Overview

Sentara Health, a nationally recognized integrated healthcare system, is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and experienced gastroenterologist to serve as a Chief of Gastroenterology. This is a transformational leadership opportunity for a mid-career physician who has experience running a fellowship and operational experience.

Location & Shift

City/State: Norfolk, VA
Work Shift: First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Gastroenterology

Position Highlights

• Lead with Purpose: Provide strategic direction for the growth and innovation of GI services across the Sentara network.
• Build the Future: Spearhead the development of a new Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, playing a critical role in the training and mentoring of future GI specialists.
• Mentor & Inspire: Serve as a mentor to early-career physicians, nurturing leadership potential and promoting a culture of academic excellence.
• Clinical Excellence: Utilize your expertise to elevate patient care and expand service offerings.
• Grow Outpatient Care: Lead the expansion and optimization of the outpatient GI division, improving access, efficiency, and patient experience across ambulatory care settings.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work alongside system leadership, academic partners, and multidisciplinary teams to align GI services with Sentara's mission of improving health every day.
• Hepatology preferred but not required. Preferably inpatient and outpatient capacity.

Compensation and Benefit Highlights

• Competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package
• Dedicated administrative support to advance program development and fellowship implementation
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology within a fully integrated healthcare system
• Opportunities for academic affiliation, research collaboration, and scholarly activity
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values physician leadership, innovation, and diversity

Benefits

• 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 are met

Company Overview

Sentara Health is a 130-year-old not-for-profit system encompassing 12 hospitals, more than 300 sites of care, and a comprehensive, high-performing medical group. We are consistently recognized for excellence in clinical quality, patient safety, and innovation.

Culture

At Sentara, we believe people make us better. Our culture values physician voices, encourages collaboration, and empowers leaders to shape the future of healthcare. We are committed to purpose-driven care, lifelong learning, and creating an environment where physicians can thrive professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its nearly 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Tobacco Policy

In support of our mission to improve health every day, this is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work Availability

Sentara Health employs providers in the following states: North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.