Resident Physician

City/State
Woodbridge, VA

Work Shift
Multiple shifts available

Provider Specialty
Primary Care
Overview:

The Physician Resident at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA participates in a structured graduate medical education program designed to provide comprehensive clinical training and professional development. Under the supervision of attending physicians, the resident delivers high-quality, patient-centered care while progressively assuming greater responsibility for clinical decision-making and patient management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings under the supervision of attending physicians.
• Perform patient evaluations, including obtaining medical histories, conducting physical examinations, and developing differential diagnoses.
• Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in on-call rotations, rounds, and patient care conferences.
• Engage in educational activities, including lectures, case presentations, and research opportunities.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical practice, and effective communication with patients, families, and team members.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD or DO).
• Enrollment in an ACGME-accredited residency program.
• Eligible for or holding a valid Virginia medical license (training license acceptable).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Located only 25 miles south of our Nation's Capital and bordered by two large rivers, you are offered unsurpassed professional, educational and cultural amenities plus outstanding all-season recreation in Northern Virginia!


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.