SVBGH Chief Hospitalist/Medical Director, Quality, Regulatory, Safety

Sentara Health•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•$272,688 - $373,797•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Medical Group is seeking a Site Chief Hospitalist for Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is a 1.0 FTE combined leadership role, split evenly between serving as SVBGH Medical Director of Quality, Regulatory, and Safety and SVBGH Chief Hospitalist. Both responsibilities report directly to the Market Chief Medical Officer. The position supports clinical excellence, operational performance, and physician leadership across the hospital. As Medical Director of Quality, Regulatory, and Safety, the physician leader drives clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and medical staff performance. The role promotes evidence-based care, reduces clinical variation, optimizes utilization, and supports an engaged, high-performing medical staff. It serves as a clinical bridge among hospital administration, the medical staff, and the broader health system, and supports market quality, regulatory, and safety activities. As Chief Hospitalist, the role leads and grows the Hospital Medicine program in partnership with hospital and physician leadership. The leader advances quality, patient satisfaction, operational performance, provider development, strategic planning, and program growth while representing Hospital Medicine across hospital committees, leadership forums, and community partnerships. The position is based at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is a first-shift (days) role. Sentara describes Virginia Beach as offering a coastal lifestyle, outdoor recreation, schools, and urban amenities. Compensation is listed at $272,688.00–$373,796.80 annually for full-time employment; additional compensation may be available. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, and providers are eligible for an annual CME allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience with progressive physician leadership responsibilities.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in Virginia and in good standing.
Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
Strong operational, financial, and business development acumen.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Passion for quality, innovation, and physician engagement.
Vision to drive growth while advancing exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Serve as physician leader for quality, safety, and regulatory accreditation at SVBGH, supporting the Market CMO and Market QRS team.
Lead Clinical Performance Improvement teams, medical staff, and stakeholders in pursuing CPI and reliability goals, including analysis, planning, reporting, and communication.
Coordinate local strategies and oversee data validation for quality programs such as CMS 5 Stars, P4P, Anthem Q Hip, and Leapfrog.
Partner with stakeholders to develop strategies and implementation plans for new or enhanced clinical programs and initiatives.
Lead hospital performance improvement toward safety goals and a high-reliability culture.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards, including DNV, CMS, and VDH, across medical staff and hospital functions.
Lead physician engagement, communication, and leadership development for physicians and APPs; support the Market CMO in medical staff governance.
Lead and grow the Hospital Medicine program in partnership with hospital and physician leadership.
Drive clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and operational performance.
Collaborate with emergency medicine, specialty services, nursing, and care management teams to optimize patient care and care transitions.
Recruit, mentor, and develop Hospital Medicine providers, fostering teamwork and professional growth.
Influence strategic planning, staffing models, clinical protocols, and program development initiatives.
Represent Hospital Medicine across hospital committees, leadership forums, and community partnerships.
Oversee program performance, financial stewardship, provider engagement, and service line growth.
Champion innovation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties assigned by the Market CMO.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Paid time off and sick leave.
Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Emergency backup care.
Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
Life insurance.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
Annual CME allowance for providers.
100% malpractice and tail coverage.
Market-competitive compensation, including base pay and incentives; additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Paid holidays.
Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
Paid military leave.