Sentara, 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.

Sentara physicians now have the opportunity to invest in Sentara Joint Venture Ambulatory Surgery Centers!

Opportunity Highlights: Full-time hand surgery from elbow to fingertip, no general orthopedic call, one hospital, strong PCP and ER referral base, APP support, and 1:4 hand call.

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.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a premier, high-visibility hand surgery program with modern technology, dedicated operational support, a strong referral network, and an excellent compensation and benefits package designed to support professional success and personal well-being.

  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, retirement match, malpractice and tail coverage
  • 46 days of annual PTO plus $7,500 CME allowance
  • Focused hand surgery practice with no general orthopedic call, APP support, and strong PCP/ER referrals
  • 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization; eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Excellent schools and coastal lifestyle with year-round recreation

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

Kay Miller, kmmille1@sentara.com, 804-543-3473

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 not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet® recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as “America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), “Best Employer for Veterans” (2022, 2023), and “Best Employer for Women” (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health’s “Top 15 Health Systems” (2021, 2018).

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