About this role
City/State
Norfolk, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Provider Specialty
Pulmonary Critical Care MedicineOverview:
Sentara Leigh Hospital is seeking a Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join a well-established, collaborative team delivering high-quality care to a diverse and growing patient population. This opportunity offers the ability to practice across the full spectrum of pulmonary and critical care medicine within a well-supported, collaborative environment that values clinical excellence, innovation, and physician well-being.
Position Highlights
Serve a diverse patient population– Clinic currently booking 6 months out
Manageable Workload – Average 14 patients/day
Advanced Procedural Capabilities including:
Robotically assisted bronchoscopy
Robotically assisted thoracic surgery
Diagnostic EBUSCollaborative Team Environment – Join an established group of 5 experienced physicians
Strong Critical Care Support – 24/7 critical care coverage with tele ICU and in-house critical care trained APP support, including weekends
Balanced Schedule – Combination of inpatient critical care and outpatient pulmonology allows for flexibility and work‑life balance
Telehealth Integration – Extend reach and patient convenience with virtual visits
Why Norfolk, VA?
Norfolk offers a vibrant, coastal lifestyle with the perfect blend of culture and recreation. Residents enjoy:
A thriving Arts and Culture scene featuring renowned museums, theaters, and local galleries
Easy access to beautiful beaches, the Chesapeake Bay, with year-round activities
A welcoming, close‑knit community with a charming historic downtown
Unique local shops, excellent eateries, and a rich maritime history
Whether you’re looking for professional growth, cutting-edge clinical practice, or a relaxed coastal lifestyle, Norfolk is an ideal place to call home.
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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.
Other facts
About Sentara Health
Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet®️ recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as "America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018).
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What you'll do
- The Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician will deliver high-quality care to a diverse patient population and manage a manageable workload of approximately 14 patients per day. The role includes practicing across the full spectrum of pulmonary and critical care medicine within a collaborative team environment.
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