Hospital Medicine Physician/Admitter - Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
About The Position
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Hospitalist for a Dedicated Admitter role at its 174-bed acute care hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The hospital serves Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and northeastern North Carolina and is recognized for its patient-centered culture, physician partnerships, quality outcomes, nursing excellence, and status as a certified Primary Stroke Center. The Dedicated Admitter manages new hospital medicine admissions and consultations during peak afternoon and evening hours in close partnership with APPs. The physician evaluates and admits new patients, responds to Medical Response Team (MRT) activations and Code Blue events, assists with urgent cross-cover issues, and escalates care when needed. The role provides dedicated physician coverage for patient safety, clinical deterioration, and emergent care needs across the hospital. The position entails 184 annual shifts, typically 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 ICU is open, with in-person critical care coverage from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., eICU support from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and in-person overnight coverage by Critical Care APPs. Ventilator management is supported by the critical care team. No procedures are required. The base pay range for full-time employment is $272,688.00–$373,796.80 annually. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and provider-specific benefits, including an annual CME allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.
Requirements
- MD or DO.
- 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 hospital medicine admissions and consultations 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 up to $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.
- Paid holidays.
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
- Paid military leave.
- Voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
