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.
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City/State
Norfolk, VAWork Shift
Third (Nights)Provider Specialty
Hospital MedicineOverview:
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
🏥 About Sentara Leigh
💰 Highlights
🌊 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.