Rheumatology Physician
Sentara Health · Hampton, VA
Posted September 22, 2026
Sentara CarePlex Hospital · 3000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, US, 23666
Overview:
Sentara Medical Group is seeking an experienced and passionate Rheumatologist to join our growing outpatient practice in beautiful Hampton, Virginia. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a compassionate, hands-on team of caregivers on a mission to transform the health and lives of our patients. Our welcoming, collaborative environment embraces respect, communication, and individualized care, creating a positive experience for both patients and providers.
As part of Sentara Health, a nationally recognized, award-winning nonprofit healthcare system, you’ll be joining a physician-led organization that brings together over 2,000 providers committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our communities.
About the position
- 2 Infusion Centers across the street at CarePlex Hospital
- Clinic space is located across the street from the hospital campus and is supported by experienced office and clinical staff
- Flexible schedule, M-F or 4 longer days with 1 day off
- Hospital and Clinic equipped with EPIC, Dragon, DAX, Up to Date and more
- Join a collegial Rheumatology team: 2 Physicians (No APPs)
- Light call: excellent work/life balance
- SCH has onsite Radiology - X-Ray, MRI, CT, DEXA, Nuclear
- Robust compensation package
- Sign on/commencement $49,500
- Strong patient referral program
Benefits
- Commencement bonus to welcome you to our team.
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, disability, and more.
- Fully Integrated EHR (Epic) for streamlined patient care and communication.
- Malpractice and tail coverage for peace of mind.
- Nationally competitive compensation package with an attractive salary structure.
- Generous physician time off to recharge and spend time with family.
- Retirement package with matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
- Sign-on bonus to support your transition to Sentara Medical Group.
Why Hampton, VA?
Established in 1610, Hampton is one of America’s oldest cities, located in the heart of Coastal Virginia. Just 20 minutes from Norfolk and 30 minutes from Virginia Beach, Hampton offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Enjoy:
- Beautiful beaches and Chesapeake Bay views
- A family-friendly community with boating, fishing, hiking, and golf
- Proximity to Richmond (1 hour) and Washington, D.C. (3 hours)
- A vibrant cultural scene and historic institutions like Hampton University
Interested Candidates:
Please submit your CV or direct inquiries to:
Marsha Hurt
Senior Physician Recruiter Specialist
Sentara Health
Email: mxheadri@sentara.com
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $261,830.40 - $289,390.40 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, 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.
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.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
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.
Employer
Sentara Health
Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, with origins dating to 1888. Today Sentara operates 12 acute-care hospitals across Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, plus more than 300 sites of care including outpatient clinics, home health, and hospice services. The system employs more than 34,700 colleagues and is consistently ranked among the 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States. Its provider arm, Sentara Medical Group, includes more than 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, while Sentara Health Plans serves nearly 1 million commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare members in Virginia and Florida. Eleven of Sentara's hospitals hold Magnet recognition for nursing excellence.