Reported by 8 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Hampton, Virginia
- Schedule
- Monday–Friday OR 4 longer days with 1 day off (Days/First shift) · Light call; described as excellent work/life balance
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $286k – $383k
- Practice
- Outpatient clinic (with infusion center access) · Sentara Medical Group / outpatient clinic affiliated with CarePlex Hospital
8 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Sentara Medical Group is seeking an experienced Rheumatologist to join an outpatient practice in Hampton, VA, with a flexible M-F or 4-day schedule, light call, and access to 2 infusion centers across from CarePlex Hospital. The role offers a sign-on/commencement bonus of $49,500, a competitive salary structure, and full malpractice/tail coverage as part of a nonprofit integrated health system.
What the posting highlights
- 2-physician Rheumatology team (no APPs)
- Care setting: Primarily outpatient; 2 infusion centers available across the street at CarePlex Hospital
- Patient population: General rheumatology outpatient; strong patient referral program 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
- $286k – $383k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 8 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Signing bonus
- $49,500
- Loan repayment
- $10,000
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 8 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
- Outpatient clinic (with infusion center access)
- Facility type
- Sentara Medical Group / outpatient clinic affiliated with CarePlex Hospital
- Patient population
- General rheumatology outpatient; strong patient referral program noted
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is the $49,500 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?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Monday–Friday or 4 longer days with 1 day off (Days/First shift)
- Call burden
- Light call; described as excellent work/life balance
- Shift type
- Days
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Primarily outpatient; 2 infusion centers available across the street at CarePlex Hospital
- Coverage model
- 2-physician Rheumatology team (no APPs)
- Admin burden
- EPIC, Dragon (AI ambient documentation), DAX, UpToDate; experienced office and clinical staff support
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
- 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
- 72%
Full description
City/State
Hampton, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Provider Specialty
RheumatologyOverview:
Sentara Medical Group is seeking an experienced and passionate Rheumatologist to join our growing outpatient practice in beautiful Hampton, Virginia. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a compassionate, hands-on team of caregivers on a mission to transform the health and lives of our patients. Our welcoming, collaborative environment embraces respect, communication, and individualized care, creating a positive experience for both patients and providers.
As part of Sentara Health, a nationally recognized, award-winning nonprofit healthcare system, you’ll be joining a physician-led organization that brings together over 2,000 providers committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our communities.
About the position
- 2 Infusion Centers across the street at CarePlex Hospital
- Clinic space is located across the street from the hospital campus and is supported by experienced office and clinical staff
- Flexible schedule, M-F or 4 longer days with 1 day off
- Hospital and Clinic equipped with EPIC, Dragon, DAX, Up to Date and more
- Join a collegial Rheumatology team: 2 Physicians (No APPs)
- Light call: excellent work/life balance
- SCH has onsite Radiology - X-Ray, MRI, CT, DEXA, Nuclear
- Robust compensation package
- Sign on/commencement $49,500
- Strong patient referral program
Benefits
Commencement bonus to welcome you to our team.
A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, disability, and more.
Fully Integrated EHR (Epic) for streamlined patient care and communication.
Malpractice and tail coverage for peace of mind.
Nationally competitive compensation package with an attractive salary structure.
Generous physician time off to recharge and spend time with family.
Retirement package with matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
Sign-on bonus to support your transition to Sentara Medical Group.
Why Hampton, VA?
Established in 1610, Hampton is one of America’s oldest cities, located in the heart of Coastal Virginia. Just 20 minutes from Norfolk and 30 minutes from Virginia Beach, Hampton offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Enjoy:
Beautiful beaches and Chesapeake Bay views
A family-friendly community with boating, fishing, hiking, and golf
Proximity to Richmond (1 hour) and Washington, D.C. (3 hours)
A vibrant cultural scene and historic institutions like Hampton University
Interested Candidates:
Please submit your CV or direct inquiries to:
Marsha Hurt
Senior Physician Recruiter Specialist
Sentara Health
Email: mxheadri@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.