guide team members in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development Schedule & Call Requirements Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Call Schedule: Light call rotation (1 in 4 weeks) serving as backup support to nurse practitioners Work-Life Balance: No weekend rounds, allowing for true work-life separation Qualifications MD or DO degree from accredited institution Board certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine Strong clinical expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care Excellent communication and collaborative skills Leadership experience preferred Commitment to interdisciplinary team-based care Why Choose Sentara Medical Group? Professional Growth: Join an established program with proven success and institutional support Opportunities for clinical research, leadership roles, and community involvement Access to cutting-edge resources within a nationally recognized healthcare system Collaborative culture with hospital leadership and medical group support Comprehensive Benefits Package: Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities Generous continuing medical education allowance with paid time off Full malpractice coverage (occurrence-based) Comprehensive health insurance options Dual retirement benefits: 403(b) with company matching + fully-funded 401(a) plan Disability insurance and life insurance coverage Family-friendly policies and flexible arrangements About Sentara Healthcare As one of the nation's most progressive integrated healthcare organizations, Sentara Healthcare has served Virginia and northeastern North Carolina since 1888. Our not-for-profit mission drives everything we do. Our Network Includes: 12 acute care hospitals across Virginia and North Carolina Sentara Medical Group with over 1,500 physicians and advanced practice providers Advanced imaging centers and outpatient campuses Home care and hospice services Optima Health Plan Sentara College of Health Sciences Quality Recognition: Sentara maintains its reputation as the gold standard for healthcare quality, consistently earning national recognition for patient safety, clinical outcomes, and innovation. Ready to make a difference? Contact us to learn more about this exceptional opportunity to join our palliative care team and contribute to our mission of improving health every day. . - 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.