Hand and Peripheral Nerve Plastic Surgeon for Award Winning Sentara Healthcare at Level I Trauma Center and Teaching Hospital in Virginia Beach!

Plastic Surgeon with Expertise in Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery

About Us: Sentara Medical Group and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) are expanding our first-class, full-service academic plastic surgery program in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, VA. Our program is primarily situated at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a 525-bed, level one trauma center, and the main teaching hospital for EVMS. Voted #1 Hospital in Virginia, our tertiary medical center with all specialties represented serves a large patient population. The Virginia Beach - Norfolk metropolitan area, the largest in Virginia, will greatly benefit from our robust plastic surgery program.

Position Overview: We are currently seeking a plastic surgeon to join our rapidly growing team of Plastic and Reconstructive surgeons. The diverse case mix includes the full spectrum of Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, including but not limited to upper and lower limb reconstruction, elective adult and pediatric hand, and a spectrum of nerve surgeries in children and adults. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in limb salvage and at least be eligible for a Certificate of Added Qualification in hand. Sentara is committed to creating a sustainable work-life balance for its surgeons. Joining our program provides access to advanced practice providers, sufficient operative block time, office space, and full-service clinical support.

Opportunities: This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a premier plastic surgery training program. Opportunities extend to collaboration with Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughter for pediatric hand and nerve surgeries, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, and utilization of office-based operating rooms.

Academic Environment: Our integrated residency program is recently approved to increase to two residents per year and is rapidly growing alongside a large, multi-disciplinary team of surgeons that is also increasing. The EVMS Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has six Sentara Medical Group faculty, three faculty at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughter, two surgeons at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, and twelve community faculty who are committed to the mission of clinical excellence, research, education, and leadership/administration. Multiple faculty are former Presidents and Chairman of leading national societies. Our mission is to deliver superior care, train the next generation of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and perform at a national level. EVMS has a rich history in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and there are ample research and educational opportunities. Collaboration with Operation Smile and Professors of Old Dominion University enhances the academic environment. An academic appointment at EVMS will be based on experience, education, and academic productivity. The position is available for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Leadership positions in clinical, administrative, and academic domains are possible and will be based on previous experience. A vision for forming a collaborative hand and peripheral nerve program is encouraged. An interest in clinical research is preferred and will be supported.

Diversity and Inclusion: The faculty, residents, students, and staff of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery firmly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation.

Sentara Healthcare: Sentara Healthcare is an award-winning, nationally recognized, non-profit, integrated healthcare system in Virginia and North Carolina. Join our 1,500 provider multispecialty group with the most comprehensive and quality-focused program in the region.

Live Where Others Vacation!!. Wonderful Coastal living--Consistently ranked among the top places to live in the US

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital serves the 7 cities that comprise “Hampton Roads” and includes Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News and Suffolk. The area offers an affordable and spectacular lifestyle which blends culture with water-front living. Come to this beautiful city and coastal community rich in history, culture, and recreation; dedicated to quality education and work-life balance. There is access to exceptional public and private schools, colleges, and universities and endless all-season recreation. Four mild and distinctive seasons with moderate temperatures make year-round outdoor living possible. Music and theater venues abound. Easy drive or train ride to Washington DC, Richmond or the Research Triangle of NC.

For more information, please contact: 

Howard Levinson, MD, 757-507-0728, hxlevins@sentara.com, or Kay Miller 804-543-3473, kmmille1@sentara.com

• Provides an option to primary care and specialty physicians interested in an alternative to private or independent practice.
• Seeks to increase personal satisfaction, improve the quality of work-life and create favorable financial conditions for physician members in a family-friendly environment.
• Encourages professional growth and community involvement with opportunities in clinical research, leadership and governance.
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Core Benefits with Sentara Medical Group
(for both full and part time physicians)

• Competitive compensation
• Generous CME allowance
• Paid malpractice
• Health insurance plans
• 403B plan with matching benefits

Sentara Medical Group is working to raise the standard for healthcare by providing 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:

• IBM Watson Health Top 15 Health System in the Nation (2021)
• Forbes Best Employers For Women (2020)
• Healthcare Equality Index All Twelve (12) Sentara Hospitals earned the highest designation in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality status with a top score of 100 (2020)
• Magnet Recognition Program: 9 Sentara Hospitals have earned this designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals (20+ years)

Sentara is proud to provide healthcare in America's first region. ,Located in southeast Virginia, Hampton Roads is ranked the 31st largest Metropolitan area in the United States. Recognized by a recent study as one of the nation's most diverse regions, Hampton Roads is home to just over one and a half million people and includes the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg. It also includes the counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Southampton, Sussex, Surry and York, and Gates and Currituck in North Carolina. 

Sentara Healthcare has long been an integral part of the Hampton Roads community. But just what is this region all about? 

Our Vibrant Coastal Community Offers:

• Affordable living and low unemployment
• Safe cities with low and decreasing crime rates
• Excellent public, private, and higher education systems
• Oceanfront, bay front, riverside, lakeside, rural, suburban or city living
• Four mild and distinctive seasons with moderate temperatures
• Abounding cultural and historical enrichment and endless recreational activities
• Home of the largest naval base in the world

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Nationally Recognized Communities &, Statistics:

Hampton Roads ranked 15th in the nation for the highest proportion of white-collar employees. 49.4% of the regions adults are in a white-collar profession, putting Hampton Roads among the top 15 metro markets in the country (U.S. average is 45.7%). Half of the regions market is comprised of executives, managers or professionals who are affluent and active consumers.

The second largest per capita concentration of scientists and engineers in the U.S. can be found in Hampton Roads.

Hampton Roads has the largest naval base in the world with 104,465 personnel in uniform and a total annual payroll of $5.4 billion. Recent pay raises add more than $2 million per day to the regions economy.

79.6% of Hampton Roads adults own their home, which nationally ranks the area 3rd for home ownership.