✓You’ll need

Licensure

✓M.D. or D.O., licensed to practice in Virginia

✓Board Certified in Neurosurgery

Qualifications

✓At least five years of experience as a practicing physician

✓At least one year of leadership experience

+Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)403b/401a retirement plans with employer matchingLicensure reimbursementMalpractice with tail coverage

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About the role

Sentara Health is seeking a Clinical Chief of Neurosurgery in Norfolk, VA to serve a key role in ensuring clinical excellence, operational performance, and strategic growth of the neurosurgery division. We are seeking a physician leader with a visionary, growth-oriented mindset—someone equally passionate about advancing clinical care and supporting the next generation of neurosurgeons through academic engagement and training. This leader will play a critical role in further developing a high-performing, multidisciplinary neuroscience program, with a focus on expanding cranial, spine, neuro-oncology, and neuropsychology services. Position Highlights:
Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for the Neurosurgery division
70% clinical and 30% administrative split
Clinical Environment: State-of-the-art ORs, advanced neurosurgical technologies, comprehensive outpatient clinics, and an experienced multidisciplinary team
Support planning, accreditation, and launch of the upcoming neurosurgery residency program
Serve as a key clinical and academic partner with Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University (EVMS at ODU), one of the largest and most comprehensive academic health sciences centers in Virginia
Engage with a robust academic environment supporting 460+ residents and fellows across 50+ ACGME-accredited programs, with opportunities to shape neurosurgical training and education
Collaborate across a large, interdisciplinary enterprise spanning five health sciences schools and 50+ academic programs, advancing innovation in neurosurgical education, research, and patient care
Academic/Research: Academic appointment and research funding support available through EVMS at ODU
Drive strategic growth and program development across cranial, spine, and neuro-oncology services
Champion the integration and expansion of neuropsychology and multidisciplinary care models
Lead initiatives focused on quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes improvement
Support recruitment, mentorship, and engagement efforts within the division
Partner with hospital and system leadership on operational strategy, resource planning, and service line growth\ Reports to: VP/CMO, Surgical Services, Sentara Medical Group Benefits Highlights:
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
403b/401a retirement plans with employer matching
Licensure reimbursement
Malpractice with tail coverage
$7,500 annual CME allowance
501(c)(3) nonprofit (PSLF eligible)
Annual quality performance incentive
Generous paid time off
Fully integrated EHR (Epic) Minimum

M.D. or D.O., licensed to practice in Virginia
Board Certified in Neurosurgery
At least five years of experience as a practicing physician
At least one year of leadership experience Life in Coastal Virginia: Life in coastal Virginia offers rich and diverse recreational and cultural opportunities, complemented by historic sites and highly rated schools. Enjoy miles of sandy beaches, boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation—or explore dining and entertainment at Norfolk’s vibrant Waterside District. Interested Candidates: Please submit your CV or direct inquiries to: Sierra Rees Senior Physician Recruiter Specialist Sentara Health Email: snander4@sentara.com We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $759,990.40 - $892,507.20 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary 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
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Providers 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.

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