Obesity, SNGH Obesity Medicine Physician Kempsville, Norfolk, VA

Job Description

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Sentara Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Physician to join our outpatient Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions team in the Kempsville area of Norfolk, Virginia, bordering on the city of Virginia Beach. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients lives while working alongside an experienced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary care team dedicated to long-term weight management success through both surgical and non-surgical approaches. An excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare system with a mission to improve health every day.

Position Highlights:

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  Full-time, outpatient-only Bariatric Medicine position

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  M-F, 8am 5pm, some afterhours call may be required - no weekends

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  Work alongside 2 experienced physicians and 5 experienced APPs

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  Established patient base with a waiting list rapid panel build

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  Diverse and high complexity case mix , including pre and post bariatric surgery patients, medical weight management, and chronic disease optimization

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Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will embrace a leadership-forward role, including:

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  Supervision and clinical mentorship of experienced APPs, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based obesity care

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  Vision-setting for the role of obesity medicine across the region/system, helping shape program growth, care pathways, and integration with primary care, endocrinology, bariatric surgery, and other specialties

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  Participation in program development, quality improvement, and strategic initiatives

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  Contribution to regional education, including provider training and community engagement related to obesity care

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This leadership component elevates the position beyond a traditional clinical role and aligns with candidate expectations seen in high-demand obesity medicine markets.

Patient Panel Description:

This role manages a robust, high complexity panel of adults with obesity and related metabolic conditions, including:

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  Patients pursuing non surgical medical weight management

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  Optimizing individuals in the pre operative evaluation phase for bariatric surgery

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  Post operative longitudinal follow up patients (nutrition, weight regain prevention, comorbidity management)

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  Patients with multiple obesity related comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, NASH, OSA, and cardiovascular risk disorders

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  Individuals requiring intensive lifestyle intervention, anti obesity pharmacotherapy, and chronic disease optimization

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Benefits:

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  Base salary plus RVU incentives

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  Quality Performance Incentives up to 25K

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  Sign on Bonus 15K

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  Commencement Bonus 10K

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  Generous CME allowance of $5,500 per year to advance your expertise

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  Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more

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  Retirement Package with Matching Contribution

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  Malpractice and Tail coverage

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  Fully Integrated EHR ( Epic ) with systemwide access to Dragon dictation and Dragon Copilot artificial intelligence for note creation

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  Enjoy 36 days off annually to promote work-life balance, plus 1 floating holiday

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Education:

Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM), required

Experience:

Experience preferred

About Sentara Health:

Sentara Health is an award-winning, nonprofit healthcare system with over 2,000 providers working together to deliver outstanding, compassionate care to our communities. As an Obesity Medicine Physician here, you ll be part of a team that is committed to quality, innovation, and improving patient outcomes every day.

Community Highlights:

Located in Coastal Virginia, Hampton Roads offers an exceptional quality of life for physicians and their families. Whether you re drawn to beachfront living , suburban comfort , or rural charm , the region offers:

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  Affordable housing and top-rated public/private schools

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  Outdoor activities year-round: beaches, boating, hiking, and more

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  Cultural amenities: concerts, sports, festivals, dining

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  Easy travel to Washington, D.C., Richmond, and the Research Triangle

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  Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.

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At Sentara, we re more than a health system, we re a community of caregivers dedicated to transforming lives. If you re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment, please contact Lisa Satoski , Physician Recruiter Specialist at View email address on ziprecruiter.com to learn more!