Sentara Healthcare

Hospital Medicine Physician Nocturnist - Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Sentara Healthcare$240K — $290K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD/DO with Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Experience in hospital medicine or nocturnist settings preferred
  • Familiarity with advanced AI documentation tools like Regard and DAX Copilot
  • Strong collaborative skills to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to manage a high patient volume during night shifts
  • Commitment to maintaining a flexible work schedule

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality medical care to hospitalized patients during night shifts
  • Collaborate with in-house physicians for cross-coverage and admissions
  • Utilize AI-powered tools to enhance workflow efficiency and patient care
  • Participate in a structured team environment within a Level I Trauma Center
  • Manage patient admissions and rapid responses with support from the ICU team

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus and $25,000 commencement bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible scheduling options to enhance work-life balance
  • Fully funded malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Annual CME allowance of $5,500 and reimbursement for certifications
  • 401k/403B retirement plans with employer matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off including parental and caregiver leave
  • Tuition assistance up to $5,250 and student debt pay down of $10,000
  • Pet insurance and legal resources plan to aid personal needs
Full Job Description
City/State
Norfolk, VA

Work Shift
Third (Nights)

Provider Specialty
Hospital Medicine
Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Nocturnist to join our team at a Level I Trauma Center with strong in-house specialty support and a closed ICU model. We offer flexible schedules, manageable patient volumes, and innovative tools to enhance clinical efficiency.

Position Highlights:
  • Schedule: Flexible block scheduling (primarily 7 on / 7 off)
  • Annual Shifts: 182 shifts per year, including a minimum of 2 weekends per month
  • Hours: 7PM - 5AM, 9PM - 7AM
  • Team structure includes 1 swing physician, 3 in-house physicians nightly for cross-coverage, admissions and rapid responses (MRT)
  • Patient Load - cross-coverage of approx 230-240 patients (team based), average of 7-8 admissions per MD per night


Clinical Environment:
  • Closed ICU model and Codes run by the ICU team
  • Level I Trauma Center with full in-house specialty support
  • Clearly defined service line agreements with specialists
  • No required procedures
  • Optional non-procedural POCUS training (CME-supported)


Technology & Efficiency:

Utilize advanced AI-powered tools such as Regard and DAX Copilot to streamline documentation and improve workflow efficiency-allowing you to focus more on patient care.

Benefits & Additional Details:
  • 10K Sign On Bonus
    25K Commencement Bonus
  • Full-time opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
  • Holiday rotation package includes -Labor Day / Christmas /Thanksgiving / New Year's Day
  • Nationally competitive compensation package
  • Sign on, Commencement, and Quality bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
  • 403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
  • Malpractice and Tail coverage
  • Paid Licensure Renewals
  • $5500 Annual CME Allowance
  • Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
  • 501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)


Life in coastal Virginia provides rich and diverse recreational and cultural offerings in addition to fabulous historic sites. Our communities are consistently ranked among the top places to live in the US with great public and private school options and superb outdoor recreation. Bike, swim, sail, kayak, fish, or just relax on our miles and miles of sandy beaches or catch a bite to eat and listen to music at Norfolk's Waterside District.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, high-acuity environment while maintaining flexibility, efficiency, great team culture, and strong clinical support.

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.

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.

About Sentara Healthcare

Sentara Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare system that operates hospitals, outpatient care centers, imaging centers, and other healthcare facilities in Virginia and North Carolina. The system provides a range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health. Sentara Healthcare also offers health plans and wellness programs. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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