Gastroenterology Hospitalist Physician - Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Sentara Health · Charlottesville, VA
Posted September 22, 2026
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital · 500 Martha Jefferson Drive, Charlottesville, VA, US, 22911
Overview:
Sentara Medical Group is seeking a Gastroenterology Hospitalist to join our growing team at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, a community-based hospital located in the heart of beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia. We are looking for a collegial, motivated physician with strong clinical and interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient care. This hospital-based role features a 7-on/7-off schedule with no outpatient responsibilities, offering outstanding work-life balance in one of the most scenic and vibrant communities in the region.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is recognized for its exceptional care, state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborative culture. As part of the Sentara Health system, a nationally acclaimed nonprofit healthcare organization, you’ll work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team in an environment that supports innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
Position Highlights
- Employed position with Sentara Martha Jefferson Medical Group
- 7-on/7-off schedule for excellent work-life balance
- Elective colonoscopies performed Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
- ERCP and/or EUS not required but welcome
- Strong internal referral network with rapid ramp-up and dedicated marketing support
- Epic electronic medical record system
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $610,000/year plus wRVU productivity bonuses
- Quality Incentive Bonus: Up to $24,500/year
- Generous sign-on, commencement, and retention bonuses
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement with matching)
- Enjoy 46 days off annually to promote work-life balance.
- Generous CME allowance of $7,500 per year to advance your expertise
Live and Work in Charlottesville, VA
Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., Charlottesville is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its historic charm, cultural vibrancy, outdoor recreation, and nationally ranked schools, the city offers a high quality of life and a warm, welcoming community. Whether you're hiking Skyline Drive, enjoying live music on the Downtown Mall, or exploring local wineries, there’s something here for everyone.
About Sentara Health
Sentara Health is a top-tier, physician-led healthcare organization that brings together over 2,000 providers in a high-performing, innovative medical group. We are committed to delivering quality, compassionate care across Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
At Sentara, our mission is simple: to improve health every day. As part of our team, you will be joining a group of dedicated professionals focused on providing the highest level of care while fostering a supportive, collaborative work environment.
Contact Lauren Rich, Physician Recruiter Specialist today at Lxrich**@**sentara.comto learn more about this exciting opportunity! We look forward to hearing from you!
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $579,508.80 - $662,542.40 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.