Sentara Medical Group has a full-time Day position available for an Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider to join the Hospital Medicine team at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA.
The Hospital Medicine Program at Sentara Obici Hospital (175 beds) is a well-established and robust service, managing an average daily patient census of 75-85. The program is supported by a dedicated team of 14 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers (APPs).
Our teams are dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual feels recognized, appreciated, and supported, enabling them to perform at their best for themselves and our patients. Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are essential to this foundation, and we seek to continue to grow their impact and scope of practice throughout our hospitals.
Highlights Include:
ICU Model: Open ICU with in-person Critical Care coverage from 7a-7p and eICU support overnight (7p-7a), Vent management is provided by the critical care team.
Schedule: 7 shifts per 14-day period using blocked schedule model
Admissions: Primary focus on rounding patients; limited admissions until the arrival of the admitting APP at 9pm
Admission distribution is shared evenly among the team, with an average of approximately two admissions per provider by 11am
No procedural or ICU responsibilities
Care primarily involves observation patients and selected low-acuity medical patients
Supervising physician at all times
$10,000 Commencement Bonus
Shift differential included
Qualifications:
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) or Physician Assistant
Prior ICU nursing background preferred
Clinical rotation experience must include inpatient hospital medicine and/or intensive care experience
Benefit Highlights:
Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement package
Malpractice and Tail coverage
Licensure Renewals Paid
$3,000 Annual CME allowance
$5,000 Annual QPI Bonus
$10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
PSLF Eligible, Non-Profit
Suffolk offers a unique combination of small-town charm and modern convenience, making it an appealing place to live. Residents enjoy a quieter lifestyle with access to natural beauty, while still being close to the larger Hampton Roads metro area (including Norfolk and Virginia Beach).
In addition, Suffolk boasts extensive outdoor recreation—from the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge to rivers, parks, and trails—perfect for those who love nature and space. The community also offers a growing arts scene, historic downtown, local dining, and year-round events, creating a well-balanced quality of life. [virginia.org], [suffolkva.us]
To learn more about Sentara and the communities we serve, please visit Sentara Healthcare and America's First Region