Hospital Medicine Physician Nocturnist - Sentara Leigh Hospital

Hospital Medicine Physician Nocturnist - Sentara Leigh Hospital

Norfolk, VirginiaPosted 5mo agoattending physician
Internal MedicineFull-timeNight shift; e-Hub cross-coverage support 7p–2a

Overview

Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Schedule
Night shift; e-Hub cross-coverage support 7p–2a
Practice
Inpatient – Acute Care Hospital · Acute-care hospital

Role summary

Nocturnist (third-shift) Hospital Medicine position at Sentara Leigh Hospital, a 274-bed acute-care facility in Norfolk, VA, offering a base salary of $343,252 with $50,000 in combined signing and commencement bonuses. The role involves managing 8–10 admissions per night from the ED, supported by an on-site APP and Sentara's e-Hub for cross-coverage.

What the posting highlights

  • On-site APP support; Sentara e-Hub cross-coverage (7p–2a); ICU staffed with dedicated APP backed by eICU
  • Care setting: Inpatient only
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$343k
Physician-reported total comp$300k–$368k · $330k median
$292kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$376k

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Compensation

Signing bonus
$50,000
Loan repayment
$10,000
Next steps

Employer

Sentara Health

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Inpatient – Acute Care Hospital
Facility type
Acute-care hospital
Beds
274
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Virginia
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Inpatient – Acute Care Hospital

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $343,252 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • Is the $50,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
  • How is the $10,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Night shift; e-Hub cross-coverage support 7p–2a
Shift type
Nights (Third Shift)
Patient volume
8–10 admissions per night from the Emergency Department
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient only
Coverage model
On-site APP support; Sentara e-Hub cross-coverage (7p–2a); ICU staffed with dedicated APP backed by eICU
Teaching
No
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
First seen
3 mo ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
82%

Full description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Provider Specialty

Hospital Medicine

Overview:

Base Salary of $343,252

25K Sign-On Bonus

25K Commencement Bonus (3 year claw back)

At Sentara Leigh Hospital, we believe great medicine starts with great people.
We’re looking for a Nocturnist who values collaboration, sound clinical judgment, and a supportive culture that puts patients first. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, our hospital offers an exceptional quality of life — with top-rated schools, beautiful beaches, and a vibrant community in the heart of Coastal Virginia.

🌙 Nocturnist Opportunity – Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, Virginia

As Director of Medical Operations, I have the privilege of working with an outstanding team of hospitalists and APPs at Sentara Leigh Hospital — professionals who bring skill, integrity, and compassion to every patient encounter.

We’re seeking a Nocturnist to join our program in Norfolk, Virginia — someone who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and a balanced practice environment.

🩺 The Role

  • Manage 8–10 admissions per night from the Emergency Department
  • Supported by an on-site APP and Sentara’s e-Hub (7p–2a) for cross-coverage
  • Collaborate with specialists in Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, GI, Surgery, IR, Nephrology, and Thoracic Surgery
  • ICU staffed with a dedicated APP and backed by Sentara’s eICU

🏥 About Sentara Leigh

  • 274-bed acute-care hospital in Norfolk
  • Holds an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety
  • Rated 4 stars by CMS for overall quality
  • Recognized for Magnet® with Distinction nursing excellence

💰 Highlights

  • Competitive compensation with $50,000 in signing and commencement bonuses
  • 403(b) match + automatic 401(a) contributions
  • Student loan forgiveness eligibility
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and malpractice coverage

🌊 Life in Coastal Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake offer excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to beaches, outdoor recreation, Washington D.C., the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Outer Banks.

If you’d like to learn more, our recruiting team would be glad to connect — or visit Sentara Careers to explore this opportunity.

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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.