Hospital Medicine Physician Nocturnist - Sentara Leigh Hospital

About the role

• City/State
• Norfolk, VA
• Work Shift
• Third (Nights)
• Provider Specialty
• Hospital Medicine

Overview

• Base Salary of $343,252
• 25K Sign-On Bonus
• 25K Commencement Bonus (3 year claw back)

At Sentara Leigh Hospital, we believe great medicine starts with great people.

We’re looking for a Nocturnist who values collaboration, sound clinical judgment, and a supportive culture that puts patients first. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, our hospital offers an exceptional quality of life — with top-rated schools, beautiful beaches, and a vibrant community in the heart of Coastal Virginia.

🌙 Nocturnist Opportunity – Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, Virginia

As Director of Medical Operations, I have the privilege of working with an outstanding team of hospitalists and APPs at Sentara Leigh Hospital — professionals who bring skill, integrity, and compassion to every patient encounter.

We’re seeking a Nocturnist to join our program in Norfolk, Virginia — someone who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and a balanced practice environment.

🩺 The Role

• Manage 8–10 admissions per night from the Emergency Department
• Supported by an on-site APP and Sentara’s e-Hub (7p–2a) for cross-coverage
• Collaborate with specialists in Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, GI, Surgery, IR, Nephrology, and Thoracic Surgery
• ICU staffed with a dedicated APP and backed by Sentara’s eICU

🏥 About Sentara Leigh

• 274-bed acute-care hospital in Norfolk
• Holds an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety
• Rated 4 stars by CMS for overall quality
• Recognized for Magnet® with Distinction nursing excellence

💰 Highlights

• Competitive compensation with $50,000 in signing and commencement bonuses
• 403(b) match + automatic 401(a) contributions
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and malpractice coverage

🌊 Life in Coastal Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake offer excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to beaches, outdoor recreation, Washington D.C., the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Outer Banks.

If you’d like to learn more, our recruiting team would be glad to connect — or visit Sentara Careers to explore this opportunity.

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $335,774.40 - $392,516.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

• Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.
• In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.