Hospital Medicine Physician/Admitter - Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
About The Position
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Hospitalist for a Day Hospitalist—Dedicated Admitter role. The 174-bed acute care hospital serves communities in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and northeastern North Carolina. It is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and recognized for quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. The Dedicated Admitter manages new hospital medicine admissions and consults during peak afternoon and evening hours, partnering closely with advanced practice providers (APPs). The physician evaluates and admits new patients, responds to Medical Response Team (MRT) activations and Code Blue events, and assists with urgent cross-cover issues and escalation of care. The position provides dedicated physician coverage during peak admission hours and responds to clinical deterioration and other emergent care needs across the hospital. The role entails 184 annual shifts, generally from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., with flexible block scheduling such as 7 on/7 off or 5 on/5 off. The average daily census is 80–90, with approximately 10–12 admissions per shift. Dedicated Hospital Medicine APP coverage is available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. The hospital has an open ICU, with in-person critical care coverage from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and eICU support overnight; Critical Care APPs provide in-person overnight coverage. Ventilator management is supported by the critical care team. No procedures are required. The position is based at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The area offers coastal recreation, schools, dining and entertainment, and access to the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree.
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Certification must be obtained within five years of eligibility.
- Eligible for licensure and credentialing in Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and admit new hospital medicine patients.
- Manage new admissions and consults during peak afternoon and evening hours.
- Respond to Medical Response Team (MRT) activations.
- Provide physician response for Code Blue events.
- Assist with urgent cross-cover issues and escalation of care.
- Respond to clinical deterioration and emergent patient care needs across the hospital.
- Partner closely with Hospital Medicine APPs.
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
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria
- Annual CME allowance
- 100% malpractice and tail coverage
- Paid military leave
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
