General Surgery Physician, Sentara Leigh Hospital , Beautiful Coastal Virginia
Sentara Health · Norfolk, VA
Posted October 8, 2026
Sentara Leigh Hospital · 830 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA, US, 23502
Overview:
Sentara, an award winning, nationally recognized, nonprofit, integrated healthcare system is recruiting a top General Surgeon for their team. Be part of Sentara Medical Group, an over 1,500- provider multispecialty group in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- **Named One of the Top Five Large Healthcare Systems in the Country by IBM Watson Health and included on Forbes list of Best Employers***
Sentara Surgery Specialists, in Norfolk/Virginia Beach is recruiting an additional surgeon for their well-established practice. The physicians are on the faculty of Eastern Virginia Medical School and teach medical students, residents, and surgical fellows about general, thoracic, colon-rectal and oncological surgical services. Must be willing to do bread and butter general surgery. New Offices are located on the campus of Sentara Leigh Hospital, a well-equipped, 274-bed, technologically advanced, community hospital specializing in General Surgery, Orthopedic and Spine Care, Heart, Vascular, and Maternity Care. Home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric wound center.
General Surgery Call shared with 7 other physicians!
YOU CAN EXPECT:
High Volume, Employed Practice
Advanced Practice Providers
Beautiful Offices on Hospital Campus
Experienced Office and Clinical Staff
Da Vinci Robot
Smart OR System
All Opportunities offer:
Competitive Salary Guarantee
Exceptional Benefits including Retirement Package with Matching Contribution
Sign-On/ Commencement Bonuses
$7,500 Annual CME allowance
46 Days Annually for PTO
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization, qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Wonderful coastal living--Consistently ranked among the top places to live in the US!
The area offers an affordable and spectacular lifestyle which blends culture with water-front living. Come to this beautiful city and coastal community rich in history, culture, and recreation; dedicated to quality education and work-life balance.
There is access to e xceptional public and private schools, colleges, and universities and endless all-season recreation. Four mild and distinctive seasons with moderate temperatures make year-round o utdoor living possible. Music and theater venues abound. Easy drive or train ride to Washington DC, Richmond, or the Research Triangle of NC.
To learn more about Sentara, check out www.sentara.com
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $313,497.60 - $410,051.20 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.
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.