Anesthesiology Physician-Sentara Leigh Hospital (Full-Time)
Sentara Health · Norfolk, VA
Posted September 22, 2026
Sentara Leigh Hospital · 830 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA, US, 23502
Overview:
Sentara Anesthesia Specialists, a division of Sentara Medical Group, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Anesthesiologist to join our established team at Sentara Leigh Hospital, a 274-bed acute care hospital located in the desirable Virginia Beach area.
Sentara Leigh Hospital is a Magnet-designated facility recognized for nursing excellence and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. The hospital offers a broad range of specialty services, including orthopedic and spine care, cardiovascular services, maternity care, general surgery, and advanced wound healing. It is also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program.
About the Practice
Sentara Anesthesia Specialists is a premier, collaborative group of board-certified anesthesiologists and highly skilled CRNAs providing care to more than 15,000 patients annually across the Hampton Roads region. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care with a strong emphasis on patient safety, efficiency, and measurable clinical outcomes.
We are proud to be among the first health systems in the region to implement objective quality metrics that track patient satisfaction, clinical performance, safety, and operational excellence. Our focus is on maintaining best practices while fostering a collegial and supportive work environment.
Position Highlights
- Competitive shift-based compensation model
- Day off after call
- No second call
- 10 weeks of built-in annual time off
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
- Practice within a respected, integrated health system
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Sign-on bonus and commencement bonus
- $7,500 annual CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Robust retirement package with employer matching contribution
- Full health and wellness benefits
- 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Live Where Others Vacation
Enjoy coastal living in one of the most sought-after communities in the country. Virginia Beach and the greater Hampton Roads region consistently rank among the top places to live in the United States.
The area offers a unique blend of waterfront lifestyle, cultural amenities, and affordability. Residents enjoy excellent public and private schools, higher education institutions, and abundant year-round recreational opportunities. With four mild seasons, vibrant arts and music venues, and convenient access to Washington, DC, Richmond, and North Carolina’s Research Triangle, this region provides an exceptional balance of professional fulfillment and personal quality of life.
If you are interested and would like to learn more, reach out today! Jarrett Heward, Physician Recruiter @ jxheward@sentara.com
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $388,024.00 - $623,916.80 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.