Physician DMO/Clinical Chief - Neurosurgery
About The Position
Sentara Health is seeking a Clinical Chief of Neurosurgery in Norfolk, VA to serve a key role in ensuring clinical excellence, operational performance, and strategic growth of the neurosurgery division. We are seeking a physician leader with a visionary, growth-oriented mindset—someone equally passionate about advancing clinical care and supporting the next generation of neurosurgeons through academic engagement and training. This leader will play a critical role in further developing a high-performing, multidisciplinary neuroscience program, with a focus on expanding cranial, spine, neuro-oncology, and neuropsychology services.
Requirements
- M.D. or D.O., licensed to practice in Virginia
- Board Certified in Neurosurgery
- At least five years of experience as a practicing physician
- At least one year of leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for the Neurosurgery division
- Support planning, accreditation, and launch of the upcoming neurosurgery residency program
- Serve as a key clinical and academic partner with Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (EVMS at ODU), one of the largest and most comprehensive academic health sciences centers in Virginia
- Engage with a robust academic environment supporting 460+ residents and fellows across 50+ ACGME-accredited programs, with opportunities to shape neurosurgical training and education
- Collaborate across a large, interdisciplinary enterprise spanning five health sciences schools and 50+ academic programs, advancing innovation in neurosurgical education, research, and patient care
- Drive strategic growth and program development across cranial, spine, and neuro-oncology services
- Champion the integration and expansion of neuropsychology and multidisciplinary care models
- Lead initiatives focused on quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes improvement
- Support recruitment, mentorship, and engagement efforts within the division
- Partner with hospital and system leadership on operational strategy, resource planning, and service line growth
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 403b/401a retirement plans with employer matching
- Licensure reimbursement
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- $7,500 annual CME allowance
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit (PSLF eligible)
- Annual quality performance incentive
- Generous paid time off
- Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
- 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
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
- Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
