Gastroenterology Physician - Sentara Albermarle Medical Center

Overview:

Sentara Medical Group is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our growing, highly collaborative team at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, a community-based hospital located in the heart of beautiful Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a collegial, motivated physician who values high-quality patient care, strong team relationships, and work-life balance. You’ll practice in a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital designed to support clinical excellence and professional growth—while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of a vibrant coastal community. Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.

Why Join Sentara Albemarle?

• Be part of a specialized, patient-centered gastroenterology team
• Practice in a modern facility with advanced technology and resources
• Enjoy a supportive, physician-led culture where your expertise is truly valued
• Balance a rewarding clinical practice with a fulfilling personal life

Position Highlights

• Full-time position with a balanced mix of elective endoscopy and inpatient consultative services
• Average of 14 procedures daily
• Strong hospital and administrative support
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on high-quality outcomes

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Generous sign-on/commencement and retention bonuses
• Annual CME allowance
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement plans with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance
• Fully integrated Epic EHR
• PSLF-eligible, non-profit health system

Community Highlights – Elizabeth City, NC

Elizabeth City is a charming coastal town in northeastern North Carolina—rich in history, welcoming, and growing. Located just west of the Outer Banks and south of Hampton Roads, Virginia, the area offers easy access to beaches, boating, and outdoor recreation.

Named one of the “100 Best Small Towns in America” and recognized by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live on the East Coast, Elizabeth City features a vibrant downtown with bookstores, coffeehouses, boutique shopping, and diverse dining options.

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Apply Today

Connect with Lauren Rich , Physician Recruiter Specialist, at View email address on click.appcast.io to learn more about joining Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Discover a collaborative, patient-focused practice where your expertise makes a meaningful impact—every single day.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $579,508.80 - $662,542.40 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, 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.

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.