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Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon, Sentara Obici Hospital

Sentara Health · Suffolk, VA

Posted September 22, 2026

Sentara Obici Hospital · 2800 Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk, VA, US, 23434

Overview:

Sentara, a nationally recognized nonprofit integrated healthcare system, is seeking an experienced orthopedic surgeon to lead the development of a comprehensive elective orthopedic program at Sentara Belle Harbour in Coastal Virginia. This opportunity offers the chance to shape a growing program in one of Hampton Roads’ fastest-growing regions while benefiting from the stability, resources, and collaborative support of an award-winning, trusted healthcare organization.

Fellowship training or experience in sports medicine or arthroplasty is required. The orthopedic surgery team will be supported by Sentara’s highly regarded, well-established orthopedic trauma team.

Offices are located on the campus of Sentara Belle Harbour, an ambulatory surgery center with two operating rooms and an expanded emergency department, as well as Sentara Obici Hospital, a well-equipped 176-bed community hospital.

Sentara physicians now have the opportunity to invest in Sentara Joint Venture Ambulatory Surgery Centers!

Opportunity Highlights

  • Join an orthopedic program with the support and resources of a nationally recognized, integrated healthcare system.
  • Step into a busy market with strong patient demand and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
  • Practice in a collaborative, employed model with advanced practice provider support, experienced clinical staff, and a well-established orthopedic trauma team.
  • Benefit from physician investment opportunities through Sentara Joint Venture Ambulatory Surgery Centers.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary guarantee

  • Sign-on and commencement bonuses

  • Exceptional benefits, including a retirement plan with an employer matching contribution

  • Malpractice and tail coverage

  • $7,500 annual CME allowance

  • 46 days of annual Paid Time Off

  • Employment with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supporting eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Discover life in Suffolk, Virginia. In the heart of Hampton Roads, Suffolk offers historic charm, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community, with convenient access to Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. Residents enjoy waterfront activities, parks and trails, chef-owned restaurants, boutique shopping, community festivals, golf, a National Wildlife Refuge, and Lake Drummond. It is an ideal place to build a rewarding practice while enjoying a relaxed Coastal Virginia lifestyle.

Explore Suffolk: VisitSuffolkVA.com | Virginia.org/Suffolk

For more information, please contact:

Kay Miller | kmmille1@sentara.com | 804-543-3473

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $475,009.60 - $552,281.60 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.

Livability

96,638
Suffolk population
$273K
Avg 3-bedroom home
71° / 52°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Virginia Beach
30.4 mi
Pop. 1,431,821
Chesapeake
16.1 mi
Pop. 251,153
Norfolk
22.7 mi
Pop. 235,037
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Suffolk County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$273K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,646
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
71° / 52°
Avg high / low
39.90 in
Yearly rainfall
194
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 23434
51,108
Total residents
24,064
Male residents
27,044
Female residents
Age distribution
total
51,108
0-9
6,849
10-19
6,742
20-29
6,381
30-39
7,059
40-49
6,274
50-59
6,829
60-69
5,902
70-79
3,600
80+
1,472
Ethnicity
White
21,998
Black Or African American
25,086
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
237
Asian
432
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
646
Two Or More
2,709
Source: US Census Bureau
0
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
25
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 25.38 mi
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) 30.22 mi
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) 85.94 mi
Source: FAA database