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Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician - Sentara Leigh Hospital

Sentara HealthNorfolk, VirginiaPosted 5mo ago·attending physician
~$495,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 12 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Critical Care·Full-time·Day shift (first shift); combination of inpatient and outpatient with telehealth integration · Shared coverage within group of 5; 24/7 critical care coverage supported by tele-ICU and APP support·FPay transparency
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Overview

The package

AI-structured

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Pulmonary & Critical Care physician to join an established group of 5 physicians, offering a combined inpatient critical care and outpatient pulmonology schedule with an average of 14 patients per day and a clinic booking 6 months out. Benefits include 100% malpractice and tail coverage, a $10,000 student debt pay-down benefit, CME allowance, and a potential annual discretionary bonus.

  • $495,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
  • $10,000 loan repayment support
  • Day shift (first shift); combination of inpatient and outpatient with telehealth integration · Shared coverage within group of 5; 24/7 critical care coverage supported by tele-ICU and APP support
  • Combined inpatient critical care and outpatient pulmonology · Hospital-employed, academic/community hospital (Sentara Leigh Hospital) · Combination of inpatient critical care and outpatient pulmonology
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Posted pay vs real comps

$472k$495k$578k
Physician-reported range Reported median

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

Type
SalaryDr Market Context
Market context
$471,600 – $577,500
Structure
salary
Signing bonus
$0
Loan repayment
$10,000
$472k$495k$578k
Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 12 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Sentara Health

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Facility & Community

Norfolk, Virginia
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Facility details
Practice setting
Combined inpatient critical care and outpatient pulmonology
Facility type
Hospital-employed, academic/community hospital (Sentara Leigh Hospital)
Patient population
Diverse and growing patient population
Community snapshot
Peer median
$478k
32 reports · national
Active supply
3
1 in Norfolk
Transparent pay
0/3
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
3.3/5
3 physician reports
Cost of living
101
above U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
-0.0
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
32 SalaryDr Critical Care reports in national show a $477,600 median.
3 active Critical Care roles in Virginia, including 1 in Norfolk; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.7/5 average job satisfaction.

Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the $10,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Day shift (first shift); combination of inpatient and outpatient with telehealth integration
Call burden
Shared coverage within group of 5; 24/7 critical care coverage supported by tele-ICU and APP support
Shift type
Days
Patient volume
Clinic booking 6 months out; average 14 patients/day
Inpatient / outpatient
Combination of inpatient critical care and outpatient pulmonology
Coverage model
24/7 critical care coverage with tele-ICU and in-house critical care trained APP support including weekends; group of 5 experienced physicians
Admin burden
Not explicitly stated; telehealth integration mentioned
Teaching
No
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Market Context
First seen
today
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
62%
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Full description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

Overview:

Sentara Leigh Hospital is seeking a Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join a well-established, collaborative team delivering high-quality care to a diverse and growing patient population. This opportunity offers the ability to practice across the full spectrum of pulmonary and critical care medicine within a well-supported, collaborative environment that values clinical excellence, innovation, and physician well-being.

Position Highlights

  • Serve a diverse patient population– Clinic currently booking 6 months out

  • Manageable Workload – Average 14 patients/day

  • Advanced Procedural Capabilities including:
    Robotically assisted bronchoscopy
    Robotically assisted thoracic surgery 
    Diagnostic EBUS

  • Collaborative Team Environment – Join an established group of 5 experienced physicians

  • Strong Critical Care Support – 24/7 critical care coverage with tele ICU and in-house critical care trained APP support, including weekends

  • Balanced Schedule – Combination of inpatient critical care and outpatient pulmonology allows for flexibility and work‑life balance

  • Telehealth Integration – Extend reach and patient convenience with virtual visits
     

Why Norfolk, VA?
Norfolk offers a vibrant, coastal lifestyle with the perfect blend of culture and recreation. Residents enjoy:

  • A thriving Arts and Culture scene featuring renowned museums, theaters, and local galleries

  • Easy access to beautiful beaches, the Chesapeake Bay, with year-round activities

  • A welcoming, close‑knit community with a charming historic downtown

  • Unique local shops, excellent eateries, and a rich maritime history

Whether you’re looking for professional growth, cutting-edge clinical practice, or a relaxed coastal lifestyle, Norfolk is an ideal place to call home.

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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• Annual CME Allowance• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metProviders 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.

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