Physician DMO/Clinical Chief - Neurosurgery
Reported by 25 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Schedule
- First shift (Days); 70% clinical, 30% administrative
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $890k – $1,100k
- Practice
- Academic / Health System · Academic Medical Center / Integrated Health System
25 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Sentara Health is seeking a Clinical Chief of Neurosurgery in Norfolk, VA with a 70% clinical / 30% administrative split, responsible for divisional leadership, program development across cranial, spine, and neuro-oncology services, and academic partnership with EVMS at ODU including support for a new neurosurgery residency program. Compensation includes competitive pay, quality performance incentive, $7,500 annual CME allowance, 401k/403b with employer match, 100% malpractice/tail coverage, and PSLF eligibility as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
What the posting highlights
- Multidisciplinary neuroscience program; division chief oversees neurosurgery division within a large integrated health system
- Care setting: Both inpatient (OR/surgical) and outpatient clinic
- Patient population: Neurosurgical patients including cranial, spine, neuro-oncology, and neuropsychology across inpatient and outpatient settings
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $890k – $1,100k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 25 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Loan repayment
- $10,000
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 25 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Sentara Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Academic / Health System
- Facility type
- Academic Medical Center / Integrated Health System
- Patient population
- Neurosurgical patients including cranial, spine, neuro-oncology, and neuropsychology across inpatient and outpatient settings
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- 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
- First shift (Days); 70% clinical, 30% administrative
- Shift type
- Days
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Both inpatient (OR/surgical) and outpatient clinic
- Coverage model
- Multidisciplinary neuroscience program; division chief oversees neurosurgery division within a large integrated health system
- Admin burden
- 30% administrative — clinical chief/DMO role with leadership, operational oversight, strategic growth, quality, recruitment, and residency program development responsibilities
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- J-1 waiver
- No
- H-1B
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 62%
Full description
City/State
Norfolk, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Provider Specialty
NeurosurgeryOverview:
Sentara Health is seeking a Clinical Chief of Neurosurgery in Norfolk, VA to serve a key role in ensuring clinical excellence, operational performance, and strategic growth of the neurosurgery division. We are seeking a physician leader with a visionary, growth-oriented mindset—someone equally passionate about advancing clinical care and supporting the next generation of neurosurgeons through academic engagement and training.
This leader will play a critical role in further developing a high-performing, multidisciplinary neuroscience program, with a focus on expanding cranial, spine, neuro-oncology, and neuropsychology services.
Position Highlights:
• Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for the Neurosurgery division
• 70% clinical and 30% administrative split
• Clinical Environment: State-of-the-art ORs, advanced neurosurgical technologies, comprehensive outpatient clinics, and an experienced multidisciplinary team
• Support planning, accreditation, and launch of the upcoming neurosurgery residency program
• Serve as a key clinical and academic partner with Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (EVMS at ODU), one of the largest and most comprehensive academic health sciences centers in Virginia
• Engage with a robust academic environment supporting 460+ residents and fellows across 50+ ACGME-accredited programs, with opportunities to shape neurosurgical training and education
• Collaborate across a large, interdisciplinary enterprise spanning five health sciences schools and 50+ academic programs, advancing innovation in neurosurgical education, research, and patient care
• Academic/Research: Academic appointment and research funding support available through EVMS at ODU
• Drive strategic growth and program development across cranial, spine, and neuro-oncology services
• Champion the integration and expansion of neuropsychology and multidisciplinary care models
• Lead initiatives focused on quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes improvement
• Support recruitment, mentorship, and engagement efforts within the division
• Partner with hospital and system leadership on operational strategy, resource planning, and service line growth\
Reports to: VP/CMO, Surgical Services, Sentara Medical Group
Benefits Highlights:
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 403b/401a retirement plans with employer matching
• Licensure reimbursement
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• $7,500 annual CME allowance
• 501(c)(3) nonprofit (PSLF eligible)
• Annual quality performance incentive
• Generous paid time off
• Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
Minimum Requirements:
• M.D. or D.O., licensed to practice in Virginia
• Board Certified in Neurosurgery
• At least five years of experience as a practicing physician
• At least one year of leadership experience
Life in Coastal Virginia:
Life in coastal Virginia offers rich and diverse recreational and cultural opportunities, complemented by historic sites and highly rated schools. Enjoy miles of sandy beaches, boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation—or explore dining and entertainment at Norfolk’s vibrant Waterside District.
Interested Candidates:
Please submit your CV or direct inquiries to:
Sierra Rees
Senior Physician Recruiter Specialist
Sentara Health
Email: snander4@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.