Job Description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Swing Shift

Provider Specialty

Hospital Medicine

Overview:

We are seeking dedicated and collaborative Hospitalists to join our team at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (SPAH), a 174-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of southern Virginia Beach, serving a rapidly growing population across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and northeastern North Carolina. Known for its patient-centered culture, strong physician partnerships, and commitment to quality outcomes, SPAH offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a modern, clinically advanced environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in patient care. The hospital is Magnet® designated for nursing excellence, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and has received numerous recognitions for quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

The Dedicated Admitter is responsible for managing new hospital medicine admissions and consults during peak afternoon and evening hours while partnering closely with APPs. Responsibilities include evaluating and admitting new patients, responding to Medical Response Team (MRT) activations, and providing physician response for Code Blue events. This role supports patient safety and quality of care by providing dedicated physician coverage during peak admission hours and responding to clinical deterioration and emergent patient care needs across the hospital.

Position Highlights

Day Hospitalist – Dedicated Admitter

• Shifts: 184 Annual Shifts, 1p-11p
• Schedule: Flexible block scheduling (e.g., 7 on / 7 off, 5 on / 5 off)
• Primary Focus: New admissions and consults
• Responds to Medical Response Team (MRT) activations
• Provides physician response for Code Blue events
• Assists with urgent cross-cover issues and escalation of care

Clinical Environment

• Average Daily Census: 80-90
• Average Admission Volume: Approximately 10-12 admissions per shift on average
• APP Support: Dedicated Hospital Medicine APP coverage from 10a-10p and 4p-4a
• ICU Model: Open ICU with in-person critical care coverage 7a-7p and eICU support 7p-7a. Critical Care APPs provide in-person overnight coverage. Ventilator management is supported by the critical care team.
• No procedures required

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Eligible (IM or FM), Certification must be obtained within 5 years of eligibility
• Eligible for licensure and credentialing in Virginia

Virginia Beach offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle where professional opportunity meets outstanding quality of life. Located along the Atlantic Ocean, the city is known for its beautiful beaches, year-round outdoor recreation, excellent public and private schools, and family-friendly communities. Residents enjoy a mild climate, vibrant dining and entertainment options, and convenient access to the broader Hampton Roads metropolitan area. With a strong healthcare presence, a diverse economy, and countless opportunities for boating, fishing, biking, golfing, and waterfront living, Virginia Beach is an ideal place for physicians seeking both career growth and an outstanding place to call home. For more information about the area, visit Virginia Beach Tourism.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $272,688.00 - $373,796.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• 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.