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Award-winning: Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
Responsible for treating complex diseases for patients of Sentara Healthcare. The Physician leads an interdisciplinary team of primary caregivers and administrative support staff to perform assigned duties while displaying the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct as well as acting in the best interest of Sentara Medical Group and Sentara Healthcare, supporting our mission, vision and values to optimize the health and well-being of our patients.
Education
- DLD/MD (Required)
Certification/Licensure
- Medical Doctor State License (Required)
- DEA (Required)
- BLS (Required)
- ACLS (Required)
Experience
- Physician Residency (Required)
- Residency and board certification must be in area of specialty. Board eligible physicians will be considered. Certification must be obtained within 4 years of eligibility.
The Many Benefits of Working for Sentara Medical Group
- Provides an option to primary care and specialty physicians interested in an alternative to private or independent practice.
- Seeks to increase personal satisfaction, improve the quality of work-life and create favorable financial conditions for physician members in a family-friendly environment.
- Encourages professional growth and community involvement with opportunities in clinical research, leadership and governance.
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Core Benefits with Sentara Medical Group
(for both full and part time physicians)
- Competitive compensation
- Generous CME allowance
- Paid malpractice
- Health insurance plans
- 403B plan with matching benefits
Sentara Medical Group is working to raise the standard for healthcare by providing quality care throughout, Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina
Sentara Medical Group (SMG) is a division of Sentara Healthcare, one of the most progressive and integrated healthcare organizations in the nation. Created in 1995 to optimize patient access by expanding Sentara's geographical reach, SMG averages over 1.5 million patient encounters per year.
Comprised of over 1,500 Physicians &, Advanced Practice Providers, SMG has its own board of directors and other self-governing capabilities. Sentara gives SMG providers many benefits, including reduced individual risks, money-saving efficiencies, and the support and resources of a nationally recognized healthcare organization. The most important benefit, however, is Sentara's reputation as the gold standard for quality healthcare.
In addition to family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, the group includes specialists in cardiology, surgery, surgical oncology, vascular services, neurology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, anesthesiology, hospital medicine, sleep medicine and more. Specialty groups at Sentara Medical Group.
Sentara Medical Group also continues to evaluate and invest in cutting-edge technology and the incorporation of the latest advancements in patient care. The Sentara app was launched in 2019, complementing Sentara MyChart®, an online tool that provides patients with secure access to their physician and electronic medical record.
- 12 Acute Care Hospitals, Including 7 in Hampton Roads, 1 in Northern Virginia, 2 in the Blue Ridge Region, one in South Western Virginia and one in Northeastern North Carolina.
- Advanced Imaging Centers, Nursing and Assisted-Living Centers, Outpatient Campuses.
- Home Care and Hospice in, Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.
- Optima Health Plan.
- Sentara College of Health Sciences.
- Not-for-profit mission.
National Recognitions:
- Top CMS Ratings: Eight Sentara hospitals earned 4- or 5-star ratings in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, exceeding the national 3-star average.
- DNV Accreditation: All Sentara hospitals meet rigorous standards for quality and clinical best practices.
- Forbes Recognition: Named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2024).
- LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality: All hospitals received High Performer designation from the Human Rights Campaign (2024).
- Leapfrog Safety Grades: 11 hospitals earned “A” or “B” grades for Fall 2024, recognizing exceptional patient safety.
- Magnet Recognition®: 10 Sentara hospitals have earned Magnet Recognition Program® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Newsweek Recognition: Five hospitals ranked in Best-In-State Hospitals 2025.
- Veteran Support: Proud V3-certified employer since 2013, committed to recruiting and retaining military veterans.
The Vibrant and Spectacular Coast of Virginia
Sentara is proud to provide healthcare in America's first region. ,Located in southeast Virginia, Hampton Roads is ranked the 31st largest Metropolitan area in the United States. Recognized by a recent study as one of the nation's most diverse regions, Hampton Roads is home to just over one and a half million people and includes the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg. It also includes the counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Southampton, Sussex, Surry and York, and Gates and Currituck in North Carolina.
Sentara Healthcare has long been an integral part of the Hampton Roads community. But just what is this region all about?
Our Vibrant Coastal Community Offers:
- Affordable living and low unemployment
- Safe cities with low and decreasing crime rates
- Excellent public, private, and higher education systems
- Oceanfront, bay front, riverside, lakeside, rural, suburban or city living
- Four mild and distinctive seasons with moderate temperatures
- Abounding cultural and historical enrichment and endless recreational activities
- Home of the largest naval base in the world
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Nationally Recognized Communities &, Statistics:
Hampton Roads ranked 15th in the nation for the highest proportion of white-collar employees. 49.4% of the regions adults are in a white-collar profession, putting Hampton Roads among the top 15 metro markets in the country (U.S. average is 45.7%). Half of the regions market is comprised of executives, managers or professionals who are affluent and active consumers.
The second largest per capita concentration of scientists and engineers in the U.S. can be found in Hampton Roads.
Hampton Roads has the largest naval base in the world with 104,465 personnel in uniform and a total annual payroll of $5.4 billion. Recent pay raises add more than $2 million per day to the regions economy.
79.6% of Hampton Roads adults own their home, which nationally ranks the area 3rd for home ownership.
When you join Sentara in a professional or management role, you become part of a progressive team of business leaders and operational experts. Our organization and our people are highly respected for the knowledge and innovation that we demonstrate each day. Working with us is an opportunity to have a positive influence on our growth and the communities we serve.



Culture In Action
At Sentara, our differences are our strengths. The unique backgrounds, skills, and experiences that each Sentara colleague brings to work are what make Sentara special and what allows us to deliver excellent service and care to our patients, members, and communities.

Sentara 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.