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General Surgery Physician- Sentara Albemarle Hospital

Sentara HealthElizabeth City, North CarolinaPosted 2mo ago·attending physician
~$540,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 34 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

General Surgery·Full-time·Rotating shift · 1:4 rotating call among 4 surgeons·FPay transparency
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Overview

The package

AI-structured

Sentara Albemarle Hospital is recruiting a 4th general surgeon in Elizabeth City, NC for a high-volume, employed practice with full-scope bread-and-butter general surgery; subspecialty interest is welcome but general surgery is required. The role includes daVinci Xi robotic access, call at 1:4, visa sponsorship, and a robust benefits package including sign-on/commencement bonuses, 46 days PTO, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

  • $540,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
  • $10,000 loan repayment support
  • Rotating shift · 1:4 rotating call among 4 surgeons
  • 9.2 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
  • Employed, campus-based office at a regional hospital · Non-profit regional hospital (Sentara Albemarle Hospital) · Mixed; full-scope general surgery (bread and butter), office on hospital campus
AI-structured from the official posting·View original

Posted pay vs real comps

$449k$540k$711k
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
$448,750 – $711,250
Structure
hybrid
Signing bonus
$0
Loan repayment
$10,000
PTO
9.2 weeks
$449k$540k$711k
Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 34 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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EHR
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Source
Official employer source

Facility & Community

Elizabeth City, North Carolina
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Facility details
Practice setting
Employed, campus-based office at a regional hospital
Facility type
Non-profit regional hospital (Sentara Albemarle Hospital)
Patient population
Regional community general surgery population
Community snapshot
Peer median
$530k
128 reports · national
Active supply
1
1 in Elizabeth City
Transparent pay
0/1
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
4.1/5
11 physician reports
Cost of living
94
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
-0.1
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
128 SalaryDr General Surgery reports in national show a $530,000 median.
1 active General Surgery roles in North Carolina, including 1 in Elizabeth City; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.2/5 average job satisfaction.

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  • How is the $10,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?

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Work Design

Schedule
Rotating shift
Call burden
1:4 rotating call among 4 surgeons
Shift type
Rotating
Patient volume
High volume (as stated)
Inpatient / outpatient
Mixed; full-scope general surgery (bread and butter), office on hospital campus
Coverage model
4-surgeon group
Admin burden
Not specified; experienced office and clinical staff provided
Teaching
Yes
Research
No

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
yes
J-1 waiver
Yes
H-1B
Yes

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Market Context
First seen
today
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
72%
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Full description

City/State

Elizabeth City, NC

Work Shift

Rotating

Provider Specialty

General Surgery

Overview:

Be an integral part of a Healthcare System focused on quality, transformation, and innovation.

Sentara Healthcare is recruiting a 4th top General Surgeon to join our team in beautiful Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Exciting opportunity to join a regional center of excellence backed by Sentara, an award-winning, non-profit, innovative healthcare organization.

Named One of the Top Five Large Health Systems in the Country by IBM Watson Health and included On Forbes List of Best Employers! 

Practice the full scope of bread and butter general surgery with 3 other productive surgeons. Experienced surgeons who enjoy mentoring are preferred. Any subspecialty interest is welcome but must want to do bread and butter general surgery. Call 1:4

VISA Sponsorship available

You Can Expect:

High Volume, Employed Practice
Beautiful Office Located on Campus of State-of-the-Art New Hospital
Experienced Office and Clinical staff

daVinci Xi Robot

All opportunities offer:

Competitive Salary Guarantee
Sign-On and Commencement Bonuses
Exceptional Benefits including Retirement Package with Matching Contribution
Malpractice and Tail coverage
$7,500 Annual CME allowance

46 Days Annual PTO

Malpractice and Tail Coverage

501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization, qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

An outdoorsman’s paradise for hunting, fishing, and boating!!

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and come to a community where physicians are respected and truly appreciated. Elizabeth City is located along the Pasquotank River and only a short drive to North Carolina’s Outer Banks Beaches. Local attractions include The Pines Golf & Country Club, Museum of the Albemarle, Encore Theater, many historic sites and an excellent boating community. 45 minutes to the amenities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach!  

 http://discoverelizabethcity.com/

Contact Kay Miller; kmmille1@sentara.com

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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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