Orthopedic Hand Surgery Physician- Sentara Leigh Hospital
Reported by 26 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Schedule
- Full-time; day shift (first shift) · No general orthopedic call; hand call only
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $596k – $950k
- Practice
- Multispecialty group (Sentara Medical Group); dedicated hand surgery subspecialty practice · Not-for-profit integrated health system; 250-bed hospital with dedicated 48-bed orthopedic hospital; two outpatient clinic locations + on-site ASC
26 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Sentara Medical Group is recruiting a 4th fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon to join an established, dedicated hand and upper extremity practice spanning two outpatient locations in the Virginia Beach/Chesapeake area, with hospital privileges at Sentara Leigh Hospital. The role is full-time outpatient-focused hand surgery with APP support, 1:4 hand call only (no general orthopedic call), and a comprehensive benefits package including 46 days PTO, $7,500 CME allowance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
What the posting highlights
- 4-surgeon hand surgery group with APP support; strong PCP and ER referral base
- Care setting: Primarily outpatient; two outpatient clinic locations with on-site procedure room and adjacent ASC; hospital privileges at Sentara Leigh Hospital
- Patient population: Hand and upper extremity surgical patients; referrals from PCPs and ER
- APP collaboration or supervision 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
- $596k – $950k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 26 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Loan repayment
- $10,000
- PTO
- 9.2 weeks
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 26 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
- Multispecialty group (Sentara Medical Group); dedicated hand surgery subspecialty practice
- Facility type
- Not-for-profit integrated health system; 250-bed hospital with dedicated 48-bed orthopedic hospital; two outpatient clinic locations + on-site ASC
- Beds
- 250
- Patient population
- Hand and upper extremity surgical patients; referrals from PCPs and ER
- 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?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Full-time; day shift (first shift)
- Call burden
- No general orthopedic call; hand call only
- Shift type
- Days
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Primarily outpatient; two outpatient clinic locations with on-site procedure room and adjacent ASC; hospital privileges at Sentara Leigh Hospital
- Coverage model
- 4-surgeon hand surgery group with APP support; strong PCP and ER referral base
- Admin burden
- Operational support provided; in-office therapy, digital X-ray, procedure room, and adjacent ASC noted — implies low admin burden
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
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
- 72%
Full description
City/State
Norfolk, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Provider Specialty
Orthopedic SurgeryOverview:
Sentara Health, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit integrated healthcare system, is seeking an exceptional fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join a highly respected hand surgery team in beautiful coastal Virginia. This is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding, high-impact practice with Sentara Medical Group—a thriving multispecialty group of more than 1,500 providers serving one of the most desirable communities on the East Coast: Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia.
Sentara Hand Surgery Specialists is recruiting a 4th Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join a collaborative, established practice dedicated exclusively to hand and upper extremity care. The practice offers two convenient outpatient locations—one in Chesapeake and one on the campus of Sentara Leigh Hospital, a 250-bed facility featuring a dedicated 48-bed orthopedic hospital. Candidates will appreciate a thoughtfully designed care model with in-office therapy, digital X-ray, an on-site procedure room, and an ambulatory surgical center located just across the hall—creating a streamlined experience for both surgeons and patients.
Opportunity Highlights: Full-time hand surgery from elbow to fingertip, no general orthopedic call, one hospital, strong PCP and ER referral base, APP support, and 1:4 hand call.
Join an organization known for clinical excellence, quality, and innovation. Sentara has earned national recognition, including IBM Watson Health Top Health System honors, CMS high-performing hospital ratings, Healthgrades patient safety recognition, Forbes recognition for healthcare professionals, and systemwide DNV Accreditation.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a premier, high-visibility hand surgery program with modern technology, dedicated operational support, a strong referral network, and an excellent compensation and benefits package designed to support professional success and personal well-being.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, retirement match, malpractice and tail coverage
- 46 days of annual PTO plus $7,500 CME allowance
- Focused hand surgery practice with no general orthopedic call, APP support, and strong PCP/ER referrals
- 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization; eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Excellent schools and coastal lifestyle with year-round recreation
Live where others vacation—and practice where your expertise is truly valued.
Virginia Beach and Chesapeake offer a rare combination of coastal living, excellent neighborhoods, strong school options, and convenient access to the broader Hampton Roads region. Candidates can choose from oceanfront, bayfront, suburban, or more spacious rural-style communities—all close to the beach, hospital, shopping, dining, and schools.
The lifestyle is a major differentiator, with beaches, waterways, boating, kayaking, fishing, golf, trails, state parks, festivals, dining, arts, and four mild seasons for year-round outdoor living.
Norfolk International Airport and easy weekend access to Richmond, Washington, DC, Williamsburg, the Outer Banks, and the Research Triangle make it simple to stay connected while enjoying an exceptional coastal lifestyle.
If you are looking for a focused hand surgery opportunity with supportive partners, modern resources, strong referrals, and an exceptional lifestyle, this position offers the complete package.
To learn more or confidentially explore this opportunity, contact Kay Miller at kmmille1@sentara.com or 804-543-3473.
To learn more about Sentara, check out www.sentara.com
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.