Palliative Care Physician - Sentara CarePlex Hospital

Sentara Healthcare•Hampton, VA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Palliative Care Physician Opportunity Sentara CarePlex Hospital & Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Position Summary Join our established, award-winning palliative care program as an inpatient consultant physician. We seek a physician who shares our commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and values collaborative practice. This position offers the rare combination of meaningful clinical work, professional growth opportunities, and excellent work-life balance.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from accredited institution
Board certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Strong clinical expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care
Excellent communication and collaborative skills
Commitment to interdisciplinary team-based care

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide expert inpatient palliative care consultations with focus on advanced symptom management
Lead complex medical decision-making discussions with patients, families, and care teams
Collaborate within a well-established interdisciplinary team including experienced nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers
Mentor and guide team members in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
Generous continuing medical education allowance with paid time off
Full malpractice coverage (occurrence-based)
Comprehensive health insurance options
Dual retirement benefits: 403(b) with company matching + fully-funded 401(a) plan
Disability insurance and life insurance coverage
Family-friendly policies and flexible arrangements
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
Annual CME Allowance
100% malpractice and tail coverage