Physician DMO/Clinical Chief - Neurosurgery

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

9d • Onsite

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
• 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
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree