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Physician Academic/Faculty/Research - Competitive Salary

Sentara Health

Job Description

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.

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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:

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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.

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Patient Panel Description:

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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:

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

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Experience:

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Experience preferred

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About Sentara Health:

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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.

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Community Highlights:

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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!

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