Medical Director - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplantation Cardiologist

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Cardiology

Overview:

Sentara Medical Group is working to raise the standard for healthcare by p roviding quality care throughout, Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina

Sentara Medical Group (SMG) is a division of Sentara Healthcare, one of the most progressive and integrated healthcare organizations in the nation. Created in 1995 to optimize patient access by expanding Sentara's geographical reach, SMG averages over 1.5 million patient encounters per year.

Comprised of over 1,500 Physicians &, Advanced Practice Providers, SMG has its own board of directors and other self-governing capabilities. Sentara gives SMG providers many benefits, including reduced individual risks, money-saving efficiencies, and the support and resources of a nationally recognized healthcare organization. The most important benefit, however, is Sentara's reputation as the gold standard for quality healthcare.

In addition to family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, the group includes specialists in cardiology, surgery, surgical oncology, vascular services, neurology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, anesthesiology, hospital medicine, sleep medicine and more. Specialty groups at Sentara Medical Group .

Sentara Medical Group also continues to evaluate and invest in cutting-edge technology and the incorporation of the latest advancements in patient care. The Sentara app was launched in 2019, complementing Sentara MyChart®, an online tool that provides patients with secure access to their physician and electronic medical record .

Visit our Physician Opportunities to see a full list of openings

Sentara Healthcare At-A-Glance:

• 12 Acute Care Hospitals, Including 7 in Hampton Roads, 1 in Northern Virginia, 2 in the Blue Ridge Region, one in South Western Virginia and one in Northeastern North Carolina. 
• Advanced Imaging Centers, Nursing and Assisted-Living Centers, Outpatient Campuses.
• Home Care and Hospice in, Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.
• Optima Health Plan.
• Sentara College of Health Sciences.
• Not-for-profit mission.

National Recognitions:

• Top CMS Ratings : Eight Sentara hospitals earned 4- or 5-star ratings in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, exceeding the national 3-star average.
• DNV Accreditation : All Sentara hospitals meet rigorous standards for quality and clinical best practices.
• Forbes Recognition : Named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2024).
• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality : All hospitals received High Performer designation from the Human Rights Campaign (2024).
• Leapfrog Safety Grades : 11 hospitals earned “A” or “B” grades for Fall 2024, recognizing exceptional patient safety.
• Magnet Recognition® : 10 Sentara hospitals have earned Magnet Recognition Program® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Newsweek Recognition : Five hospitals ranked in Best-In-State Hospitals 2025 .
• Veteran Support : Proud V3-certified employer since 2013, committed to recruiting and retaining military veterans.

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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 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.