General Surgery Physician - Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Virginia
SGeneral SurgeryWoodbridge, Virginia4mo ago
~$540,000SalaryDrMarket ContextHigh confidence· 34 reports
Reported by 34 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Sentara Halifax Hospital in South Boston, VA is recruiting a General Surgeon/Surgicalist on a 7-on/7-off schedule to cover both elective and emergent surgical patients, with a new hospital expected to complete in 2027. Compensation includes sign-on/commencement bonuses, $7,500 annual CME allowance, $10,000 student debt pay-down, 100% malpractice and tail coverage, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a 501(c)3 organization.
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City/State
South Boston, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Provider Specialty
General SurgeryOverview:
https://gohalifaxva.com/tours/make-your-heart-race-tour/#/
South Boston, VA (1 Hour North of Raleigh/Durham, NC and Duke University)
Sentara, an award-winning, innovative, non-profit health system is recruiting a General Surgeon/Surgicalist ,7 on 7 off, for our beautiful South Boston, Virginia location. Exciting opportunity to cover elective and emergent patients with the added flexibility to spend more time with family.
New hospital to be completed in 2027!
Visa Sponsorship is available!
***Named One of the Top Five Large Healthcare Systems in the Country by IBM Watson Health. ***
South Boston is a charming and historical community that offers a safe, affordable and family friendly setting - with convenient access to world-class metro amenities. Known for its wineries, artisan shops, delightful restaurants, NASCAR affiliated motor sport racing and endless outdoor adventure - South Boston is essentially a bedroom community of Raleigh/Durham. Low cost of living, short commutes, and better quality of life.
Get away from the hustle, and bustle of the city and come to a community where the physicians are respected and truly appreciated. Located on the VA/NC border only an hour north of Durham, NC and two hours south of Richmond, VA. South Boston is nestled between the Dan and Banister Rivers and only a short drive to beautiful lakeside living in Clarksville and Bugg’s Island Lake (largest reservoir lake in VA). Local attractions include Halifax Golf & Country Club, The Prizery Museum & Theater, and Berry Hill Resort.
Wonderful family community in the heart of ACC country. Easy access to University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Duke, University of NC and NC State.
An outdoorsman’s paradise for hunting, fishing, and boating!!
Be an integral part of a Healthcare System focused on quality, transformation and innovation.
Excellent Compensation and Benefits including Retirement Plans
Sign-On/Commencement Bonuses
$7,500 Annually for CME
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Low Cost of Living
Spectacular Work/Life Balance
501(c)3 Not-For-Profit organization, qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
For more information please contact:
Kay Miller- kmmille1@sentara.com, 804-543-3473
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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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